Women's World Cup:

As the men's FIFA World Cup winds down to the championship between Argentina and Spain on Sunday, July 19, it's time to turn our attention to the women's once-every-four-years global showcase in 2027.

Unlike the three host countries of Canada, Mexico, and the United States for the men, the women's World Cup hosting duties will belong exclusively to Brazil, which will be the first South American country to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Fourteen countries have already qualified for the 2027 tournament, with the remaining 18 slots to be filled before the official draw is announced later this year.

Spain took home the 2023 World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over England. The United States, which has won the four Women's World Cups, the most of any nation, was knocked out in the round of 16 by Sweden after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat.

This will be the last World Cup to feature 32 teams as FIFA plans to expand to 48 teams for the 2031 tournament. No host nation has been announced for 2031, though it is expected the United States and three other nations, Mexico, Jamaica, and Costa Rica, will get the hosting nod.

When is the Women's World Cup?

Host country: Brazil

Tournament dates: June 24 - July 25, 2027

Host cities (stadiums):

Belo Horizonte (Estádio Mineirão)

Brasília (Estádio Nacional)

Fortaleza (Arena Castelão)

Porto Alegre (Estádio Beira-Rio)

Recife (Arena de Pernambuco)

Rio de Janeiro (Estádio do Maracanã)

Salvador (Arena Fonte Nova)

São Paulo (Arena Itaquera)

Qualified teams

Host: Brazil

Asian Football Confederation (AFC): Australia, People's Republic of China, Japan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Korea Republic, Philippines

Confederation of African Football (CAF): None

Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF): None

South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL): Argentina, Colombia

Oceania Football Confederation (OFC): New Zealand

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