Brazil selected as host of 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

BANGKOK, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup following a vote at the 74th FIFA Congress here on Friday.

Brazil got 119 votes from the Congress, beating the joint bid of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, which took 78 votes.

Brazil's successful bid means the 10th edition of the tournament will be held in South America for the first time.

FIFA had earlier received