The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil from 24 June to 25 July 2027, with 32 national teams competing for the biggest prize in international women’s football.
Brazil will become the first South American country to host the Women’s World Cup. Matches will be played across eight host cities, with qualification taking place throughout 2026 and 2027 to determine the teams joining hosts Brazil at the tournament.
Spain will enter the competition as defending champions after winning their first Women’s World Cup in 2023.
This World Cup 2027 guide tracks everything you need to know in the build-up to the tournament, including qualified teams, qualification, host cities and stadiums, fixtures, results, tickets, broadcast information and the latest World Cup news.
Last updated: 23 September 2026
Women’s World Cup 2027 at a Glance
| Host country | Brazil |
| Tournament dates | 24 June – 25 July 2027 |
| Teams | 32 |
| Host cities | 8 |
| Defending champions | Spain |
| Opening match | 24 June 2027 |
| Final | 25 July 2027 |
| Qualification | Ongoing |
| Group-stage draw | To be confirmed |
| Broadcast in the UK | To be confirmed |
Which Teams Have Qualified for the Women’s World Cup 2027?
The 2027 World Cup will feature 32 teams, with qualification taking place across FIFA’s six confederations. Brazil qualified automatically as hosts, while 13 other nations have already secured their places at the tournament.
Qualified Teams
| Team | Confederation | Qualification route |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | CONMEBOL | Hosts |
| Australia | AFC | Direct qualification |
| China PR | AFC | Direct qualification |
| Japan | AFC | Direct qualification |
| Korea DPR | AFC | Direct qualification |
| Korea Republic | AFC | Direct qualification |
| Philippines | AFC | Direct qualification |
| Argentina | CONMEBOL | Direct qualification |
| Colombia | CONMEBOL | Direct qualification |
| New Zealand | OFC | Direct qualification |
| Germany | UEFA | League A group winner |
| Denmark | UEFA | League A group winner |
| Spain | UEFA | League A group winner |
| France | UEFA | League A group winner |
That leaves 18 places still to be decided. Africa and Concacaf have yet to confirm their direct qualifiers, while further places will be decided through the remaining UEFA qualification process and the FIFA inter-confederation play-offs.
For complete qualification standings, upcoming play-offs and an explanation of each confederation’s route to Brazil, see our Women’s World Cup 2027 Qualifiers Tracker.
Women’s World Cup 2027 Qualification
Qualification for the Women’s World Cup is taking place across FIFA’s six confederations, with 31 places available alongside automatically qualified hosts Brazil.
Fourteen teams have now secured their places at the tournament, including six from Asia, two from South America, New Zealand from Oceania and four European nations.
The remaining places will be decided as the qualification campaigns continue, with the final World Cup spots also involving FIFA’s inter-confederation play-offs.
Our dedicated Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifiers tracker follows the qualification process in detail, including:
- every team that has qualified
- qualification routes by confederation
- UEFA qualifying and play-offs
- upcoming qualification dates
- the inter-confederation play-offs
For the full picture, see our Women’s World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Qualified Teams & Qualification Tracker.
Latest Updates
Qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup is progressing.
September 2026
Germany, Denmark, Spain and France have secured direct qualification from UEFA after winning their League A groups.
The European qualification campaign will now continue through the play-offs, where the remaining UEFA places will be decided.
Australia, China PR, Japan, Korea DPR, Korea Republic and the Philippines have qualified through the AFC route, while Argentina and Colombia have secured their places from South America.
New Zealand have qualified from Oceania, while hosts Brazil were automatically guaranteed a place at the tournament.
Qualification in Africa and Concacaf will determine further participants, with the inter-confederation play-offs eventually deciding the final places in the 32-team field.
This section will be updated with the major qualification developments, tournament draw, fixture announcements and other confirmed WC 2027 news as the competition approaches.
When Is the Women’s World Cup 2027?
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place from 24 June to 25 July 2027 in Brazil. The tournament will run for just over a month and feature 32 national teams. It will be the second Women’s World Cup played under the 32-team format, following the 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
The 32 qualified teams will be divided into eight groups of four. Each nation will play three group-stage matches, with the top two teams from every group progressing to the round of 16.
