Fatma Samoura, FIFA secretary general, stated in a statement that each of the four projects comes from nations “with a strong football tradition.”
FIFA confirmed on Monday that four contenders are competing to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Days after the joint bid from the United States and Mexico entered the race.
In the past, Brazil, South Africa, and the European project, which includes Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Were mentioned as potential candidates vying for a vote in May of next year.
Fatma Samoura, FIFA secretary general, stated in a statement that each of the four projects comes from nations “with a strong football tradition.”
From 2006 to 2014, Germany, South Africa, and Brazil hosted three consecutive men’s World Cups. In 2026, the US, Mexico, and Canada will host the event.
The potential hosts must sign a bidding agreement by May 19 after meeting the first FIFA deadline last week. By December 8, FIFA requires the official bid plan documents.
The official ballot paper should not include at least one of the four choices. FIFA previously stated that its 37-member ruling council, led by President Gianni Infantino. Will select up to three candidates later in the campaign for a vote among its more than 200 member federations.
At the annual FIFA Congress on May 17, the host will be chosen. Each member’s vote will be made public. The setting for that gathering has not yet been reported.
The contest’s member federations should attend the 2023 tournament, which Australia and New Zealand will co-host in July and August.
Although FIFA has yet to confirm the tournament’s format. It is likely that 32 teams will compete in 64 games in 2027. The 2019 version in France and won by the US had 24 groups.