🇧🇷 FIFA Women's World Cup 2027
Brazil hosts the first Women's World Cup in South America — 32 teams, final at the Maracanã.
HostsBrazil
DatesJune 24 – July 25, 2027
Teams32
FinalMaracanã, Rio de Janeiro
Overview
The 2027 Women's World Cup is the first staged in South America. FIFA chose Brazil over a joint Belgium–Netherlands–Germany bid in May 2024. Eight host cities were confirmed in 2025, with the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro pencilled in for the final.
The format matches 2023: 32 teams, eight groups of four, then a Round of 16 and three further knockout rounds.
Hosts and venues
Host cities
- Rio de Janeiro — Maracanã (final)
- São Paulo — Arena Corinthians
- Brasília — Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha
- Belo Horizonte — Mineirão
- Fortaleza — Castelão
- Porto Alegre — Beira-Rio
- Recife — Arena Pernambuco
- Salvador — Arena Fonte Nova
Format
- 32 teams in eight groups of four; the top two in each group advance to a Round of 16.
- 64 matches, from the opening game on June 24 to the final on July 25, 2027.
The path to Women's World Cup 2027: how teams qualify
| Route | How it works |
|---|---|
| Hosts | Brazil qualifies automatically. |
| UEFA | European places are decided through the 2025–26 Women's Nations League and a dedicated qualifying phase in 2026. |
| Other confederations | The 2026 Women's Asian Cup, Women's AFCON, Copa América Femenina 2025, CONCACAF W Championship and OFC Women's Nations Cup double as qualifiers, plus an inter-confederation play-off. |
Key dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Continental qualifying tournaments |
| Late 2026 | Final draw (TBC) |
| June 24, 2027 | Opening match |
| July 25, 2027 | Final, Maracanã |
Women's World Cup 2027 FAQ
Where is the 2027 Women's World Cup?
Brazil, across eight host cities, with the final planned for the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
When is the Women's World Cup 2027?
June 24 – July 25, 2027.
How many teams play?
32 teams, in eight groups of four.
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June – July 2027 (TBC by CAF)🌍 AFCON 2027East Africa's first AFCON: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda co-host the 24-team tournament.
January 7 – February 5, 2027🌏 Asian Cup 2027Saudi Arabia hosts Asia's championship for the first time, in January–February 2027.
June – July 2028 (TBC)🏆 Copa América 2028South America's championship returns in mid-2028 — host still to be confirmed by CONMEBOL.
June – July 2029 (TBC)🏟️ Club World Cup 2029The second 32-team Club World Cup — host to be chosen by FIFA.
Completed🇪🇸 World Cup 2026Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.
Details marked TBC had not been confirmed by the organiser when this page was last reviewed (August 16, 2026).