Breaking New Ground: The BNG bid for 2027 plans to catapult the women’s game to the next level

Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany have combined for a Women’s World Cup 2027 bid that they promise will set the standard for years ahead and provide pathways for women in the game and society. Insideworldfootball talks exclusively to DFB general secretary Heike Ullrich and Royal Belgian Football Association president Pascale Van Damme.

Q. What do you see as the most important impact your joint hosting of 2027 will have on world football?

Heike Ullrich: Our priority is to showcase women’s football in a manner that attracts millions of new players and fans aligning with the ambitious Vision FIFA has set for the women’s game in the years ahead. We believe our bid, if successful, has all the attributes to shine a powerful light on the quality of the women’s game and encourage girls around the world to take up football and follow in the footsteps of their heroes performing at the highest level.

Pascale Van Damme: We also want to scale new heights in relation to the management and overall quality and level of organisation of a FIFA Women’s World Cup both in terms of sporting and non-sporting infrastructure in order to cater for the wishes, demands and expectations of both players and fans. We will ensure a safe and welcoming environment and overall quality of management needed to deliver a smooth and operational successful tournament. The aim is to set the standard for what a competition of this kind should look and feel like in the years ahead.

Heike Ullrich: Furthermore, we believe that profiling women powerfully through a BNG hosted World Cup will have a knock on and positive effect well beyond the game helping female empowerment across all pillars of society globally. That is the impact we’re seeking to have if we are afforded the honor to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.

Pascale Van Damme: And of course, showcase to the world the very best of Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany offering a welcoming environment where fans can visit…

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Author : Paul Nicholson

Publish date : 2024-03-30 06:13:02

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