According to Japanese media reports.
Japan Football Association
President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto expressed Japan's desire to host the 2031 Women's World Cup during a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said of his conversation with Infantino: "He asked me about the current problems in Japanese soccer and how to improve them. I said that the number of registered players must be increased and we discussed how and when. In order to increase the number of registered players, we also conveyed the idea of hosting the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. Of course, we will definitely face competition, but Infantino said he would help us achieve our goal, and that was the main topic of today's conversation."
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto emphasized that increasing the number of registered players is one of the main tasks of Japanese soccer at the moment. He believes that by organizing the Women's World Cup, it will not only increase the popularity of soccer in Japan, but also motivate more women to participate in the sport. This will have a profound impact on the development of Japanese soccer.
Infantino said during the talks that he would help Japan achieve this goal. His support adds significant confidence to Japan's bid to host the 2031 Women's World Cup.
If the bid is successful, the 2031 Women's World Cup will be another major international sporting event for Japan, following the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup and the 2019 Rugby World Cup. It would not only bring huge international attention to Japan, but also boost the local economy and soccer culture.
