The 2027 Women’s World Cup will mark the first time the tournament will be held in South America, with Brazil being selected as the host country during a FIFA congress.
Following the successful hosting of the previous edition by Australia and New Zealand, FIFA members opted for Brazil over a European bid, aiming to further promote women’s football across different continents.
The decision was made after a vote in Bangkok, where 119 delegates supported Brazil’s bid, while 78 voted for the joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
The Brazilian bid team expressed their joy and satisfaction at the outcome, with Brazilian Football Confederation President Ednaldo Rodrigues emphasizing the significance of this victory for Latin American and women’s football in the region.
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Brazil, known for producing women’s football legends like Marta, received higher marks in FIFA’s evaluation report compared to its European competitors.
The inspectors highlighted the potential positive impact that hosting the Women’s World Cup in South America could have on the development of women’s football in the region.
Brazil’s bid includes utilizing 10 stadiums from the 2014 men’s World Cup, with iconic venues like Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana set to host the opening match and final.
However, there are concerns regarding the Amazonia stadium in Manaus, which has seen limited use in recent years and requires renovation.
Despite Brazil’s rich football history, the women’s national team is yet to win a World Cup, having faced an early exit in the 2023 edition.
The previous tournament in Australia and New Zealand broke records in terms of commercial revenue, signaling the growing popularity and commercial viability of women’s football.
The competition also witnessed a more competitive landscape, with several teams securing their first World Cup victories and traditional powerhouses like the United States and Germany facing unexpected early exits.
However, the tournament was marred by controversy when Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales kissed midfielder Jenni without her consent following Spain’s victory over England in the final.
