Brazil have been confirmed as hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
They will be the first South American country to host the women’s finals after previously staging the men’s tournament in 1950 and 2014.
Brazil beat off competition from a joint bid by Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands in a vote at FIFA Congress in Bangkok.
This was the first time that all of FIFA’s members associations had the chance to vote on the hosts of the Women’s World Cup, which was previously decided by the governing body’s Council. Brazil won the vote by 119 to 78.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: “Congratulations to Brazil.
“We will have the best World Cup in Brazil. Many thanks as well to the Belgium, Germany and Netherlands bid, who have been fantastic.”
There had originally been four contenders to host the Women’s World Cup in three years’ time.
The United States and Mexico, however, withdrew their joint bid last month to focus on bidding for the tournament in 2031.
South Africa pulled out of the race in November last year and also cited how they planned to bid for the tournament in 2031 instead.
Brazil were the favourites to host the the upcoming World Cup after a bid evaluation report published by FIFA earlier this month scored them higher than Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.
The report said: “It is worth noting that, if the bid were successful, South America would be hosting the competition for the first time, which could have a tremendous impact on women’s football in the region.”
Brazil beating a European bidder to the World Cup could be good news for the United Kingdom.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham confirmed last year that they want to host a Women’s World Cup, but may have to wait until 2035.
By that stage - after Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands failed in their bid t - it could be 16 years since a European country hosted the Women’s World Cup, which may work in the UK’s favour.
