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| (L-R) DFB president Bernd Neuendorf, captain of the Germany Women's national team Alexandra Popp, Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz and DFB general secretary Heike Ullrich pose for a picture to support the bid of Germany, the Netherlands and Belgum to host the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 during a visit at DFB-Campus on October 24, 2023 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. |
Brazil has submitted a letter of intent to FIFA to host the 2027 Women's World Cup.
The South American country's Minister of Sports Andre Fufuca presented the documents to FIFA President Gianni Infantino while he was in Rio de Janeiro for the Copa Libertadores final, which was won by Brazilian club Fluminense for the first time.
"I delivered it to FIFA and Brazilian Football Confederation on behalf of President Lula," Fufuca said on social media platform X.
"The Government Declaration formalising Brazil's intention to host the 2027 Women's Football World Cup and the government guarantees required for countries bidding to host the World Cup."
Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands submitted a joint expression of interest in April to host the tournament, while the other joint bid includes the United States and Mexico. Brazil and South Africa were the other two countries to submit a bid.
The FIFA Congress will appoint the hosts via public voting on 17 May, 2024.
Australia and New Zealand hosted the 2023 edition of the tournament, which was won by Spain. The USA, Mexico and Canada will co-host the men's World Cup in 2026.
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