The 2027 Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil.
This marks a historic moment, as it will be the first time the tournament takes place in South America.
FIFA members, meeting in Bangkok on Friday, voted in favor of Brazil’s bid over a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, with 119 votes to 78.
Brazilian Football Confederation President, Ednaldo Rodrigues, hailed the decision as a victory for Latin American football and women’s football in the region.
According to him, the choice of Brazil was supported by FIFA’s evaluation report, which highlighted the potential impact on women’s football in South America.
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Brazil’s bid includes utilizing 10 stadiums previously used in the men’s World Cup in 2014, with iconic venues like Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium set to host the opening match and final.
However, there is work to be done on some stadiums, such as the Amazonia Stadium in Manaus.
Unlike the men’s national team, which has won five World Cups, Brazil’s women’s team has yet to lift the trophy.
However, hosting the tournament could provide a boost to the women’s game in the country.
The decision comes amid discussions at the FIFA Congress about the financial disparities between men’s and women’s football, as well as calls from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel from FIFA events.
In addition to the selection of Brazil as the host nation, significant changes were approved to FIFA statutes, including the removal of the rule fixing the organization’s headquarters in Zurich.
There are also plans to expand the number of committees from seven to 35, covering various aspects of the sport, including women’s football, anti-racism initiatives, and eSports.
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