Brazil has been awarded the honor of organizing the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFA announced on Friday during the FIFA Congress in Bangkok.
Brazil beat the joint file of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium by 119 votes to 78.
Commenting on his country’s victory, Brazilian Federation President Ednaldo Rodrigues said: “I’m very moved, we knew it would be difficult. “It’s a victory for South American soccer and women’s soccer in Latin America.
“Be confident and humbly tell you that we will organize the best edition of the Women’s World Cup in 2027,” he continued.
Brazil’s bid focuses on ten stadiums used in the 2014 Men’s World Cup, including the legendary Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, which is proposed to host the opening and final matches.
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