In a significant development in the football world, FIFA is gearing up to scrutinize the bids for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. Starting from 30 January, a special FIFA delegation will commence inspection visits to the member associations that are in the race to host this prestigious tournament. This meticulous process involves evaluating the technical proposals and women’s football development plans outlined in their bid books.
The evaluation journey will kick off with a joint submission by the Royal Belgian Football Association, the German Football Association, and the Royal Netherlands Football Association, scheduled from 30 January to 2 February. Subsequently, the delegation will visit the Brazilian Football Association from 20 to 23 February, followed by a joint inspection of the Mexican Football Association and the U.S. Soccer Federation from 26 to 29 February.
These inspection visits are crucial for FIFA’s comprehensive assessment process, allowing the delegation to examine specific locations agreed upon with the bid committees. Additionally, these visits will enable detailed discussions on the technical aspects and the ambitious plans for fostering women’s football in the bidding countries.
The outcomes of these inspections will be integral to the Bid Evaluation Report, which FIFA plans to publish on its official website in May 2024. The final decision, marking a pivotal moment for women’s football, will be made through an open vote by the FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, on 17 May 2024.
This process underscores FIFA’s commitment to transparency and thoroughness in selecting the host(s) for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. The chosen host(s) will have the honor of building upon the legacy of the groundbreaking 2023 edition, which set new records in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, further propelling the global growth and popularity of women’s football.
