BANGKOK (AP) 鈥� Brazil will host the 2027 Women鈥檚 World Cup after a vote of FIFA鈥檚 211 members chose the South American bid over a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.
The FIFA Congress on Friday selected from a reduced field of two candidates to host the 2027 tournament after a joint late last month, and South Africa withdrew its candidacy in November.
It was the first time that all 211 of FIFA鈥檚 members associations had the opportunity to weigh in on the host of the women鈥檚 tournament. Previously, it was decided by the FIFA Council, the governing body鈥檚 decision-making committee.
Brazil was favored to win the contest, particularly after last week.
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