- Brazil set to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
- Won by 41 votes
- Will be the first WWC in South America
WHAT HAPPENED?
The decision came following a vote at FIFA’s 74th Congress held in Bangkok, where member associations cast their ballots. Brazil secured the hosting rights with a vote count of 119 to 78, a significant margin that underscored the global football community’s confidence in Brazil’s ability to deliver an exceptional tournament.
WATCH THE CLIP
The moment Brazil were appointed @FIFAWWC 2027 hosts! 🤩
Congratulations, @CBF_Futebol 👏 pic.twitter.com/3niPfbNLWq
— FIFA (@FIFAcom) May 17, 2024
WHAT GIANNI INFANTINO SAID
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: “Congratulations to Brazil. We will have the best World Cup in Brazil. Many thanks as well to the BNG bid, who have been fantastic.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
While the bids from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany (BNG) met FIFA’s stringent hosting criteria, Brazil’s proposal stood out in several key areas. According to FIFA’s bid evaluation report, Brazil scored higher on technical aspects, including stadium infrastructure, accommodation facilities, fan zones, and transportation networks which were pivotal factors in swaying the vote in Brazil’s favour.
Initially, there were more contenders for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. However, the landscape changed when the United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid in April, opting to focus on a potential bid for the 2031 tournament. Similarly, South Africa, another early contender, withdrew its bid in November. These withdrawals left Brazil and the BNG coalition as the primary candidates, setting the stage for a closely fought finale.
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WHAT NEXT?
As preparations begin, Brazil faces the monumental task of organising an event that meets the high standards set by previous hosts. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will work closely with FIFA to ensure that all logistical and infrastructural aspects are meticulously planned and executed. They are no stranger to hosting major football events having previously organised the men’s World Cup twice, first in 1950 and then in 2014. The 2027 edition of the tournament will follow the same format as the 2023 edition held in Australia and New Zealand, featuring 32 teams from around the globe.
