FIFA begins selection of host cities for the 2027 Women’s World Cup

Inspection visits will take place between September and November; in May, Brazil was chosen by FIFA to host the World Cup

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2024-09-03 14:35:17

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FIFA has initiated the process to select the host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. Belém and Natal were presented on Monday (2) by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) along with ten other candidate cities to host the tenth edition of the tournament.

The virtual seminar featured participation from FIFA executives and authorities from the candidate cities, as well as CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues.

“The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 will be a historic moment not only for Brazil but for all of South America, and it will elevate women’s national team football to the highest level,” said Rodrigues, who added that collaboration from governments and state federations will be crucial for the successful organization of the competition.

“This event is also the best platform to promote social transformations in Brazil, leaving a lasting and consistent legacy for women and girls in our society.”

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FIFA will conduct a selection process over the coming months to evaluate the cities and stadiums proposed as hosts by the CBF. At least eight stadiums are required to organize the tournament. The evaluation will consider stadiums, training centers, hotels, transportation networks, financial aspects, and potential locations for FIFA Fan Festivals, as well as the candidates’ commitment to sustainability and the development of women’s football.

Between September 25 and October 11, a group of FIFA experts will conduct inspection visits to each of the candidate stadiums and cities, followed by another series of inspections at training centers and team hotels in November. Subsequently, FIFA will prepare a detailed evaluation report. The announcement of the host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 is planned for 2025.

“We will conduct a clear and transparent process to select the stadiums and host cities for this tournament, as a continuation of the bidding,” said FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer, Sarai Bareman. “The FIFA team will analyze the key criteria outlined in the organization contract, along with the documentation provided by the 12 candidate cities and the findings from the inspection visits. Our goal is to choose the most suitable stadiums and host cities, balancing technical and financial aspects with the development goals of women’s football.”

Opening the seminar, Bareman also spoke about the opportunities that organizing the tournament will provide for Brazil.

“This event is much more than just a tournament for us. It truly represents a tremendous opportunity to accelerate the development of women’s football globally and also for you, for your country, Brazil, the host cities, and even the communities and clubs involved with our sport,” she said. “I believe there is no better place to accelerate the growth of women’s football than Brazil, which we know as the country of football.”

Bareman highlighted that the previous tournament, held in Australia and New Zealand, had a huge impact, noting the increase in “the number of women and girls participating, playing for the first time, becoming coaches, and getting involved in football.”