U.S. and Mexico drop joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. and Mexico drop joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup

LA Times  

U.S. women’s national team forward Sophia Smith, right, celebrates with Lindsey Horan, second right, after scoring against Croatia in a SheBelieves Cup match on April 9. The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament. Shifting our bid will enable us to host a record-breaking Women’s World Cup in 2031 that will help to grow and raise the level of the women’s game both here at home as well as across the globe.” In detailing the bid in December, the USSF proposed U.S. sites from among the same 11 to be used in the 2026 men’s World Cup. “We feel that moving our bid back to 2031 will allow us to promote and build up to the most successful Women’s World Cup ever,” MFF President Ivar Sisnieg said in a statement. “The strength and universality of our professional women’s leagues, coupled with our experience from organizing the 2026 World Cup, means that we will be able to provide the best infrastructure as well as an enthusiastic fan base that will make all the participating teams feel at home and to put together a World Cup that will contribute to the continued growth of women’s football.”

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Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031
3 days, 22 hours ago

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women’s edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men’s 2022 World Cup. …

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030
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1 week, 5 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2034 To Be Hosted By Saudi Arabia; Spain, Morocco & Portugal To Co-Host Mega Event In 2030

ABP News  

FIFA announced the host nations for the men’s World Cup events in 2030 and 2034 on December 11. ALSO ON ABP Live | WTC Final Qualification Scenarios: Here's How Team India Can Reach World Test Championship 2023-25 Final The joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal will bring the 2030 FIFA World Cup to three continents and six countries, with …

US women to host Japan, Australia and Colombia in 2025 SheBelieves Cup
1 month ago

US women to host Japan, Australia and Colombia in 2025 SheBelieves Cup

The Hindu  

The reigning Olympic champion United States women’s national football team will compete against Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, US Soccer announced on Wednesday. The matches will be the first home contests for the US women, who have won the past five SheBelieves titles and seven overall, as it prepares for qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World …

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

CNN  

CNN — Amnesty International has urged FIFA to halt the process of awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup until major human rights reforms are announced. As part of the bidding process, FIFA states that countries must respect “internationally recognized human rights,” but Amnesty International’s latest report concluded that “neither bid has adequately demonstrated how they have met FIFA’s human …

Italy joins bid race to host women’s Euro 2029 ahead of co-hosting men’s Euro 2032
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy joins bid race to host women’s Euro 2029 ahead of co-hosting men’s Euro 2032

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Italy joined a busy bid race on Tuesday to host the 2029 European Championship in women’s soccer, aiming to involve cities that will not stage games at the men’s Euro 2032. Across the Alps in neighboring Switzerland from Italy’s announcement, the Women’s Euro 2025 host launched ticket sales Tuesday for its tournament with a penalty shootout at 3,454 …

ICC Announces Equal Prize Money For Men's And Women's World Cups
3 months, 1 week ago

ICC Announces Equal Prize Money For Men's And Women's World Cups

ABP News  

Prize Money for Women's T20 World Cup 2024: The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to start on October 3, with UAE as the host country. Meanwhile, ICC made a huge announcement regarding Women's T20 World Cup 2024 prize money, increasing it by "225 percent" compared to previous years. Also on ABP Live | Rohit Sharma Takes Hilarious 'Lene …

World Cup bidders give FIFA their detailed plans in Paris to host the tournaments in 2030 and 2034
4 months, 3 weeks ago

World Cup bidders give FIFA their detailed plans in Paris to host the tournaments in 2030 and 2034

Associated Press  

PARIS — On the sidelines of the Paris Olympics, FIFA has been doing business with its future hosts of the men’s World Cup including Saudi Arabia. FIFA said on Monday it received in Paris the formal bid books from leaders of the seven member federations which are the exclusive bidders for the World Cups of 2030 and 2034. The 2030 …

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location
5 months ago

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA picked hospitality provider On Location to run its high-end billion-dollar program for the 2026 World Cup that will see 104 men’s games in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA’s financial report for 2022 said it earned “$243 million through the sale of hospitality rights” for the World Cup in Qatar, which had just 64 games. Soccer’s …

Brazil win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts
7 months, 1 week ago

Brazil win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. …

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America
7 months, 1 week ago

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The US-Mexico decision to opt out and focus on bidding for the 2031 World Cup — that decision is due next year — was another indicator of Brazil’s expected …

Brazil will host 2027 Women’s World Cup, beating Dutch, German Belgian joint bid
7 months, 1 week ago

Brazil will host 2027 Women’s World Cup, beating Dutch, German Belgian joint bid

NL Times  

The Netherlands lost the bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027. The 2027 tournament will be the first Women’s World Cup organized in South America and will be played in well-known Brazilian stadiums like Maracana in Rio de Janeiro and Mané Garrincha in Brasilia. “We knew it would be difficult, but we are united and therefore successful.” …

