The International Va'a Federation Board awarded Samoa the championship following a unanimous vote in Marina Del Rey, California.
Samoan Global News reports the decision follows a bidding process which saw Samoa's two man delegation fly to the United States and present before the Board of Directors.
The event will held from 8th to 15th of August 2021, and is expected to bring 1,500 paddlers from 38 countries to the shores of Samoa.
