BANGKOK — Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The FIFA Congress on Friday voted 119-78 for Brazil in the reduced field of two candidates to host the 2027 tournament after a joint bid by the United States and Mexico was pulled late last month, and South Africa withdrew its candidacy in November. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] It will be the first time the global women’s tournament, first played in 1991, is staged in South America. Read More: How the Women’s World Cup Evolved Into What It Is Today Brazil was strongly favored to win since October when FIFA brokered deals for the men’s World Cups of 2030 and 2034.