FIFA acquired 4 bids to host the 2027 ladies’s World Cup, soccer’s governing physique mentioned on Monday, with the hosts set to be appointed at its Congress in May subsequent yr.
Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands have submitted a joint expression of curiosity to host the event whereas the opposite joint bid consists of the United States and Mexico.
Brazil and South Africa had been the opposite two international locations to submit a bid. FIFA mentioned it might ship the Bidding Agreement to all international locations, who could have till May 19 to substantiate their involvement.
“We are thrilled by the expressions of interest received, not least because they come from member associations with a strong football tradition representing four confederations…” FIFA secretary normal Fatma Samoura mentioned.
“All member associations can rely on the most robust and comprehensive bidding process in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.”
The hosts will be appointed by the FIFA Congress via public voting on May 17, 2024.
Australia and New Zealand are co-host the 2023 version of the event which kicks off on July 20. The U.S., Mexico and Canada will co-host the boys’s World Cup in 2026.