Brazil to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2027

Brazil has been named as host for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup.

The country will be the first South American host of the women’s finals, having hosted the men’s event twice before in 1950 and 2014.

Brazil’s bid saw off a joint bid from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands in a vote at Fifa Congress on 17th May.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino said: “Congratulations to Brazil. We will have the best World Cup in Brazil. Many thanks as well to the BNG [Belgium, Netherlands, Germany] bid, who have been fantastic.”