For the first time, South America will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Brazil securing the 2027 bid. FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced this decision in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. In the vote, Brazil garnered 119 votes, surpassing the joint bid from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, which received 78 votes. This pivotal […]
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