Brazil will host the 2027 women's World Cup, FIFA announced on Friday in Bangkok.
For the first time in FIFA women’s World Cup history, the host was decided via a vote between member associations at the FIFA Congress, rather than the FIFA Council.
Brazil won the vote ahead of the only rival, a joint bid between Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Only 78 of the 207 voting members backed having the tournament in Europe, while Brazil received 119 votes. Only 197 votes were valid.
Brazil was rated light favourites ahead of the vote, having scored a little better than the Europeans in an evaluation report. In addition, the women's World Cup had so far never come to South America while it has been held three times in Europe, including Germany in 2011.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulated Brazil following the announcement.
"We will have the best World Cup in Brazil. Many thanks as well to the [Belgium, Netherlands and Germany] bid, who have been fantastic."
