Overview
- FIFA set the 2027 Women’s World Cup to run June 24–July 25, 2027, and named eight Brazilian host cities with the final at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium.
- Eighteen teams have already qualified, including automatic host Brazil, and the remaining places will be decided through confederation qualifying events and a three‑team intercontinental playoff.
- The tournament will keep the 32‑team format of eight groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to a 16‑team knockout bracket.
- FIFA confirmed the field will expand to 48 teams in 2031 and awarded those co‑hosting rights to the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica, a change that will alter qualification and preparation plans for many federations.
- Hosting in South America for the first time is being promoted as a growth opportunity for the women’s game, and upcoming qualifiers such as the 2026 CONCACAF W Championship in Texas will have direct impact on which teams reach Brazil.