32 teams prepare for 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The 2027 Women's World Cup will be hosted in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, featuring 32 teams across eight cities. Spain, the defending champions, are already qualified, along with Brazil as the host nation. The U.S. women's national team has yet to secure their spot but can qualify with a win over El Salvador in the upcoming CONCACAF W Championship. Key players include Spain's Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, and Brazil's veteran Marta, who continues to build her legacy.
- •Brazil hosts the Women's World Cup from June 24 to July 25.
- •Spain qualified and is the defending champion.
- •The U.S. women's national team can qualify with one win over El Salvador.
- •Marta continues her international career leading Brazil.
- •14 teams have already secured their spots for the tournament.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Way-too-early 2027 Women's World Cup preview: Brazil hosts, Spain defends its crown, the USWNT comes back for revenge
"Move over, fellas: We're less than one year out from seeing the best women's teams in the world compete in Brazil.
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