Brazil have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup, winning the hosting right ahead of other competing nations
211 member nations voted on the bid during the 74th FIFA Congress on Friday, 17 May in Bangkok to decide between Brazil and a joint bid from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands as hosts for the next edition of the tournament.
A joint bid between the United States and Mexico was withdrawn three weeks ago with the nations wanting to focus on the 2031 tournament calling for a “historic first” equal investment with the men’s tournament being hosted across the two countries in 2026.
Also, South Africa withdrew their bid in November 2023 citing a determination to prepare a more comprehensive bid for the 2031 World Cup.
Delegates from Brazil celebrate after Brazil are announced to be the host country of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup during the 74th FIFA Congress 2024 (Photo by Lauren DeCicca – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Brazil were confirmed as the front-runner during FIFA’s evaluation report of the two bids comparatively.
Though Brazil have never hosted a Women’s World Cup, they’ve hosted the men’s tournament twice in 1950 and 2014.
This was the first time Congress had voted on the hosts for a women’s tournament. Previously hosts were decided based on voting from the FIFA Council.
Australia and New Zealand hosted the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after winning 63% of the council vote.
