Brazil has been chosen to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, triumphing over a joint bid from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany (BNG).
This marks the first time the hosting rights were awarded through an open vote, with member associations voting 119 to 78 in favor of Brazil at FIFA’s congress in Bangkok on Friday.
This event will also be the first time a Women’s World Cup is hosted by a South American country.
“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.”
Both bids met the hosting criteria, but Brazil received higher scores on technical aspects, including stadiums, accommodation, fan zones, and transport, according to a FIFA bid evaluation report.
The United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid in April, opting to focus on bidding for the 2031 tournament instead. Similarly, South Africa withdrew their bid in November.
Brazil previously hosted the men’s World Cup in 1950 and 2014.
The women’s tournament will follow the same 32-team format used in the 2023 edition in Australia and New Zealand, where Spain claimed the championship by defeating England in the final.
China, Sweden, the United States, Germany, Canada, and France have all previously hosted the competition.
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