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FIFA Women's World Cup 2027: Host Nation, Qualified Teams, and Key Details

The 10th edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup takes place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, 2027. Marking the first time the tournament will be held in South America, the event brings together 32 top national teams across eight host cities.

Host Nation & Stadium Venues

FIFA Women's World Cup 2027: Host Nation, Qualified Teams, and Key Details

Brazil
won the hosting rights at the 74th FIFA Congress, defeating a joint European bid from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Matches will be played across eight host cities:

Host CityStadium
Rio de JaneiroEstádio do Maracanã
BrasíliaEstádio Nacional Mané Garrincha
São PauloArena Itaquera
Belo HorizonteEstádio Mineirão
Porto AlegreEstádio Beira-Rio
SalvadorArena Fonte Nova
FortalezaArena Castelão
RecifeArena de Pernambuco

Defending Champions & Past Winners

Spain enters as defending champion after winning their first title at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The United States (USWNT) remains the most decorated country in tournament history with 4 titles (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019).

Other Past Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995), and Japan (2011).

Qualified Teams & Qualification Allocation

FIFA Women's World Cup 2027: Host Nation, Qualified Teams, and Key Details

The 2027 tournament features
32 nations. Brazil qualified automatically as the host nation.

The remaining 31 spots are distributed across six confederations:

UEFA (Europe): 11 direct spots (Denmark, France, Germany, and Spain have secured spots, with additional UEFA play-offs ongoing).

AFC (Asia): 6 direct spots (Australia, China, Japan, North Korea, Philippines, and South Korea earned qualification via the Women's Asian Cup).

CAF (Africa): 4 direct spots (Algeria and Malawi secured historic debuts through continental qualifiers).

CONCACAF (North/Central America & Caribbean): 4 direct spots.

CONMEBOL (South America): 3 direct spots (including Brazil as hosts).

OFC (Oceania): 1 direct spot (New Zealand).

Inter-confederation Play-Offs: 3 final tournament spots decided in early 2027.

Looking Ahead: FIFA Women's World Cup 2031

Following the 2027 edition in Brazil, the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup will expand from 32 to 48 teams.

The primary hosting bid is a historic joint proposal between the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica, marking the first time Caribbean venues will stage World Cup matches.