The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be staged in Brazil from 24 June to 25 July 2027, with the tournament marking the 10th edition of the competition.
Eight stadiums across Brazil will host matches, and each of the selected venues was also used during the 2014 Men’s World Cup.
The 2027 tournament will be the final Women’s World Cup to feature 32 teams. From 2031, the competition is scheduled to expand to 48 nations.
Brazil automatically secured qualification as the host country. Spain, meanwhile, will arrive as the reigning champions after defeating England in the 2023 final to win their first Women’s World Cup title.
How European Qualification Works
The opening stage of European qualifying was held between March and June 2026.
A total of 53 European nations were divided into three leagues according to the 2025 UEFA Women’s Nations League structure. Leagues A and B each contained 16 teams, while League C featured 21 sides.
The four League A group winners earned automatic places at the 2027 World Cup. Denmark, France, Spain and Germany secured those direct qualification spots.
The other League A teams progressed to the European play-offs, with England and the Republic of Ireland among the nations involved.
The play-off field also includes the top three teams from every League B group, all six League C group winners and the two highest-ranked League C runners-up.
The European qualification campaign also has significance beyond the World Cup, as the results determine promotion and relegation for the next UEFA Women’s Nations League.
How the 32 World Cup Places Are Allocated
The 2027 tournament will feature teams from six continental confederations, alongside nations competing through the inter-confederation play-off tournament.
The available places are divided as follows:
- Europe: 11 places
- Asia: 6 places
- Africa: 4 places
- North America, Central America and the Caribbean: 4 places
- South America: 3 places
- Oceania: 1 place
- Inter-confederation play-offs: 3 places
Ten teams will compete in the inter-confederation play-offs for the final three World Cup places. Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, Ghana, South Africa, Venezuela, Ecuador and Papua New Guinea are currently guaranteed places in that qualification tournament.
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Which Teams Have Qualified?
Brazil are already confirmed as hosts, while a number of other nations have secured qualification through their respective continental campaigns.
Europe
- France
- Denmark
- Germany
- Spain
Asia
- Australia
- China
- South Korea
- Japan
- Philippines
- North Korea
Africa
- Algeria
- Morocco
- Cameroon
- Malawi
North America, Central America and the Caribbean
- No teams confirmed yet
South America
- Brazil – host nation
- Argentina
- Colombia
Oceania
- New Zealand
Inter-Confederation Play-Offs
- No teams confirmed yet
European Play-Offs: Dates and Format
The European play-offs are scheduled to be played across two rounds between October and December 2026.
During the first round, 32 teams will be divided into Path 1 and Path 2.
Path 1 will see teams that finished second or third in League A face the nations that reached the play-offs from League C. These ties will be played over two legs in October, with the winners moving into the second round.
Path 2 will feature the bottom-ranked League A teams and the top League B qualifiers against second- and third-placed League B teams. These matches will also be contested over two legs during October.
The second round will be played across November and December. Winners from Path 1 will meet winners from Path 2 in another two-legged tie, with the successful teams earning a place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
One additional nation that misses out on direct qualification will enter the inter-confederation play-offs and have another opportunity to reach the tournament.
Path 1 Fixtures
- Lithuania vs Sweden
- Romania vs Norway
- Greece vs England
- Croatia vs Iceland
- Kazakhstan vs Republic of Ireland
- Kosovo vs Austria
- Hungary vs Netherlands
- Belarus vs Italy
Path 2 Fixtures
- Albania vs Wales
- Turkey vs Slovenia
- Slovakia vs Ukraine
- Israel vs Switzerland
- Belgium vs Poland
- Czech Republic vs Scotland
- Northern Ireland vs Portugal
- Finland vs Serbia
Which Cities Will Host the Women’s World Cup?
FIFA announced the eight host cities in May 2025. Matches will be played in Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo.
The tournament stadiums are:
- Estadio Mineirao – Belo Horizonte
- Estadio Nacional – Brasilia
- Arena Castelao – Fortaleza
- Estadio Beira-Rio – Porto Alegre
- Arena de Pernambuco – Recife
- Estadio do Maracana – Rio de Janeiro
- Arena Fonte Nova – Salvador
- Arena Itaquera – Sao Paulo
Maracana Set to Host Another Major Tournament
Rio de Janeiro’s famous Maracana Stadium is the largest venue selected for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with a capacity of 78,838.
The stadium has a long history of hosting major football occasions. It staged the finals of the 1950 and 2014 Men’s World Cups, while it also hosted the final of the women’s Olympic football tournament in 2016.
With eight major venues spread across Brazil, the 2027 Women’s World Cup will bring the world’s leading women’s national teams together for a month of international football.
The tournament is scheduled to begin on 24 June 2027, with the final taking place on 25 July 2027
