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05/17 01:15 CDT Brazil is chosen to host soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup
following a vote by FIFA's 211 members
Brazil is chosen to host soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup following a vote by
FIFA's 211 members
BANGKOK (AP) --- Brazil will host the 2027 Women's World Cup after a vote of
FIFA's 211 members chose the South American bid over a joint bid from Belgium,
Netherlands and Germany.
The FIFA Congress on Friday selected from a reduced field of two candidates to
host the 2027 tournament after a joint bid by the United States and Mexico was
pulled late last month, and South Africa withdrew its candidacy in November.
The Brazilian bid team hugged and celebrated on the podium after the result was
announced, and described it as a victory for women's soccer, for their country
and for South America.
It was the first time that all of FIFA's members associations had the
opportunity to weigh in on the host of the women's tournament. Previously, it
was decided by the FIFA Council, the governing body's decision-making committee.
There were 207 member associations eligible to vote in the electronic ballot
which gave three options: Brazil, BNG or abstain.
FIFA released the results that showed Brazil received 119 votes and the joint
European bid received 78.
Brazil had been favored to win the contest, particularly after ranking higher
in a FIFA evaluation report last week.
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