Women's World Cup 2027
Brazil hosts the 10th edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 — the first time South America has hosted the tournament and a historic occasion for women's football in Latin America. Spain arrive as reigning champions, the USWNT are rebuilding after their 2023 disappointment, and the Lionesses of England are among the favourites to go all the way in a tournament that continues to grow in global viewership and commercial reach.
Brazil as Host
Brazil's hosting rights were awarded by FIFA following a competitive bidding process. The country has a passionate football culture but women's football has historically been underdeveloped relative to the men's game. Hosting the Women's World Cup provides a generational opportunity to grow the domestic game and deliver infrastructure that supports long-term women's football development in South America.
The tournament will be played across multiple cities including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, and Porto Alegre. The Maracanã, one of the world's most iconic football grounds, is expected to host the final — making the 2027 Women's World Cup Final potentially one of the most spectacular in the tournament's history.
Brazil's national women's team — known as the Seleção Feminina — arrive as hosts with enormous pressure and equally enormous expectation. Marta, Brazil's all-time record scorer, will be 41 by 2027 and unlikely to feature prominently. A new generation must carry the host nation's hopes.
Tournament Favourites
Spain — Reigning Champions
Spain won the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia/New Zealand in dramatic fashion, with Olga Carmona's goal securing the trophy. Despite the off-field controversies that followed — the RFEF crisis, player strikes — the squad's quality is undeniable. They will arrive in Brazil in 2027 as the team to beat, with a core of players entering their peak years.
England Lionesses
Euro 2022 winners, 2023 World Cup runners-up — England's Lionesses are consistently among the world's top three women's teams. Mary Earps, Lauren Hemp, and a core of WSL-based players will be 25-27 in 2027, potentially at their prime. After two near-misses, the 2027 tournament represents a genuine window for England to win the ultimate prize.
USA Rebuilding
The USWNT's Round of 16 exit at the 2023 World Cup — beaten by Sweden on penalties — was their earliest ever World Cup exit. A rebuilding process is underway with younger players from the NWSL and European clubs. If the rebuild succeeds, a 2027 USWNT could return to former dominance. If it fails, a third consecutive underperformance would be a crisis.
Germany's Recovery
Germany exited the 2023 Women's World Cup in the group stage — the first time since 1995. A major rebuild is underway. By 2027, if the younger generation of Bundesliga talent has matured, Germany could return as a genuine contender. They remain one of the structurally deepest women's football nations in Europe.