2027 Women’s World Cup: The Race for the Trophy Begins in Brazil
BRAZIL 2027
The men’s World Cup is over. The World Cup does not stop.
The next major global national team tournament already has a host country, confirmed dates, stadiums and its first contenders. Brazil will welcome 32 teams from June 24 to July 25, 2027, for the first Women’s World Cup ever held in South America.
Spain will defend the title. Brazil will chase the trophy it has never won. Colombia will arrive after its competitive breakthrough in 2023. Argentina will return under pressure to overcome a barrier it still carries: it has never advanced beyond the group stage.
The United States, England, Canada, Nigeria and several other powers still need to secure qualification.
The road has already begun.
2027 Women’s World Cup: key facts
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Brazil 2027 will retain the format used at Australia and New Zealand 2023: eight groups of four teams, a knockout stage beginning with the round of 16 and 64 matches to decide the champion.
The World Cup that brings the competition to South America
South America has never hosted a Women’s World Cup. Brazil will become the first CONMEBOL nation to stage the tournament, and the setting matters.
This is a country that understands the scale of a World Cup. It hosted the men’s tournaments in 1950 and 2014 and helped build football’s global identity. Its women’s national team, meanwhile, is still chasing the title.
Brazil reached the 2007 final and lost to Germany. Marta became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. Formiga appeared in seven editions. Cristiane produced one of the strongest scoring records in the competition.
The generation that established Brazil among the leading powers never won the trophy.
In 2027, the team will play at home in stadiums where every elimination will carry extra weight. The pressure will go beyond competing. Brazil must turn a unique opportunity into its first world title.
QUALIFICATION
Teams qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup
Fourteen of the 32 places have already been claimed. Brazil qualified as host. Asia completed its six direct places. Argentina and Colombia secured the other South American berths. New Zealand won the Oceania qualification path. Europe has already confirmed four major teams.
| Team | Confederation | Qualification route | Best World Cup result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | CONMEBOL | Host nation | Runner-up in 2007 |
| Argentina | CONMEBOL | South American qualification | Group stage |
| Colombia | CONMEBOL | South American qualification | Quarterfinals in 2023 |
| Australia | AFC | 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup | Fourth place in 2023 |
| China | AFC | 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup | Runner-up in 1999 |
| South Korea | AFC | 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup | Round of 16 in 2015 |
| Japan | AFC | 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup | Champion in 2011 |
| Philippines | AFC | Asian Cup play-in | Group stage in 2023 |
| North Korea | AFC | Asian Cup play-in | Quarterfinals in 2007 |
| New Zealand | OFC | Oceania qualifying winner | Group stage |
| Germany | UEFA | European group winner | Champion in 2003 and 2007 |
| Denmark | UEFA | European group winner | Quarterfinals |
| Spain | UEFA | European group winner | Champion in 2023 |
| France | UEFA | European group winner | Fourth place in 2011 |
Fourteen teams have qualified. Eighteen places remain across Africa, Concacaf, the European playoffs and the intercontinental playoff.
What the first list of qualified teams reveals
Spain will arrive as champion and competitive reference
Spain secured direct qualification and will reach Brazil with a mission reserved for teams that have already changed their place in history: defending the title.
The United States and Germany won consecutive championships. Spain will try to join that group while sustaining a generation built around control, technique and a depth of talent that changed the balance of international football.
Asia has completed its group
Japan remains the continent’s only world champion. Australia finished fourth in 2023. China still carries the memory of the 1999 final. North Korea returns after missing the 2015, 2019 and 2023 editions.
The Philippines will play in a second consecutive World Cup. Asia does not arrive with one single contender. It arrives with six projects at different stages, each capable of changing the shape of a group.
Colombia is no longer a surprise
Colombia reached the quarterfinals in 2023 and lost 2-1 to England after competing on equal terms. That run changed its international position.
In Brazil, Colombia will not begin in anonymity. Opponents will prepare for its pace, attacking aggression and the talent of a generation that has already shown it belongs in the knockout rounds of a World Cup.
Argentina must break its limit
Argentina secured its fifth appearance. The target must now go beyond participation.
The team has never moved beyond the group stage. Brazil 2027 will find a generation with more players in foreign leagues, greater international experience and one clear obligation: turn progress into results.
BRAZIL
The eight cities and stadiums of the 2027 Women’s World Cup
The tournament will cover a large part of Brazil. Matches will take place in eight cities and in stadiums used for major international competitions.
Belo Horizonte
Stadium: Mineirão
One of the most recognisable grounds in Brazilian football. It hosted matches at the men’s World Cups in 1950 and 2014.
Brasília
Stadium: National Stadium
Brazil’s capital will provide one of the largest venues in the tournament.
Fortaleza
Stadium: Arena Castelão
Brazil’s northeast will host World Cup football in a city with a strong connection to the game.
