10th edition · First in South America
FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027
🇧🇷 Brazil · 24 June – 25 July 2027
- 32 teams
- 64 matches
- 8 host cities
- 8 groups
Quick answer: The FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 runs 24 June – 25 July 2027 with 32 teams and 64 matches across eight Brazilian cities. Opening match and final are at the Maracanã. Final draw: Friday, 11 December 2026 in Rio.
Tournament overview
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ is the tenth edition of the tournament and the first staged in South America. FIFA confirmed the window 24 June – 25 July 2027, with 32 teams, 8 groups and 64 matches across eight Brazilian venues that also hosted the 2014 men’s World Cup.
Hosts Brazil open Group A at the Maracanã, then play group games at Arena Itaquera (São Paulo) on 29 June and Estádio Nacional (Brasília) on 4 July. Defending champions Spain arrive as the title holders from Australia & New Zealand 2023.
Knockout host map from FIFA’s schedule: Brasília, Porto Alegre, Recife and Salvador stage matches through the Round of 16; Belo Horizonte and Fortaleza join Rio and São Paulo for the quarter-finals; Rio and São Paulo host the semi-finals; Rio hosts the final.
Key dates
- Final draw
- Friday, 11 December 2026 — Museum of Modern Art (MAM Rio), Rio de Janeiro
- Opening match
- Thursday, 24 June 2027 — Brazil vs TBC (Group A) at Estádio do Maracanã
- Final
- Sunday, 25 July 2027 at Estádio do Maracanã
Qualified teams (18 of 32)
18 of the 32 places are filled. The remaining 14 go to UEFA, Concacaf and the intercontinental play-off. FIFA ranks are from the 20 October 2026 women’s ranking.
| Team | Confederation | FIFA rank | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | UEFA | 1 | UEFA League A group winners · 2023 champions |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | UEFA | 3 | UEFA League A group winners |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | AFC | 5 | AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 |
| 🇫🇷 France | UEFA | 6 | UEFA League A group winners |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | CONMEBOL | 7 | Host nation |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | UEFA | 10 | UEFA League A group winners |
| 🇰🇵 Korea DPR | AFC | 12 | AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | AFC | 15 | AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 |
| 🇰🇷 Korea Republic | AFC | 17 | AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 |
| 🇨🇳 China PR | AFC | 18 | AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | CONMEBOL | 19 | CONMEBOL qualifying |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | CONMEBOL | 30 | CONMEBOL qualifying |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | OFC | 33 | OFC qualifying (April 2026) |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | AFC | 39 | AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | CAF | 62 | WAFCON 2026 champions |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | CAF | 64 | WAFCON 2026 semi-finalists |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | CAF | 73 | WAFCON 2026 third place · debut |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | CAF | 104 | WAFCON 2026 finalists · debut |
Simulate the tournament with these teams · Full qualifiers tracker
Host cities & stadiums
Every city stages at least seven matches, including one knockout tie. Arena Itaquera hosts the most fixtures (10).
| Stadium | City | Matches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estádio do Maracanã | Rio de Janeiro | 9 | Opening match and final. One semi-final. |
| Arena Itaquera | São Paulo | 10 | Most matches of any venue: group stage (incl. Brazil), Round of 16, quarter-final, semi-final and bronze final. |
| Arena Castelão | Fortaleza | 9 | Six group matches, two Round of 16 ties and one quarter-final. |
| Estádio Mineirão | Belo Horizonte | 8 | Six group matches, one Round of 16 and one quarter-final. |
| Estádio Nacional | Brasília | 7 | Hosts Brazil’s third group match; through Round of 16. |
| Estádio Beira-Rio | Porto Alegre | 7 | Six group matches and one Round of 16. |
| Arena de Pernambuco | Recife | 7 | Through Round of 16. |
| Arena Fonte Nova | Salvador | 7 | Six group matches and one Round of 16. |
Guides on this site
- Women’s World Cup 2027 simulator — Free predictor: 32 teams, Round of 16 and title odds from the FIFA women’s ranking.
- Women’s World Cup 2027 predictions — Who will win Brazil 2027? Title odds for Spain, the USA, Germany, England and Brazil.
- Women’s World Cup 2027 complete guide — Dates, time zones, host cities, stadiums, qualified teams and past winners.
- Who has qualified — Qualifier tracker and confederation slots for Brazil 2027.
- Volunteer applications — How to apply for FIFA volunteer roles across the eight host cities.
- Men’s World Cup 2026 hub — Spain’s title run, results and records from Canada, Mexico and the USA.
- World Cup 2030 hub — Centenary men’s edition in Morocco, Portugal and Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027?
The tournament runs from 24 June to 25 July 2027. Brazil open Group A at the Maracanã on Thursday 24 June; the final is at the Maracanã on Sunday 25 July.
Where is the Women’s World Cup 2027 hosted?
Brazil hosts the tenth FIFA Women’s World Cup — the first edition in South America — across eight cities: Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.
How many teams play in Brazil 2027?
32 teams in eight groups of four. The top two from each group reach the Round of 16. FIFA scheduled 64 matches in total.
Which stadium hosts the opening match and the final?
Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro hosts both. Brazil play the opener (Group A vs TBC). The champions lift the trophy there on 25 July 2027. The Maracanã becomes only the third stadium to host both a men’s and a women’s World Cup final.
When is the Women’s World Cup 2027 final draw?
Friday, 11 December 2026 at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM Rio) in Rio de Janeiro. After the draw, FIFA publishes an updated schedule with kick-off times.