Brazil defeated a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany (BNG) to be named the 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts.
At Fifa’s congress in Bangkok on Friday, member associations voted 119 to 78 in favor of Brazil, making them the first country to be granted the rights through an open vote.
Despite the fact that Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1950 and 2014, this will be the first Women’s World Cup hosted by a South American nation.
The competition has also previously been hosted by China, Sweden, the United States, Germany, Canada, and France.
“Congratulations to Brazil,” Fifa president Gianni Infantino said.
“We will have the best World Cup in Brazil. Many thanks as well to the BNG bid, who have been fantastic.”
Although both bids satisfied the hosting requirements, Brazil’s bid received higher marks in the Fifa bid evaluation report for technical aspects like stadiums, lodging, fan zones, and transportation.
The United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid in April, saying they would focus on bidding for the tournament in 2031, while South Africa did the same in November.
Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation, said, “We knew we would be celebrating a victory for women and for South American women’s soccer.”
“You can be sure, with no vanity, we will accomplish the best World Cup for women.”
Valesca Araujo, the operational manager of Brazil’s bid team, added: “We are working on a transformation, not only for the country but for the continent.”
The 32-team structure from the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, where Spain emerged victorious after defeating England in the championship match, will be followed in the 10th edition of the competition.