From there, the competition follows a knockout format:
- Round of 16
- Quarter-finals
- Semi-finals
- Third-place play-off
- Final
The Women’s World Cup final will be played on Sunday 25 July 2027.
Host Cities and Stadiums
The 2027 Women’s World Cup will be staged across eight cities in Brazil, using stadiums around the country.
Several of the venues previously hosted matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while the tournament will also take women’s international football to different regions of Brazil.
Women’s World Cup 2027 Host Cities
| Host city | Stadium |
|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | Estádio Mineirão |
| Brasília | Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha |
| Fortaleza | Arena Castelão |
| Porto Alegre | Estádio Beira-Rio |
| Recife | Arena de Pernambuco |
| Rio de Janeiro | Estádio do Maracanã |
| Salvador | Arena Fonte Nova |
| São Paulo | Neo Química Arena |
The eight host cities cover a large geographical area, meaning teams and supporters could face significant travel during the tournament. Exact match allocations for each stadium will become clearer with the full tournament schedule.
Once FIFA confirms which stadium will host the opening match, semi-finals and final, this section should be updated to identify those major fixtures.
Women’s World Cup 2027 Fixtures and Schedule
The full Women’s World Cup 2027 fixture list, including match-ups, kick-off times and venues, will be added here when confirmed.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening match | 24 June 2027 |
| Group stage | To be confirmed |
| Round of 16 | To be confirmed |
| Quarter-finals | To be confirmed |
| Semi-finals | To be confirmed |
| Third-place play-off | To be confirmed |
| Final | 25 July 2027 |
Groups and Draw
The Women’s World Cup 2027 group-stage draw has not yet taken place.
Once the draw is completed, all eight groups will be added here along with the latest standings during the tournament.
Women’s World Cup 2027 Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | To be confirmed |
| Group B | To be confirmed |
| Group C | To be confirmed |
| Group D | To be confirmed |
| Group E | To be confirmed |
| Group F | To be confirmed |
| Group G | To be confirmed |
| Group H | To be confirmed |
How to Watch the Women’s World Cup 2027
UK broadcast details for the 2027 Women’s World Cup have not yet been confirmed.
This section will be updated with TV channels, streaming options and coverage information once the broadcast arrangements are announced.
Women’s World Cup 2027 Tickets
Ticket sales for the 2027 Women’s World Cup have not yet begun. Official ticket information, including sale dates, ticket phases, prices and purchasing details, will be added here when announced by FIFA.
Supporters should only purchase tickets through official FIFA sales channels or authorised ticket providers.
Previous Women’s World Cup Winners
Spain are the defending Women’s World Cup champions after defeating England 1-0 in the 2023 final in Sydney. The United States remain the most successful nation in the competition’s history with four titles.
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | China | United States | Norway |
| 1995 | Sweden | Norway | Germany |
| 1999 | United States | United States | China PR |
| 2003 | United States | Germany | Sweden |
| 2007 | China | Germany | Brazil |
| 2011 | Germany | Japan | United States |
| 2015 | Canada | United States | Japan |
| 2019 | France | United States | Netherlands |
| 2023 | Australia & New Zealand | Spain | England |
Most Women’s World Cup titles
| Nation | Titles |
|---|---|
| United States | 4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Norway | 1 |
| Japan | 1 |
| Spain | 1 |
Women’s World Cup 2027 FAQ
Where will the 2027 Women’s World Cup be held?
Brazil will host the tournament across eight cities: Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo. It will be the first Women’s World Cup staged in South America.
Why is Brazil hosting the 2027 Women’s World Cup?
Brazil was selected to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the 74th FIFA Congress, receiving 119 votes. The joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany received 78 votes.
Who has qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup?
Qualification is ongoing. See the qualified teams table above for the latest list of nations that have secured a place at Brazil 2027.
Who are the defending Women’s World Cup champions?
Spain are the defending champions after beating England 1-0 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.
When will the Women’s World Cup 2027 draw take place?
The group-stage draw details are still to be confirmed. Once the draw takes place, all eight groups will be added to this guide.
Where will the Women’s World Cup 2027 final be played?
The final is scheduled for 25 July 2027. [If the final venue is not officially confirmed in the information you have, I would leave it at that rather than speculate.]
