Brazil exploded in excitement after they were awarded the rights to host the 2027 Women's World Cup as Netherlands, Belgium and Germany went down.
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Brazil set to host 2027 Women's World CupWon by 41 votesWill be the first WWC in South AmericaWHAT HAPPENED?
The decision came following a vote at FIFA's 74th Congress held in Bangkok, where member associations cast their ballots. Brazil secured the hosting rights with a vote count of 119 to 78, a significant margin that underscored the global football community's confidence in Brazil's ability to deliver an exceptional tournament.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: "Congratulations to Brazil. We will have the best World Cup in Brazil. Many thanks as well to the BNG bid, who have been fantastic."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
While the bids from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany (BNG) met FIFA's stringent hosting criteria, Brazil's proposal stood out in several key areas. According to FIFA's bid evaluation report, Brazil scored higher on technical aspects, including stadium infrastructure, accommodation facilities, fan zones, and transportation networks which were pivotal factors in swaying the vote in Brazil's favour.
Initially, there were more contenders for the 2027 Women's World Cup. However, the landscape changed when the United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid in April, opting to focus on a potential bid for the 2031 tournament. Similarly, South Africa, another early contender, withdrew its bid in November. These withdrawals left Brazil and the BNG coalition as the primary candidates, setting the stage for a closely fought finale.