FIFA has received four expressions of interest, including a combined candidacy from the United States and Mexico, to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
With the hosts scheduled to be chosen in May of next year, Brazil, South Africa, and another combined bid from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany have already entered the competition.
The only other potential host nation with prior hosting experience is Germany, who did so in 2011. The USA hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1999 and 2003, winning the latter event.
The United States, Mexico, and Canada have already been selected to host the 2026 men’s World Cup.
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Federations hoping to host the tournament now have until May 19 to confirm their involvement in the bidding process.
FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura said: “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.
“All member associations can rely on the most robust and comprehensive bidding process in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.”
The 2023 edition of the tournament – taking place in Australia and New Zealand – will kick off on July 20, with the Matildas facing the Republic of Ireland and their co-hosts taking on Norway on the opening day.