Four bids to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup have been received, football’s world governing body, FIFA, said on Monday.

The hosts will be appointed at the FIFA 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 U.S. and Mexico.

Brazil and South Africa were the other two countries to submit a bid each.

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 strong football traditions representing four confederations…” said FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura.

“All member-associations can rely on the most robust and comprehensive bidding process in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.”

The FIFA Congress will appoint the hosts via public voting on May 17, 2024.

Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the 2023 edition of the tournament, which kicks off on July 20.

The U.S., Mexico and Canada will co-host the men’s World Cup in 2026.

(Reuters/NAN)