FIFA has officially launched preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, marking a historic milestone as the first edition of the tournament ever held in South America. Brazil, a nation renowned for its deep footballing passion and culture, was selected as the host following a formal bidding process, with the announcement made in May 2024 after receiving strong support from FIFA members.
This 10th edition of the Women’s World Cup introduces a significant expansion, growing from the previous 32-team format seen in recent men’s tournaments to now include 32 women’s national teams as well. The increase allows for broader representation across all six FIFA confederations, giving more nations the opportunity to compete on the global stage and elevating the profile of women’s football worldwide.
The tournament is scheduled to run from June 24 to July 25, 2027. This carefully chosen window ensures the event concludes well before the men’s expanded FIFA Club World Cup, which is set to take place later in the same summer, thereby avoiding any scheduling conflicts and allowing players, fans, and broadcasters to focus fully on each competition in turn.
Matches will take place across several vibrant host cities in Brazil, utilizing iconic and modern stadiums to deliver an unforgettable atmosphere. With the tournament’s kick-off just over a year away from now, excitement continues to build as qualifying campaigns progress and the official branding, match schedule details, and further preparations take shape under FIFA’s oversight. This edition promises to be a landmark celebration of women’s football in one of the sport’s most passionate heartlands.