The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup will unfold across Brazil next summer, marking the first time the tournament lands in South America and setting the stage for a historic celebration of the women's game.
A New Era for Women's Football
Spain enters the event as the world's top‑ranked side, fresh off its 2023 championship that saw Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati and Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas lift the trophy alongside rising star Salma Paralluelo.
The United States, currently second in the global rankings, will use two October friendlies against Spain in Spain as a final tune‑up before entering CONCACAF qualifying, a series that follows a narrow 2‑1 loss and a 1‑0 win in Brazil earlier this June.
Brazil, the host nation, has never captured the women's crown despite a storied men's legacy that includes the 1950 and 2014 World Cups and the 2016 Olympics. Veteran captain Marta, now 41, will lead a squad that also features executive director of legacy and stakeholder affairs Aline Pellegrino, who is overseeing the tournament's long‑term impact.
Legacy Cities and Expanding Horizons
All eight venues slated for matches were also host cities for the 2014 men's tournament, linking the women's event to Brazil's rich football heritage. The competition will be the last edition played with 32 teams before FIFA plans to expand the format to 48 nations in future cycles, a shift that could reshape qualification pathways for nations ranging from Australia and Germany to Jamaica and Costa Rica.
With fourteen teams already secured, including powerhouses such as France, Germany, Japan and the United States, the tournament promises a blend of established contenders and emerging forces. As the world watches, the event is poised to cement women's football's growing prominence on the global stage.