FIFA chooses Brazil to host Women's World Cup 2027
7 months, 1 week ago

FIFA chooses Brazil to host Women's World Cup 2027

China Daily  

FIFA announced that Brazil won the bids to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 during its annual congress in Bangkok Friday. Brazil has won the right to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, making it the first South American country to stage the world's most influential women's soccer competition, the federation announced on Friday. Brazil has hosted two men's World …

FIFA members to vote on the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup
7 months, 1 week ago

FIFA members to vote on the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

The FIFA Congress will pick from a winnowed field of two candidates to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup at its meeting in Bangkok this week. We want everyone’s support.” Germany hosted the Women’s World Cup in 2011 and the Netherlands hosted the 2017 Women’s European Championship. “Of course we will match everything FIFA needs to have a FIFA Women’s …

FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Brazil’s bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup was ranked higher than the bid submitted by Germany, Netherlands and Belgium in an evaluation report released by FIFA on Tuesday. Brazil has been favored to win the 2027 contest since FIFA brokered a deal with several of soccer’s continental governing bodies in October to get preferred hosts of the men’s World …

US, Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US, Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

News 18  

The United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday, just weeks before FIFA is due to vote to award the tournament at a meeting in Bangkok. US Soccer said waiting until 2031 would give tournament organizers more breathing space to plan for the tournament while absorbing lessons from the region’s staging of …

U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain
7 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday and said they will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament. FIFA said last year it planned to spend $896 million in combined prize money to teams and payments to clubs for releasing players for …

NWSL commissioner on players getting ‘squeezed’ by calendar, World Cup momentum and more
9 months, 1 week ago

NWSL commissioner on players getting ‘squeezed’ by calendar, World Cup momentum and more

New York Times  

Sign up for Full Time, our weekly women’s soccer newsletter covering all things NWSL and USWNT The 2024 NWSL season kicks off this weekend, but the league’s leader is already thinking many seasons ahead. Last December, FIFPRO released a study that linked those workloads with “a notable increase in knee, thigh, hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.” Berman agreed that …

Mexico women’s soccer team shows great progress in the Gold Cup and shoots for more
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mexico women’s soccer team shows great progress in the Gold Cup and shoots for more

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — After failing to qualify for last year’s World Cup and the 2024 Olympics, women’s soccer in Mexico was in disarray. “It’s helping with all the leagues around the world and Mexico is definitely a product of that with their league.” For the Apertura 2022 final between America and Tigres, 52,654 fans attended to set a new league …

US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year ago

US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid Friday to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan. The European bid said it had “a target revenue well above what the FIFA Women’s World Cup has reached before.” The US-Mexico …

Dutch, German & Belgian football present joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup to FIFA
1 year ago

Dutch, German & Belgian football present joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup to FIFA

NL Times  

The Dutch football association KNVB, along with the Belgian and German football associations, officially submitted a joint bid for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup to FIFA on Friday. The KNVB described the joint bid in a press release as “a sustainable, compact, and commercially attractive World Cup, offering a unique fan experience.” “The Football World Cup in 2027 must …

Linehan: FIFA shows inequality by planning for 2034 men’s World Cup before 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Linehan: FIFA shows inequality by planning for 2034 men’s World Cup before 2027 Women’s World Cup

New York Times  

We now know where the 2034 men’s World Cup will most likely take place — in Saudi Arabia, thanks to Australia’s exit from the bidding process. Human Rights Watch issued a lengthy statement concerning Saudi Arabia’s bid and its human rights record, “including mass executions, continued repression of women’s rights under its male guardianship system, and the killing of hundreds …

Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Football Australia on Tuesday said it won’t bid …

FIFA World Cup: Australia FA says still exploring bid for 2034 edition
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Australia FA says still exploring bid for 2034 edition

The Hindu  

Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said on Thursday it is still exploring a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, despite the Asian Football Confederation having declared support for Saudi Arabia. After naming Morocco, Spain and Portugal as 2030 World Cup hosts on Wednesday, with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay hosting the opening matches to mark the tournament’s centenary, FIFA …

2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added
1 year, 2 months ago

2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The 2030 men’s soccer World Cup is set to feature games in six countries on three continents in a unique format that will allow the tournament to celebrate its 100th anniversary in Uruguay. “In 2030, we will have a unique global footprint, three continents — Africa, Europe and South America — six countries — Argentina, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal, …

South America’s 2030 Football World Cup bid seeks to rise above political tensions in the region
1 year, 3 months ago

South America’s 2030 Football World Cup bid seeks to rise above political tensions in the region

