On Friday, South Africa withdrew its candidacy to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027. This announcement was made by the South African Football Federation (SAFA), while the designation of the host country should have been takes place on May 17, 2024.
South Africa was one of four bids confirmed by FIFA. Indeed, other proposals were being studied, including a joint application from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Brazil also wants to organize the next Women’s World Cup, just like Mexico and the United States, in the wake of the men’s edition which will take place in these two countries in the summer of 2026.
As for South Africa, the rainbow nation has not forgotten its dreams. The country instead wants to focus on presenting a bid for the 2031 edition so “that we give the best of ourselves, rather than making a rushed presentation,” said SAFA Director General Lydia Monyepao, on the official website of the Federation.
2023-11-24 23:05:17
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