When Is the Women’s World Cup 2027?
The tournament runs from 24 June to 25 July 2027, spanning 32 days and 64 matches.
FIFA confirmed the dates on 10 December 2024. The opening match is on 24 June and the final on 25 July.
The stadiums for the opening match and final have not been announced yet. We’ll update this guide when FIFA publishes the full match schedule.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 HOST
Brazil is the sole host — the first South American and first Latin American nation to stage a Women’s World Cup.
Brazil won the vote at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on 17 May 2024, taking 119 votes to the Belgium–Germany–Netherlands bid’s 78.
This makes Brazil the sixth country to host both the men’s and women’s World Cup, having staged the men’s edition in 1950 and 2014.
The official slogan is “Go Epic” (“Vai Ser Épico”), with the emblem unveiled at Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro on 25 January 2026.
Host Cities and Stadiums
Eight cities will host matches, all using stadiums from the 2014 men’s World Cup.
| Host City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | Estádio do Maracanã | 73,139 |
| BrasÃlia | Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha | 69,910 |
| Belo Horizonte | Estádio Mineirão | 66,658 |
| Fortaleza | Arena Castelão | 57,867 |
| Porto Alegre | Estádio Beira-Rio | 50,848 |
| São Paulo | Arena Corinthians | 48,905 |
| Salvador | Arena Fonte Nova | 47,915 |
| Recife | Arena Pernambuco | 45,440 |
The Maracanã in Rio is the largest venue at 73,139 and a strong candidate to host the final.
Format, Teams and Qualification
This is the tenth Women’s World Cup and the second — and last — to feature 32 teams.
FIFA will expand the tournament to 48 teams from the 2031 edition.
The 32 teams play in eight groups of four. The top two from each group reach the round of 16, building to 64 matches in total.
Spain are the defending champions after winning their first title in 2023.
The confederation slots, approved by the FIFA Council on 10 December 2024, are split as follows:
- UEFA (Europe): 11 slots
- AFC (Asia): 6 slots
- CAF (Africa): 4 slots
- CONCACAF (North/Central America, Caribbean): 4 slots
- CONMEBOL (South America): 3 slots, including hosts Brazil
- OFC (Oceania): 1 slot
- Inter-confederation play-offs: 3 slots
Tickets and Planning Your Trip
Tickets are not yet on sale, but you can register your interest now at FIFA.com.
All official tickets will be sold through FIFA’s official ticketing channel, which has not yet announced sale dates or prices.
Brazil is a long-haul trip from the Middle East and South Asia, so booking early pays off. Gulf carriers Qatar Airways and Emirates connect Doha and Dubai to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
You can already compare flights to Rio de Janeiro and flights to São Paulo ahead of demand.
It’s also worth scanning hotels in Rio de Janeiro and hotels in São Paulo early, as prices climb closer to the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 2027 Women’s World Cup being held?
In Brazil, across eight host cities. It is the first Women’s World Cup staged in South America.
When does the tournament take place?
From 24 June to 25 July 2027. The opening match is on 24 June and the final on 25 July.
How many teams will play?
32 teams, in eight groups of four. This is the last edition with 32 teams before FIFA expands to 48 in 2031.
Who are the defending champions?
Spain, who won their first Women’s World Cup title in 2023. They qualify through the European route like everyone else.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are not on sale yet. Register your interest at FIFA.com to be notified when sales open.
Sources
- FIFA — FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 Dates Confirmed
- FIFA — Eight Host Cities Confirmed for Brazil 2027
- FIFA — Women’s World Cup 2027 Stadium Guide
- FIFA — Women’s World Cup 2027: Everything You Need to Know
- FIFA — Register Ticket Interest for Brazil 2027
- Associated Press — Brazil Chosen to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup
- Wikipedia — 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup (venues, capacities and slot allocation)
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