Brazil has been selected as the host nation for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, triumphing over a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany (BNG). This decision was made through an open vote, with member associations casting 119 votes in favor of Brazil and 78 for the BNG bid at FIFA’s congress in Bangkok on Friday.
This marks the first time a Women’s World Cup will be held in a South American country. FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Brazil on the achievement, expressing confidence that the event will be a great success. He also acknowledged the strong efforts of the BNG bid, praising their dedication and competitiveness.
While both bids satisfied FIFA’s hosting criteria, Brazil outperformed in technical aspects such as stadiums, accommodation, fan zones, and transport according to a FIFA bid evaluation report. The United States and Mexico had previously withdrawn their joint bid in April, opting to focus on a potential 2031 tournament, and South Africa did the same in November.
Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation, expressed his pride and optimism for the event, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on South American women’s soccer. Valesca Araujo, the operational manager of Brazil’s bid team, highlighted their commitment to driving transformation across the continent.
Brazil has a history of hosting major football events, having previously hosted the men’s World Cup in 1950 and 2014. The 2027 tournament will follow the same 32-team format used in the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, where Spain emerged victorious against England in the final. Other countries that have hosted the Women’s World Cup include China, Sweden, the United States, Germany, Canada, and France.
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