Porto Alegre
Stadium: Beira-Rio
The main host city in southern Brazil will stage another global competition.
Recife
Stadium: Arena de Pernambuco
Recife will serve as another major tournament centre in the northeast.
Rio de Janeiro
Stadium: Maracanã
Brazil’s most symbolic stadium will form part of the World Cup. Rio combines history, tourism and one of the tournament’s main international focal points.
Salvador
Stadium: Arena Fonte Nova
A host city with its own identity, cultural weight and experience in major international events.
São Paulo
Stadium: Arena Itaquera
Brazil’s largest city will become one of the sporting, commercial and logistical centres of the World Cup.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Brazil 2027 will be a World Cup of long distances
The eight host cities are spread across Brazil’s south, southeast, central and northeast regions. Following one team throughout the group stage could require domestic flights and major changes in climate, distance and budget.
The full schedule will determine the route each team must follow and the cost of travelling with it. Before booking flights or accommodation, fans should know the draw, assigned cities and confirmed match dates.
2027 Women’s World Cup format
Thirty-two teams will be divided into eight groups of four.
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Group stage
Each team will play three matches. -
Qualification
The top two teams from each group will advance. -
Round of 16
The knockout stage will begin with 16 teams. -
Quarterfinals
Eight teams will remain in contention. -
Semifinals
Four teams will compete for a place in the decisive match. -
Final
The tenth world champion will be decided on July 25, 2027.
The tournament will feature 64 matches. There will be no round of 32 and no qualification path for the best third-place teams. Dropped points in the opening stage will carry the same competitive cost seen in 2023.
ANALYSIS
The first title contenders
The full field, the draw, the final squads and the physical condition of the leading players are still unknown. Even so, the early map already reveals several centres of power.
Spain
Spain is the defending champion and the technical reference of this era. The team will face pressure to prove that 2023 marked the beginning of a cycle rather than a single peak.
Brazil
Brazil will play at home, understand the conditions and receive support no previous Brazilian women’s team has experienced at a World Cup. That advantage will also increase expectations.
Japan
The 2011 champion retains a clear identity built on technique, movement and collective discipline. Its young generation showed in 2023 that the team was ready to return to the decisive stages.
Germany
The two-time champion will arrive after securing direct qualification. Its history demands a response after the group-stage elimination in 2023.
United States
The United States has not qualified yet. If it advances through Concacaf, it will return as a contender due to its history, structure, depth and competitive strength.
England
England has not secured its place either. The 2023 runner-up must survive the European playoffs before beginning another title challenge.
The players who could define Brazil 2027
The final squad lists are still far away. The World Cup cycle already demands attention on established stars and young players who could reach the tournament at their peak.
TICKETS AND TRAVEL
2027 Women’s World Cup tickets
FIFA has not yet published the full sales calendar, ticket prices or categories.
The current recommendation is to register interest through FIFA’s official channels and avoid purchasing through unauthorized websites. Information on hospitality, packages and sales phases will be added once official confirmation is available.
Sales dates, prices, purchase limits, resale policies and access conditions still need to be announced.
When will the 2027 Women’s World Cup draw take place?
FIFA has stated that the final draw will take place during 2026, but the date and location still await final confirmation.
The draw will determine the eight groups, each team’s path and the distribution of matches across the host cities.
It will also mark the true beginning of travel planning for supporters. Until the groups are known, booking a trip to follow one team means accepting that it could play in cities separated by thousands of kilometres.
Countdown to Brazil 2027
Africa decides its World Cup places.
First round of the European playoffs.
Second European playoff round and Concacaf qualification decisions.
World Cup draw, subject to official confirmation.
Intercontinental playoff and final list of participants.
The Women’s World Cup begins.
The champion is decided.
COVERAGE
Latest 2027 Women’s World Cup news
QUALIFICATION
Every qualified team
Updated tracking of the 32 available places.
ANALYSIS
Contenders, projects and teams under pressure
The competitive evolution on the road to Brazil.
BRAZIL 2027
Host cities, stadiums, tickets and planning
Everything needed to follow the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about the 2027 Women’s World Cup
Where will the 2027 Women’s World Cup be played?
It will be played in Brazil. The host cities are Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.
When does the 2027 Women’s World Cup begin?
It will begin on June 24, 2027.
When will the final be played?
The final will take place on July 25, 2027.
How many teams will participate?
Thirty-two teams will participate.
How many teams have qualified?
As of July 20, 2026, fourteen teams have qualified.
Has Argentina qualified?
Yes. Argentina secured one of South America’s direct places and will play in its fifth World Cup.
Has the United States qualified?
Not yet. The United States must secure its place through Concacaf qualification.
Has England qualified?
Not yet. England must advance through the European playoffs.
When do tickets go on sale?
FIFA has not yet confirmed the full sales calendar or prices. This page will be updated when official information is released.