The Hindu  

The bid by four South American countries to host football’s 2030 World Cup will stay intact until next year regardless of political tensions in the region, a top team bid official says. The South American proposal will be unveiled to FIFA in October in a process that was delayed so football’s governing body could better access data from its latest …

Wins and winnings: On FIFA Women’s World Cup and Spain’s maiden win
1 year, 4 months ago

Wins and winnings: On FIFA Women’s World Cup and Spain’s maiden win

The Hindu  

Every global women’s sports competition is more than just a mere sporting spectacle. The FIFA Women’s World Cup, which ended on Sunday following Spain’s narrow 1-0 victory over England, forms a crucial part of this movement. Under the dazzling Sydney night sky, a whopping 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia witnessed Spain lift its maiden World Cup to join Germany as …

New Zealand keen to host men’s FIFA Men’s Football World Cup with Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand keen to host men’s FIFA Men’s Football World Cup with Australia

The Hindu  

New Zealand Football is “rapt” with how the Women’s World Cup has gone and hopes to partner with Australia again to host the men’s tournament, Chief Executive Andrew Pragnell said. The first 32-team Women’s World Cup - and the first hosted by more than one country - has been the most well-attended in the tournament’s history and generated record crowds …

Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Bigger bonuses could change lives for tiny teams that advance in Women’s World Cup

China Daily  

South Africa's Jermaine Seoposenwe, Linda Motlhalo and Hildah Magaia during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 round of 16 match against Netherlands at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia August 6, 2023. MELBOURNE, Australia — Players who reached the knockout round at the Women's World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing for many …

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup

The Independent  

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US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open
1 year, 4 months ago

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open

China Daily  

Players before the penalty shootout during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Sweden and United States at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on Aug 6, 2023. CANBERRA - The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is heating up with only eight teams left vying for the title. Spain's entry into the quarterfinals, their first in …

Women's World Cup five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes next step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes next step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out

ABC  

The Women's World Cup has a breakout star, and Linda Caicedo has helped her Colombian side to one of the big upsets of the tournament so far. Morocco kickstarted their Women's World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over South Korea at Hindmarsh Stadium. But a loss to the Philippines put the Football Ferns in jeopardy — and last night, …

FIFA Women’s World Cup, Group H: Germany’s Popp looks for WWC 2023 glory, Team previews, analysis
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup, Group H: Germany’s Popp looks for WWC 2023 glory, Team previews, analysis

The Hindu  

Germany and South Korea will be tipped to take the one-two place in this group, while Colombia and Morocco have individual stars who could create a ripple or two. Here is a preview of the four teams from Group H in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombia This will be the South American nation’s first World Cup appearance since …

FIFA can’t guarantee federations will pay promised $30,000 per player at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA can’t guarantee federations will pay promised $30,000 per player at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could make no guarantee Wednesday that the member federations will distribute the $30,000 payments promised to every player at the Women’s World Cup. FIFA’s agreement means that half of the total World Cup prize money fund of $110 million will be paid to the players in the 32 teams. The prize pool is more than three …

How much is the FIFA Women’s World Cup prize money and where does is compare to that of men?
1 year, 5 months ago

How much is the FIFA Women’s World Cup prize money and where does is compare to that of men?

The Hindu  

The 2023 Women’s World Cup, which kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on July 20, is the most anticipated female sporting event ever. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW The United States of America is vying to regain the title after winning it the last two times – in 2019 and 2015. However, despite these improvements, the men’s …

Here's Why There Could Be Some Big Surprises At The 2023 Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Here's Why There Could Be Some Big Surprises At The 2023 Women's World Cup

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING There could be some surprises at the Women’s World Cup. And when they go back to the respective national teams, they are able to also help and say, ‘Hey, we need this, we need that.’ It kind of forces the national teams to also adapt into the trends of changing and becoming better.” MORE THAN A GAME …

FIFA WWC 2023: Co-host Australia calls out World Cup pay disparity
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Co-host Australia calls out World Cup pay disparity

The Hindu  

Australia’s Matildas have released a video statement calling out gender disparity in World Cup prize money and voicing support for women players being denied “the basic right” of collective bargaining in pay negotiations. The video, supported by Australia’s professional players’ union, features every member of the co-hosts’ Women’s World Cup squad and comes amid pay disputes at multiple teams at …

Australia’s Matildas call for equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia’s Matildas call for equal prize money for men’s and women’s World Cups

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia’s Matildas have called for equal prize money for soccer’s global showpiece tournaments just days out from kicking off the Women’s World Cup in Sydney. All 23 members of Australia’s World Cup roster, i ncluding star forward Sam Kerr, spoke in a video released by the players’ union on Monday to acknowledge the growth of the women’s game …

What is the prize money for winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup?
1 year, 5 months ago

What is the prize money for winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup?

