In a historic move, FIFA has chosen Brazil to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. This marks the first time the tournament will be held in South America. The decision reflects FIFA’s effort to expand women’s football to new continents. This significant choice emerged from a FIFA congress held on Friday. Delegates from around the world gathered to cast their votes. The congress was notable for its discussions and debates, especially those surrounding the conflict in Gaza. Brazil won the bid over a European joint bid. This victory signifies a major step for women’s football in South America. The tournament in Brazil aims to inspire future generations and enhance the sport’s global reach.
After the successful 2023 tournament, FIFA opted for Brazil over Europe to expand women’s football to new continents. Consequently, delegates in Bangkok voted 119 to 78 for Brazil, outpacing a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
The announcement prompted celebrations from the Brazilian bid team. Ednaldo Rodrigues, President of the Brazilian Football Confederation, hailed it as a “triumph for Latin American and women’s football.” Brazil’s bid outperformed its European rival in FIFA’s evaluation report.
Moreover, FIFA inspectors highlighted the potential “tremendous impact on women’s football in the region” that hosting the World Cup in South America would bring. Brazil’s proposal includes utilizing 10 stadiums from the 2014 men’s World Cup, with Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium slated for the opening match and final.
Nevertheless, some venues, like the Amazonia stadium in Manaus, require significant work due to underuse over the past decade. Brazil’s women’s team has not won the trophy and was eliminated in 2023, while their male counterparts have five titles.
The 2023 Women’s World Cup set commercial records, generating $570 million in revenue. Additionally, on the pitch, concerns about the expansion from 24 to 32 teams lowering the quality of play proved unfounded. Moreover, over 1.4 million fans attended, witnessing numerous surprises, including early exits for the United States and Germany.
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