Brazil will bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027, the country’s Ministry of Sports announced this week.
The ministry stated on Twitter that the country’s bid “is being built by the government and sports bodies,” including the Brazilian Football Confederation.
The mayors of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo have expressed interest in having their cities as the venue for the final if Brazil’s bid is successful.
A joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, as well as another from South Africa, are also in contention. Football executives in the United States recently said they are also considering a bid to host the tournament in 2027 or 2031.
Brazil hosted the men’s World Cup in 1950 and 2014.
This year’s Women’s World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand.
FIFA is expected to announce the host selection for 2027 next year.
“We are starting to deal with this now. We have until March to show our interest and until May to work on it,” said Sports Minister Ana Moser to the GE website. “We are talking with the Brazilian Football Confederation and (potential) host cities.”
Source: AP