Jamaica ready to co-host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – 2023 Women’s World Cup draw – Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand – October 22, 2022 FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the Women’s World Cup draw
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The Jamaican Government and Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) signed guarantee agreements recently, marking a major step towards co-hosting the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange, together with JFF President Michael Ricketts, both signed the agreement which commits both entities to working with FIFA as the country prepares to host the tournament alongside the United States, Costa Rica and Mexico.
“With the signing, the Government of Jamaica and the Jamaica Football Federation will partner with FIFA in fulfilling the responsibilities and deliverables associated with Jamaica’s hosting obligations. These include establishing legal mechanisms for guarantees, bonds, declarations,” Grange said at the signing ceremony.
The guarantee agreements outline provisions for visas, permits, immigration and check-in procedures, security and safety measures, waivers, indemnification and other legal matters.
Cabinet has also approved a local organizing committee comprising government ministries, agencies, the JFF and private-sector partners, to oversee Jamaica’s responsibilities and budgetary impact.
Grange said hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup would promote gender mainstreaming, inspire girls’ participation in sport, foster national pride and unity, and create jobs in events, security and tourism.
“Indirect economic impact will come from a large number of international visitors, and spending on food, transport, and tours. Media and TV exposure of Kingston will also be of priceless value to our tourism brand. Significant economic injection is expected,” Grange said.
“It also gives us bragging rights as the first Caribbean nation to host Women’s World Cup matches. Jamaica will host three to five group stage matches and one match in the round of 32.”
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