Last Updated: December 08, 2023, 18:58 IST
Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands have submitted a joint bid to world soccer governing physique FIFA to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027, the international locations’ soccer associations mentioned on Friday.
The three international locations can be competing with Brazil to host the match after the South American nation submitted their bid final month whereas the United States and Mexico additionally expressed their curiosity.
Member associations had till Friday to submit their bids to FIFA. South Africa had additionally submitted a bid however withdrew final month, saying they felt it was higher to current a “well-prepared bid” for the 2031 version.
“Extensive and detailed consultations between the three federations along with key stakeholders including central governments dates back to 2021,” the Dutch soccer federation (KNVB) mentioned in a press release.
“This has led to alignment around the belief that our three countries are well placed to stage a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 of unparalleled quality and impact.”
FIFA will subsequent organise on-website inspection visits to bidding international locations in February earlier than the hosts are appointed in May by the FIFA Congress.
The 2023 match was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand this 12 months, with Spain beating England within the last.
