FIFA receives four bids to host 2027 women's World Cup

24.04.2023 - 16:29 channelnewsasia.com

FIFA received four bids to host the 2027 women's World Cup, soccer's governing body said on Monday, with the hosts set to be appointed at its Congress in May next year.Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands have submitted a joint expression of interest to host the tournament while the other joint bid includes the United States and Mexico.Brazil and South Africa were the other two countries to submit a bid.

FIFA said it would send the Bidding Agreement to all interested countries, who will have until May 19 to confirm their involvement."We are thrilled by the expressions of interest received, not least because they come from member associations with a strong football tradition representing four confederations..." FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura said."All member associations can rely on the most robust and comprehensive bidding process in the history of the FIFA Women's World Cup."The hosts will be appointed by the FIFA Congress via public voting on May 17, 2024.Australia and New Zealand are co-host the 2023 edition of the tournament which kicks off on July 20.

Football FIFA cup Germany Belgium Netherlands Brazil Usa Australia Mexico Canada South Africa New Zealand

The men’s Cricket World Cup is less than five months away and could yet see its schedule plunge into chaos amid an ongoing impasse involving Pakistan, India and the Asia Cup.

If India Doesn't Come To Pakistan, We Will Not Be Going To India For World Cup: PCB Chief Najam Sethi

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi on Friday made it clear that Pakistan will travel to India for the ODI World Cup only if the Rohit Sharma-led team is allowed to play the upcoming Asia Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy in his country. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) recently rejected the "hybrid model", which the former journalist feels is the only feasible solution until India and Pakistan start playing each other in their respective nations. Sethi also said that if India comes to Pakistan, their national team will have no issues playing in any Indian city, including Ahmedabad.

Morocco carry hopes of Arab fans at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Morocco’s men stole the hearts of Arabs and fans worldwide at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now the North African nation’s women’s team will look to pull off a similar feat.

For Playing 2023 World Cup Matches, Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Najam Sethi Proposes This

The confusion regarding the host venue of the 2023 Asia Cup still remains. While it was scheduled to be held in Pakistan, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, who is also the head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), in October last year said that India won't travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup. After that statement, the deliberations have been going on regarding the host venue of the continental event. A hybrid model has also been proposed, in which the plan is to shift India's Asia Cup matches outside Pakistan, but no final decision has been made regarding that too.

Joy Neville among four Irish officials for Rugby World Cup

Joy Neville has been named as a television match official for the Rugby World Cup, becoming the first the female official to take part in the men's showpiece event.

Nienaber gets the ball rolling: Boks step up preparations for Rugby Championship, World Cup

With the 2023 international season fast approaching, the Springboks are stepping up their preparations for both the Rugby Championship and this year's showpiece event, the Rugby World Cup in France.