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South Africa stepped back from hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Soccer General

Posted 1 years ago
South Africa stepped back from hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup.

The Football Association (SAFA) has officially confirmed that South Africa has stepped back from hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup.

South Africa were among four bids confirmed by FIFA but the country will instead focus on submitting a bid for the 2031 tournament.

South Africa has decided to withdraw its bid as it feels unprepared to make a successful bid and has chosen to focus on the 2031 edition instead.

No African country has hosted the Women’s World Cup in its 29-year history, and South Africa had hoped to become the first to do so after also becoming the first nation on the continent to host the men’s edition.

However, with the May 2024 date for the final decision on hosting rights for the 2027 Women’s World Cup getting closer, South Africa has decided to withdraw from the process due to preparatory reasons.

"We felt that it was better to present a well-prepared bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup and ensure we put our best foot forward, rather than producing a rushed presentation," SAFA CEO Lydia Monyepao said on the FA's official website.

The remaining candidates are a joint bid from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, one from Brazil and another joint bid by Mexico and the United States.

The FIFA Congress will decide the hosts on May 17, 2024.

Australia and New Zealand held the 2023 tournament, which Spain won. The U.S., Mexico and Canada will co-host the men's World Cup in 2026.

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