Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Samba Queens set new record

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Samba Queens set new record

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Samba Queens set new record

Hassan Abdulsalam 11:22 - 17.05.2024

The decision was made during a FIFA congress in Bangkok, which saw Brazil's bid triumph over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany.

The world governing football council, FIFA has announced Brazil as the host of the 2027 edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Tthe 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup will mark the first time the prestigious tournament will be held in South America.

The decision was made during a FIFA congress in Bangkok, which saw Brazil's bid triumph over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany.

Following the success of the 2023 World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, FIFA members overwhelmingly voted 119-78 in favor of bringing the tournament to the "land of samba football."

Brazilian Football Confederation President, Ednaldo Rodrigues, hailed it as a “victory for Latin American football and for women’s football in Latin America”.

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Brazil home of football

Brazil is the home of women’s football great Marta who scored higher than its European rival in FIFA’s evaluation report.

FIFA inspectors had noted the “tremendous impact on women’s football in the region” that South America hosting the Women’s World Cup would have.

Brazil’s bid includes 10 stadiums used for the men’s World Cup in 2014, with Rio de Janeiro’s famous Maracana lined up for the opening match and final.

While Brazil's men boast of five World Cup titles, their women's team is still seeking to win one. They exited the group stage in the 2023 edition.

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