30 apr 2024 om 07:00
The United States and Mexico have withdrawn their bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. This leaves two candidates for the organization: Brazil and a joint bid from the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
The American and Mexican soccer associations are shifting their focus to the 2031 World Cup. “Hosting a World Cup is a huge undertaking. Extra time to prepare for such a tournament will help us increase our impact,” said Cindy Parlow Cowne, president of the American association. .
Mexico and the US, together with Canada, are the host countries of the Men’s World Cup in 2026. Two years later, another major event will follow in the US. Los Angeles will then be the setting for the Olympic Games.
In November, South Africa announced that it would no longer compete for the Women’s World Cup in 2027. The country is also focusing on the tournament to be played in 2031.
The upcoming World Cup will be the tenth edition of the global women’s final tournament. Last year, Australia and New Zealand hosted the tournament. The Netherlands was already the organizer of the European Championships in 2017. The Dutch team then won the title in their own country.
It will become clear on May 17 who will organize the 2027 World Cup. The allocation will then be voted on at a conference of the world football association FIFA in the Thai capital Bangkok.
