Events

In the years to come, the KNVB will focus on preparing bids to host major international events in the Netherlands. The next one? FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, together with the Belgian (RBFA) and German (DFB) football associations: BNG 2027.

In recent years, the Netherlands has established a solid reputation when it comes to the organisation of events. UEFA and FIFA consider the KNVB as a reliable and stable partner.

Examples of international events hosted by the Netherlands are the 2000 European Championship, the Under-20 World Cup in 2005, the European Under-21 Championship in 2007 the Europa League Final in 2013, WEURO 2017, EURO 2020, FEURO 20222 and most recently, UEFA Women's Champions League final 2023.

2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

In december 2023, the Belgian (KBVB), Dutch (KNVB) and German (DFB) soccer federations presented their joint candidacy for the 2027 World Cup to FIFA. In the bid book, the three soccer unions describe in detail how we will organize the best World Cup ever. Breaking New Ground 2027. For there is an ambitious plan on the table: a sustainable, compact, commercially attractive World Cup, with a unique fan experience. We are convinced that the tournament will have a major impact on the global development of women's soccer. The ambition is clear: during the summer of 2027, all eyes should be on the soccer fields in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

Breaking New Ground 2027 Go to BNG2027.com for more information.

"Women's football is developing at great speed. Girls are taking up the game in huge numbers alongside growing and deepening fan interest. Our focus at BNG2027 is to deliver a bid that will build on this momentum and accelerate and deepen further engagement. We believe that our bid encompasses all the elements to achieve just that and support FIFA in its mission to shape an exciting future for the women’s game globally. Our motto which spells out the first letter of each of our three nations reflects the ambition we have set ourselves. Breaking New Ground seeks to go that extra mile to deliver a World Cup of the highest quality taking the game to its next level as it looks to fulfill its true potential."

Lasting legacies

In the coming years, the KNVB will be bidding to host more international events in the Netherlands, building on a beautiful legacy such as WEURO 2017. Events are meant for the fans. Everyone who supports the Dutch national team should have the opportunity to cheer them on at a World Cup or European Championship held in the Netherlands. Attending a European championship or World Cup match is, for many, an experience of a lifetime. 

We seek to create events with lasting legacies. The KNVB believes that the legacy of each football event in the Netherlands must be positive and long-lasting. This can only be achieved if all parties cooperate.

For more information, please contact:

Gijs de Jong

KNVB Secretary-General

• gijs.dejong@knvb.nl