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FIFA Reveals Shortlist of 12 Cities for Women's World Cup 2033

John Martinez
John Martinez

FIFA has narrowed the field to 12 potential host cities for the 2033 Women's World Cup, spanning multiple continents in what could be a groundbreaking multi-nation tournament.

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FIFA has unveiled a shortlist of 12 cities being considered to host the 2033 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the possibility of the first-ever tournament spanning multiple continents.

The Shortlisted Cities

Europe (4 cities) 1. **London, England** - Wembley Stadium (90,000) 2. **Paris, France** - Stade de France (81,338) 3. **Berlin, Germany** - Olympiastadion (74,475) 4. **Madrid, Spain** - Santiago Bernabéu (81,044)

South America (3 cities) 5. **São Paulo, Brazil** - Neo Química Arena (49,205) 6. **Buenos Aires, Argentina** - Estadio Monumental (84,567) 7. **Santiago, Chile** - Estadio Nacional (48,665)

Asia (3 cities) 8. **Tokyo, Japan** - National Stadium (68,000) 9. **Seoul, South Korea** - Seoul World Cup Stadium (66,704) 10. **Mumbai, India** - New Mumbai Stadium (80,000 planned)

Africa (2 cities) 11. **Johannesburg, South Africa** - FNB Stadium (94,736) 12. **Cairo, Egypt** - Cairo International (75,000)

Multi-Continent Possibility

FIFA is seriously considering a revolutionary format:

Option A: Single Host - One nation hosts all 64 matches - Traditional model - Lower travel costs

Option B: Regional Clusters - 2-3 nations share hosting duties - Example: Brazil-Argentina-Chile - Reduces infrastructure burden

Option C: Global Tournament - Groups played across continents - Finals in single nation - Maximum global exposure

Selection Criteria

FIFA's evaluation team is assessing:

  1. **Stadium infrastructure** (40%)
  1. **Transportation** (25%)
  1. **Accommodation** (15%)
  1. **Legacy potential** (20%)

Timeline for Decision

  • **March 2026**: Site inspection visits
  • **June 2026**: Shortlist reduced to 6-8
  • **December 2026**: Final bids submitted
  • **March 2027**: Host announcement

FIFA President's Vision

Gianni Infantino stated: "The 2033 Women's World Cup will be transformational. Whether single-host or multi-continent, this tournament will showcase the incredible growth of women's football and inspire the next generation."

Broadcast Rights

Early projections suggest: - 3+ billion cumulative TV viewers - $1 billion in broadcast rights - Record prize money pool

The winning bid is expected to generate $2-3 billion in economic impact for host regions.

Final decision expected Q1 2027.

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