Brazil was chosen this Friday during the FIFA Congress celebrated on Bangkok to organize the 2027 Women’s World Cup, the first time the championship will be held in Latin America.
Brazil’s candidacy prevailed in the open vote on a joint proposal presented by Germany-Belgium and the Netherlandswhere 211 federations that make up FIFA participated for the first time.
Of the voters, 119 chose Brazil, compared to 78 who did the same to other candidates, with 10 abstentions, while four federations (the candidate countries) did not have the right to vote.
Upon hearing the result, the Brazilian delegation embraced in joy.
“Brazil’s success is everyone’s success (…) In women’s football there is no division, we have to unite to continue its development,” said the president of the Brazilian Federation, Ednaldo Rodriguesin the speech after the vote, where he also promised a “historic” World Cup.
In his presentation before the vote, the Brazilian Duda Pavao, accompanied by Iara -a virtual assistant-, featured the experience of Brazil to organize major events, such as the Olympic Games in Rio, by emphasizing that its stadiums are ready and with the support and commitment of the Government.
“Women’s soccer is growing more and more in Brazil and throughout South America,” Pavao remarked in his turn.
Brazil started with a certain advantage, then at the beginning of May the technical analysis report of FIFA he was awarded a higher score, with an average of 4.0 out of 5, than his rival, with an average score of 3.7.
The evaluation report rated aspects such as infrastructure, risks, concept and legacy of the successor bids from the historic championship held in 2023 in Australia and New Zealandwhere Spain won the World Cup.
The FIFA positively valued the stadiums “specifically built to host major international competitions” used for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Also the support of the Government and of Brazilian Football Confederation with the motto “As natural as football”, whose candidacy is dedicated to an event that inspires women and girls and calls for social awareness on issues such as sustainability, inclusion and social responsibility.
Brazil It will also be the first venue for the Women’s World Cup held in South America, “which could have a major impact on women’s football on the continent,” according to analysis by FIFA.
Previously, two other candidates stayed on the road. A joint candidacy of United States and Mexico announced his retirement at the end of April, and South Africa He did the same thing last November.
Source: La Verdad
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