Brazil has won the European bid – formed by Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands -, and will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, and the country will return to the major focus of sporting events.
The Brazilian bid surpassed the European one by 119 votes to 78, during the FIFA Congress held this Friday (17th) in Bangkok, Thailand.
The women’s World Cup will put Brazil back among the countries with the main sporting events. In addition to the competition that will be played in 2027, the Brazilian territory has already hosted competitions such as the men’s World Cup (1950 and 2014), Summer Olympics (2016) and Pan American Games (1963 and 2007).
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The World Cup is ours!
Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The green and yellow campaign defeated the European one formed by Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands at the FIFA Congress, held in the early hours of this Friday (17th), in Bangkok (Thailand), by 119 to 78.
The victory will put Brazil back on the route of the biggest sporting events after the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian bid
The Brazilian bid, led by the CBF and with the support of the Federal Government, was based on six pillars: economic, social and environmental sustainability, sports development, women’s leadership in the football ecosystem, women’s rights and consumption potential.
Under the slogan “A Natural Choice”, the Brazilian campaign prevailed over the Europeans due to the experience and infrastructure inherited from the 2014 men’s World Cup and the guarantees offered by the Federal Government.
Historic events
The confirmation of the Women’s World Cup once again places Brazil on the radar of major sporting events.
Before the 2027 World Cup, Brazilian territory has already hosted large-scale competitions, such as the Olympics, Pan-American Games, and the men’s World Cup.
- Men’s World Cup (1950)
- Pan-American Games (São Paulo – 1963)
- Pan-American Games (Rio de Janeiro – 2007)
- Men’s World Cup (2014)
- Summer Olympics (Rio de Janeiro – 2016)
- Women’s World Cup (2027)
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
