section_path: Host selection
section_name: Host selection
paragraph_text: Host selection
  
  The World Cup was first announced by FIFA in December 2022. This was followed by countries expressing their interests to host, including Finland.
  
  On May 15, 2024, the Philippines was given the hosting rights, beating other bidding nations which include Brazil, Italy, and Spain. The indoor arenas in the Philippines and its successful organization of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup were cited as reasons for the selection.
  
  This will be the first time the Philippines hosts a FIFA event, the second FIFA women's tournament in Southeast Asia - a first since the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship in Thailand, and the second futsal World Cup in the region - a first since the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup, which also took place in Thailand.