FIFA receives assurances from Brazil for 2027 Women’s World bid
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- <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Saturday, Brazil's government provided FIFA with firm assurances of its intention to formally submit a bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup.
- The bidding process for the 2027 edition of the tournament has been active, with three other bids in contention, including South Africa's bid and two joint expressions of interest from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany, as well as the United States and Mexico.
- Africa has not yet had the opportunity to host the Women's World Cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Member associations were required to submit their bidding agreements by mid-May, and Brazil met this requirement by submitting its agreement in April.
- While Brazil boasts five men's World Cup titles, they have yet to secure a Women's World Cup trophy.
- The tournament for women's soccer began in 1991, with the United States holding the record for the most titles, having won it four times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
On Saturday, Brazil's government provided FIFA with firm assurances of its intention to formally submit a bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup. This historic move represents Latin America's first-ever bid to host this prestigious tournament, which has seen nine editions to date.
Brazil's Sports Minister, André Fufuca, and the President of the country's soccer governing body, Ednaldo Rodrigues, personally delivered the necessary documentation to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The meeting and document exchange took place at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, where they also witnessed Fluminense's victory over Boca Juniors, securing its maiden Copa Libertadores title.
The official document, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, provides FIFA with seven key assurances commonly required in such bidding processes. These include commitments to special tax exemptions, streamlined work permits, and simplified visa procedures.
Brazil's Sports Ministry issued a statement affirming, "The Brazilian bid to host the Women's World Cup is part of the current government policy to promote greater participation of women in soccer."
Three other bids in contention
While Brazil has previously hosted the men's World Cup in 1950 and 2014, it has not yet hosted the Women's World Cup. The bidding process for the 2027 edition of the tournament has been active, with three other bids in contention, including South Africa's bid and two joint expressions of interest from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany, as well as the United States and Mexico. Africa has not yet had the opportunity to host the Women's World Cup.
Member associations were required to submit their bidding agreements by mid-May, and Brazil met this requirement by submitting its agreement in April. The full bids are expected to be presented by December 8, followed by on-site inspection visits scheduled for February 2024.
The most recent Women's World Cup was hosted by Australia and New Zealand in July and August, culminating in Spain's historic victory as champions. While Brazil boasts five men's World Cup titles, they have yet to secure a Women's World Cup trophy. The tournament for women's soccer began in 1991, with the United States holding the record for the most titles, having won it four times.
