FIFA sets May 2024 date to pick 2027 Women’s World Cup host

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The decision will be made at the Congress on May 17 next year at a venue not yet announced.

set key dates Thursday leading to the vote, starting with an April 21 deadline for member federations to register interest in bidding.

set a timeline Thursday to pick the 2027 Women’s World Cup host, giving would-be candidates one month to join the contest ahead of a vote in May next year.

They should attend the 2023 tournament in July and August, being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, and file formal bids with by Dec

Brazil, South Africa and a co-hosting project by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany have previously said they want to bid for the tournament. (LaPresse)

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