ZURICH: FIFA has received a four expressions of interest in hosting the finals of the Women’s World Cup in 2027.
A FIFA statement listing the contenders said:
The expressions of interest represent four confederations (CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL and UEFA) and the remaining two (AFC and OFC) are hosting this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™. This level of participation confirms the global appeal of the competition.
FIFA will now send the Bidding Agreement – a document necessary to ensure that the key principles of the bidding process are observed – to the interested MAs, which will have until 19 May 2023 to return it and confirm 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, thus confirming the consistent popularity of women’s football across the world,” said FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura.
“All member associations can rely on the most robust and comprehensive bidding process in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.”
The choice of host(s) is due to be made by the FIFA Congress via open voting on May 17, 2024.
Further details on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ bidding process are available in the following overview document.
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