Women's World Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Who Has Qualified So Far?
Updated 22 August 2026 — 18 of 32 berths confirmed. Africa's WAFCON 2026 delivered four debutants and history-makers.
Quick answer: 18 teams have qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil so far — including Brazil (hosts), Japan, Spain, Germany, Algeria (debut), Malawi (debut) and Morocco. 14 slots remain via UEFA, CONCACAF, CAF play-offs and inter-confederation playoffs.
FIFA.com is actively tracking Women's World Cup 2027 qualifiers across all confederations — with WAFCON 2026 in Morocco dominating August headlines after Algeria's first-ever qualification and Cameroon's continental title.
Follow every confederation → Women's World Cup 2027 hub on FIFA
2027 Women's World Cup at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Host | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Dates | 24 June – 25 July 2027 (expected) |
| Teams | 32 (expanded format) |
| Qualified so far | 18 |
| Remaining slots | 14 |
| First goal in qualifying | Laura Taleb Muller (Algeria vs South Sudan, 19 Feb 2025) |
Brazil will become the first CONMEBOL nation to host the Women's World Cup — and the second Southern Hemisphere host after Australia/New Zealand 2023.
Every Team Qualified for Women's World Cup 2027 (So Far)
| Confederation | Qualified teams |
|---|---|
| Host | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| AFC | 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇳 China, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| OFC | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| UEFA | 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France |
| CONMEBOL | 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇨🇴 Colombia |
| CAF (WAFCON) | 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇲🇼 Malawi |
Debutants: Algeria and Malawi reach their first Women's World Cup. Algeria's qualification — confirmed on 8 August 2026 — ended a decades-long wait for North African women's football on the global stage.
WAFCON 2026: How Africa Decided Four Berths
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco doubled as CAF's direct qualification route for Brazil 2027. The four quarter-final winners booked their World Cup tickets:
| Match | Date | Result | World Cup impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco vs South Africa | 8 Aug | Morocco 2–1 | Morocco qualified (2nd World Cup) |
| Algeria vs Ivory Coast | 8 Aug | Algeria 2–1 | Algeria debut at Women's World Cup |
| Cameroon vs Nigeria | 9 Aug | Cameroon 0–0 (3–0 pens) | Cameroon qualified (3rd World Cup) |
| Malawi vs Ghana | 9 Aug | Malawi 3–2 | Malawi debut — giant-killer run |
WAFCON 2026 knockout results
| Stage | Result |
|---|---|
| Semi-finals | Cameroon beat Morocco on penalties; Algeria beat Malawi |
| Third place | Algeria 1–1 Morocco (3–1 pens) — Algeria's first WAFCON podium |
| Final | Cameroon 3–0 Malawi — Cameroon's second WAFCON title |
Cameroon are WAFCON 2026 champions. Morocco and Algeria — the two North African rivals featured on FIFA.com's qualifier tracker — both secured World Cup berths even before the third-place match.
Sources: BBC Sport · Al Jazeera · Wikipedia — 2027 qualification
Why Algeria & Morocco Dominated Search Volume in August 2026
Three factors drove massive interest:
- Algeria's debut — first Women's World Cup in the nation's history
- North African rivalry — Morocco (2023 Round of 16) vs Algeria (debut) in the same WAFCON
- Morocco's 2022 men's World Cup halo — fans expected the Atlas Lionesses to build on continental momentum
Morocco reached the 2023 Women's World Cup Round of 16 — the best finish by an African nation at the time (later surpassed by Morocco's own 2022 men's semi-final and the Lionesses' continued growth). Algeria had never qualified before 8 August 2026.
Other Confederation Updates
AFC — Asian Cup decided six berths
The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup (March 2026) sent Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, Philippines and North Korea to Brazil. Japan beat Australia 1–0 in the final.
UEFA — four direct so far, 32 still in play
Germany, Denmark, Spain and France won their UEFA qualifying groups by June 2026. UEFA play-offs continue from October 2026 — including Romania vs Norway and Israel vs Switzerland on FIFA's live qualifier widget.
CONMEBOL — Colombia & Argentina through
Colombia won the 2025–26 Women's Nations League; Argentina finished runners-up. Brazil hosts automatically.
CONCACAF & OFC — still open
- New Zealand qualified via OFC (April 2026)
- CONCACAF W Championship final tournament: November 2026 — USA and Canada among favorites
- Inter-confederation play-offs: November 2026 – February 2027 — three final berths
African Play-Off Teams Still Alive
The four WAFCON quarter-final losers — South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Ghana — entered CAF play-offs on 13 August 2026:
| Play-off | Result |
|---|---|
| South Africa vs Nigeria | South Africa 2–1 |
| Ghana vs Ivory Coast | Ghana 2–1 |
South Africa and Ghana advance to FIFA inter-confederation play-offs for two additional African berths at Brazil 2027.
Women's World Cup 2027 Format
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Teams | 32 |
| Groups | 8 × 4 (expected) |
| Host | Brazil — automatic |
| Previous edition | Australia/New Zealand 2023 (Spain champions) |
Spain will defend their title as 2023 world champions — they qualified via UEFA in June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has qualified for Women's World Cup 2027?
18 teams so far — see the full table above. Brazil (hosts), Japan, Spain, Germany, Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, Malawi and others.
Has Algeria qualified for the Women's World Cup 2027?
Yes — Algeria's first-ever Women's World Cup, confirmed via WAFCON quarter-final win on 8 August 2026.
Has Morocco qualified for Women's World Cup 2027?
Yes — Morocco's second consecutive qualification (also 2023).
When is the Women's World Cup 2027?
Expected June–July 2027 in Brazil. Exact dates TBA by FIFA.
How many teams qualify for Women's World Cup 2027?
32 teams — Brazil as host plus 31 qualifiers.
Who won WAFCON 2026?
Cameroon beat Malawi 3–0 in the final. Algeria finished third.
How can Africa still qualify more teams?
South Africa and Ghana won WAFCON play-offs and can reach Brazil via inter-confederation play-offs.