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is the most highly anticipated global tournament in women’s football. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the ninth edition of the tournament is set to captivate audiences worldwide and further propel women’s football to new heights, with more teams and a higher prize money. Here’s the round-by-round break-up of prize money every team will receive:- …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: All you need to know
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: All you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Australia and New Zealand host the ninth edition of Women’s World Cup football from July 20 to August 20. The Women’s World Cup will take place in two countries: Australia and New Zealand. The first two games of the tournament are New Zealand vs Norway at Eden Park in Auckland and Australia vs Republic of Ireland at Stadium Australia in …

FIFA delays campaign and vote to pick men’s 2030 World Cup host; women’s 2027 vote set for Bangkok
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA delays campaign and vote to pick men’s 2030 World Cup host; women’s 2027 vote set for Bangkok

The Hindu  

FIFA’s search for the men’s 2030 World Cup hosts was postponed on Friday due to delays about agreeing on rules for the campaign and the final vote. Bid rules will aim to be settled on at a FIFA council meeting before the end of October, football’s governing body said, “with the bidding process to be officially launched thereafter.” One speculated …

USWNT remain top of FIFA rankings before Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

USWNT remain top of FIFA rankings before Women’s World Cup

New York Times  

The United States will head into the Women’s World Cup as the top-ranked team in FIFA’s rankings. Here is how the groups were drawn: Group A : New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland : New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland Group B : Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland : Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland Group C : Costa Rica, Japan, …

All players at Women’s World Cup to get at least $30,000 in prize money; winners to get $270,000
1 year, 6 months ago

All players at Women’s World Cup to get at least $30,000 in prize money; winners to get $270,000

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Every player at the Women’s World Cup will be paid at least $30,000 by FIFA, and the 23 players in the title-winning team will each get $270,000. It means more than half of FIFA’s total prize money fund of $110 million must be paid to the players in the 32 team squads. FIFA said it is making “a …

FIFA receives four bids to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA receives four bids to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

FIFA received four bids to host the 2027 women’s World Cup, football’s governing body said on Monday, with the hosts set to be appointed at its Congress in May next year. FIFA said it would send the Bidding Agreement to all interested countries, who will have until May 19 to confirm their involvement. “We are thrilled by the expressions of …

FIFA confirms 4 in 2027 Women’s World Cup hosting race
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA confirms 4 in 2027 Women’s World Cup hosting race

Associated Press  

ZURICH — Four contenders are competing to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, FIFA confirmed on Monday, days after the joint United States-Mexico bid entered the race. Brazil, South Africa and the European project teaming Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands were previously announced as intended candidates trying to win a vote scheduled for May next year. Germany, South Africa and …

USA and Mexico to submit a bid to co-host 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

USA and Mexico to submit a bid to co-host 2027 Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

The United States and Mexico have informed FIFA they will submit a bid to co-host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, the countries’ federations said on Wednesday. The United States previously hosted the Women’s World Cup in 1999, when it won the second of its record four titles, and in 2003. “The United States has always been a global leader for …

Who is hosting the 2027 Women’s World Cup? Here’s why we don’t know yet
1 year, 8 months ago

Who is hosting the 2027 Women’s World Cup? Here’s why we don’t know yet

New York Times  

This was updated on August 21, 2023 to reflect the latest on this situation. The U.S./Mexico/Canada joint bid for the 2026 men’s World Cup was decided at the 68th FIFA Congress on June 13, 2018. Consider this report from The Guardian in 2019, during the bidding process for the 2023 World Cup: “Despite Australia and New Zealand’s superior score from …

Lula endorses Brazil’s bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 8 months ago

Lula endorses Brazil’s bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has endorsed the country’s bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which would be the the first ever held in Latin America. Lula was joined by the president of the Brazilian soccer confederation, Ednaldo Rodrigues, and Sports Minister Ana Moser at an official ceremony Thursday to confirm the bid. …

Dutch, German & Belgian football submit joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 9 months ago

Dutch, German & Belgian football submit joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup

NL Times  

The Dutch, German, and Belgian football associations officially entered their joint bid to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Since then, the Oranje Women have become an integral part of Dutch football,” KNVB secretary-general Gijs de Jong said. “We want to use this momentum with our joint bid and give women’s football a new impulse.” “Our ambition is to …

Women’s World Cup prize money gets big FIFA boost for 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Cup prize money gets big FIFA boost for 2023

Associated Press  

The Women’s World Cup is getting an increase in prize money of more than 300% for this year’s tournament. Players’ union FIFPRO said Thursday it has challenged FIFA to secure a “global guarantee of at least 30% of prize money” that is paid to players. FIFA also said the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand won’t be Government …

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