Author: Sahil Jain
Brazil is officially in the running to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. On April 14, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues, signed the document confirming the country’s candidacy to FIFA, soccer’s governing body. The announcement came just a few months after Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, expressed support for the candidacy during a government event in March.
“The CBF has just made Brazil’s bid to host the Women’s World Cup official. With all the sports equipment and infrastructure we have, we believe we’re going to have a great World Cup,” said Rodrigues. “Hosting the World Cup is part of our project to make women’s soccer grow more and more in the country, which is one of the pillars of my administration.“
If Brazil is selected, it will be the first time the country has hosted a Women’s World Cup. The Brazilian men’s team has won five world titles, but the women’s team has yet to win the competition, having finished runners-up in 2007 and 2011.
Brazil’s bid is just one of several being considered for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. FIFA launched the bidding process in March, and countries have until May 19 this year to submit their projects. FIFA will confirm registrations by December 8, 2023.
In the selection process, FIFA has introduced several new measures, including an independent audit to monitor the fairness of the process, a task force to evaluate the bids and a “final” between the top-rated bids. In May 2024, the FIFA Council will select up to three candidates to take part in the decisive vote at the FIFA Congress. The venue for the Women’s Cup will be announced on May 17, 2024.
FIFA’s inspections of the candidate countries will begin in February 2026, three months before the final announcement. This gives host countries just over a year to prepare for the competition, which should bring significant economic benefits to the chosen nation.
Brazil has a rich history of soccer, with the sport deeply rooted in the country’s culture. The country has produced some of the greatest players in history, including Pelé and Ronaldinho, and has a passionate fan base. With the support of the government and the CBF’s commitment to the growth of women’s soccer, Brazil’s bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup is promising.
The popularity of the Women’s World Cup has grown in recent years, with the most recent edition in 2019 attracting record crowds. The 2023 Women’s World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand, and Brazil’s bid for the 2027 competition highlights the growing importance and visibility of women’s soccer around the world.