Brazil has emerged as the top contender to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after receiving a higher rating from FIFA’s technical inspection team than its European competitors. This comes after the United States-Mexico bid withdrew to focus on the 2031 tournament, leaving Brazil and the European bid vying for the next edition of the competition.
The decision will be made by FIFA’s 211 member nations at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Spain was previously awarded the 2023 World Cup, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Despite being seen as an underdog, Brazil received a score of 4.0 out of 5 in its technical evaluation, outperforming the Germany-Belgium-Netherlands bid. The evaluation team found that Brazil’s plan to use venues from the 2014 men’s World Cup played a significant role in its higher score. In contrast, the European bid was found to have a “high-risk” legal and contractual framework.
If Brazil wins the bid, it will be a historic moment for both South America and women’s soccer, as it would mark the first time that a South American nation has hosted the tournament. All FIFA member associations will have a free vote in the selection process, scheduled to take place next week at