The USA is all but confirmed to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup. The news is not official just yet but comes after FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in an address that the Americans were part of a lone bid for 2031, while the UK was the sole bidder for 2035. On this week's Full Time Focus, host Jilian Sakovits and the newest member of The Athletic's global women's soccer team, Asli Pelit Basker, react to the news, break down the procedure that remains to ratify the decision while also unpacking what FIFA, U.S. Soccer, and Concacaf need to overcome.PLUS: Charlotte Harpur joins the show to analyze Manchester United's decision to extend the contract of head coach Marc Skinner.Jilian and Producer Theo touch on more NWSL news and what they're looking out for when the USWNT faces Brazil this weekend. _______________Articles from the show: FIFA confirms U.S.-Mexico, UK as sole bidders for 2031, 2035 Women’s World CupsFor 2026 World Cup traveling fans, U.S. visa policy, wait times present roadblocksWomen’s World Cup: Why U.S./Mexico pivoted from 2027 to ‘record-breaking’ bid for 2031Zambia withdraws four NWSL players from matches in China over United States ‘travel measures’Fan who used hateful language toward Barba Banda banned by Gotham FCViral goal puts Gerard Pique’s women’s soccer league in the spotlightManchester United head coach Marc Skinner signs new two-year contractPodcast episodes mentioned on the show:Lily Yohannes: How the teenage USWNT star is meeting the momentUSWNT roster breakdown and strategy for Brazil friendlies_______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Asli Pelit Basker, Charlotte HarpurPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: [email protected] on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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