The 10th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to take place in Brazil from 24 June to 25 July 2027, bringing the world’s leading women’s national teams together for one of football’s biggest international tournaments.
Brazil will host the competition across eight stadiums, all of which were previously used during the men’s 2014 World Cup.
The 2027 tournament will be the second and final Women’s World Cup featuring 32 teams. From the 2031 edition onwards, the competition is scheduled to expand to 48 nations.
Brazil have already secured their place automatically as the host nation, while Spain enter the tournament as reigning world champions after defeating England in the 2023 final to claim their first Women’s World Cup title.
How European World Cup Qualifying Works
The first stage of European qualification was held between March and June 2026.
A total of 53 European nations were divided into three leagues based on the 2025 UEFA Women’s Nations League structure. Leagues A and B contained 16 teams each, while League C featured 21 nations.
The four group winners in League A secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Those teams were Denmark, France, Spain and Germany.
The remaining League A nations moved into the European play-offs, including England and the Republic of Ireland.
Qualification places in the play-offs were also awarded to the top three teams from each League B group, all six League C group winners and the two best-performing League C runners-up.
The qualifying competition also determined promotion and relegation positions for the next UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign.
World Cup Qualification Places by Confederation
The 32-team tournament will feature nations from six continental confederations, along with teams progressing through the inter-confederation play-off competition.
The allocation is:
- 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 nations will compete in the inter-confederation play-offs for the remaining three World Cup positions. Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, Ghana, South Africa, Venezuela, Ecuador and Papua New Guinea are among the teams currently guaranteed a place in that tournament.
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Teams Already Qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup
Several nations have already booked their places alongside hosts Brazil.
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
- Argentina
- Colombia
Oceania
- New Zealand
Inter-confederation Play-offs
- No teams confirmed yet
European Play-Offs: Format and Fixtures
The European play-offs will be contested over two rounds between October and December 2026.
The opening round involves 32 teams divided between Path 1 and Path 2.
In Path 1, teams finishing second and third in League A will face nations that reached the play-offs from League C. These ties will be played over two legs in October, with the winners advancing.
Path 2 features the bottom-ranked League A teams and the leading League B qualifiers against the second- and third-placed teams from League B. These matches will also be played over two legs in October.
The second round will take place during November and December. Winners from Path 1 will meet winners from Path 2 in two-legged ties, with the successful teams earning qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
One additional nation that fails to qualify directly will receive another opportunity through the inter-confederation play-offs.
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
Where Will the 2027 Women’s World Cup Be Played?
FIFA confirmed the eight host cities in May 2025. The tournament will be staged in Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo.
The selected 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 Football Event
The iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro is the largest venue selected for the tournament, with a capacity of 78,838 spectators.
The historic stadium previously hosted the finals of the 1950 and 2014 men’s World Cups. It was also the venue for the final of the women’s Olympic football tournament in 2016.
With eight established football venues hosting matches across Brazil, the 2027 Women’s World Cup is set to provide a major stage for the continued growth of the women’s game.
The tournament will begin on 24 June 2027, with the final scheduled for 25 July 2027, as Brazil prepares to welcome the world’s top women’s national teams.