Women’s World Cup 2027: Dates, Locations, and USWNT Chances
The next women’s World Cup is set to begin on June 24, 2027. This tournament will be the 10th edition of the event and the first time it’s held in South America, with Brazil as the host country.
Where Will the Matches Take Place?
The competition will span several Brazilian cities, including:
- Belo Horizonte - Estadio Mineirao
- Brasilia - Estadio Nacional
- Fortaleza - Arena Castelao
- Porto Alegre - Estadio Beira-Rio
- Recife - Arena de Pernambuco
- Rio de Janeiro - Estadio do Maracana
- Salvador - Arena Fonte Nova
- Sao Paulo - Arena Itaquera
Does the USWNT Have a Shot at Winning?
Looking at past results, the USWNT stands out as the most successful team in women’s World Cup history, having won the title four times—more than any other nation. Germany follows with two championships, while Spain, Japan, and Norway have each taken home one trophy.
The US team clinched back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2019 but faced an unexpected early exit in the 2023 round of 16, losing to Sweden in a penalty shootout. Despite that setback, they bounced back by winning gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
How Will the US Qualify for the Tournament?
The 2027 tournament will feature 32 teams, with Brazil automatically qualified as hosts. The US begins its qualification campaign in November during the quarterfinals of the Concacaf W Championship against El Salvador.
Qualification matches kicked off in February 2025 and will wrap up by February 2027. Teams earn their spots through continental championships or separate qualifying contests. So far, 14 teams have secured their place, including reigning champion Spain. England, last year’s runner-up, remains in contention along with several others.
Tournament Structure and Next Steps
The format remains unchanged, with eight groups of four teams each. The top two from each group will move forward to the knockout stages. The official group draw is expected around December 2026, according to US Soccer.
