South Africa have withdrawn from the bidding process to become the host nation for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
World’s football governing body FIFA had received expressions of interest from Brazil, a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, a joint bid from the United States and Mexico as well as a bid from South Africa.
However, the latter have now withdrawn their bid, confirming that they wish to focus on a bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup.
A statement from the South African Football Association read: “South Africa wishes to announce that the country is.