Countdown begins as 2027 Women's World Cup approaches in Brazil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The 2027 Women's World Cup will be hosted in Brazil, marking the first time a South American country has held the tournament. Scheduled to begin in one year, the event will feature 32 teams competing across eight cities. Recently, thirteen nations, including reigning champions Spain, have qualified, while the U.S. Women’s National Team will commence their qualification process on November 27. This World Cup is anticipated to be a pivotal moment for women's soccer in South America, where growth has been evident but ongoing challenges remain.
- •The tournament will start in June 2027 with 32 teams.
- •Brazil will be the first South American host of the Women's World Cup.
- •Spain and thirteen other nations have qualified so far.
- •Qualification for the U.S. begins on November 27.
- •This is the first Women’s World Cup to be broadcast on Netflix.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — One year to the 2027 World Cup! Plus: International star returning to NWSL
"Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. Yesterday was Father’s Day, but we can’t get over this story about the first mother-son duo to both play in a World Cup. In today’s Full Time: 📓 Key facts about the 2027 World Cup 🔙 Sam Kerr’s Gotham return 🌎 Trinity Rodman is everywhere Let’s start with why next year’s World Cup matters to an entire continent … One Year To Go The biggest tournament in South
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