Brazil is leading the race to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, after outperforming a joint bid from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands in FIFA’s technical inspection. The South American nation has received a higher rating than its European counterparts, positioning them as the top contender ahead of next week’s vote to determine the host nation for the tournament.
With the United States-Mexico bid withdrawing to focus on the 2031 tournament, Brazil will face off against Europe in a final showdown for hosting rights. The decision will be made by FIFA’s 211 member nations at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Spain was recently crowned winners of the 2023 World Cup, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Despite being seen as an underdog, Brazil has received a score of 4.0 out of 5 in its technical evaluation, outscoring Germany-Belgium-Netherlands bid. Brazil’s plan to use venues from the 2014 men’s World Cup played a significant role in their higher score. The evaluation team found that Europe had a “high-risk” legal and contractual framework, further bolstering Brazil’s position.
If Brazil wins this bid, it would be a historic moment for both South America and women’s soccer. It would mark the first time that a South American country hosts the Women’s World Cup. All FIFA member associations will have a free vote in next week’s selection process at FIFA Congress.
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