Football: 4 bidding to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

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Four contenders are in the race to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup football tournament, according to the game’s governing body FIFA.

Brazil, South Africa, a joint U.S.-Mexico bid and a joint Belgium-Netherlands-Germany bid have been confirmed as candidates, FIFA said Monday.

The winning bid is scheduled to be announced in May next year.

Australia and New Zealand are set to co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup from July 20 to Aug. 20.

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