The biggest event in women’s soccer is headed to Brazil in 2027 after it was announced that FIFA chose their bid over that of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands for the next World Cup.
The 207 member nations cast their ballots in Bangkok Friday during the 74th FIFA congress, awarding the South American nation hosting duties for the next edition of the tournament. In doing so, they become the first country on the continent to host a Women’s World Cup.
Brazil entered the voting stage as the presumptive favourite after their application received 4.0 score out 5 compared to that of Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany (BNG) who only received a score of 3.7. Insiders believe that Brazil was ultimately chosen because it will be able to provide a more financially successful event than the BNG bid which would have created increased taxation on potential earnings.
As a result, Brazil earned 119 votes, outpacing the BNG group which only garnered 78. A joint bid from the US and Mexico was recently withdrawn, as the countries opted to shift their attention to the 2031 edition of the tournament. They’ve also announced that as part of that bid, they will be seeking the same level of investment that the men’s tournament receives.
The South American nation has previously hosted World Cups on the mens side of things in both 1950 and 2014, and recently hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics as well. Many of the stadiums which were built in advance of the 2014 & 2016 events will play host to the 2027 pool, and knockout stage games.
The 78,838-capacity Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho will host the Opening and Closing Match of the tournament 3 years from now.
As part of the recent FIFA Congress, the organization announced the launch of the Club World Cup in 2026 in which 16 nations from around the globe will take part for a global title.
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