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<\/p>\nSpain could defend their World Cup crown on European soil in 2027 <\/p>\n
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Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands have submitted a joint bid to world football governing body Fifa to host the Women\u2019s World Cup in 2027, the countries\u2019 football associations said on Friday.<\/p>\n
The three countries will be competing with Brazil to host the tournament after the South American country submitted their bid last month while the United States and Mexico also expressed their interest.<\/p>\n
Member associations had until Friday to submit their bids to Fifa. South Africa had also submitted a bid but withdrew last month, saying they felt it was better to present a \u201cwell-prepared bid\u201d for the 2031 edition.<\/p>\n
\u201cExtensive and detailed consultations between the three federations along with key stakeholders including central governments dates back to 2021,\u201d the Dutch football federation (KNVB) said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has led to alignment around the belief that our three countries are well placed to stage a FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2027 of unparalleled quality and impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fifa will next organise on-site inspection visits to bidding countries in February before the hosts are appointed in May by the Fifa Congress.<\/p>\n
The 2023 tournament was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand this year, with Spain beating England in the final in Sydney.<\/p>\n