USWNT seeks qualification path for 2027 Women's World Cup

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

USWNT seeks qualification path for 2027 Women's World Cup
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The U.S. Women's National Team is working towards qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. As FIFA's No. 1-ranked team, the USWNT will compete in the 2026 Concacaf W Championship scheduled from November 27 to December 5 in Texas. They will face El Salvador in the quarterfinals, with four semifinal spots granting direct World Cup qualification. If they lose, the team must navigate a playoff and intercontinental tournament. The tournament will feature 32 teams and takes place from June 24 to July 25, 2027, in various cities across Brazil.

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  • USWNT has not yet qualified for the 2027 World Cup.
  • They enter as Concacaf's top seed and FIFA's No. 1-ranked team.
  • Concacaf W Championship runs from November 27 - December 5, 2026.
  • USWNT opens against lowest-ranked El Salvador in quarterfinals.
  • Four semifinalists earn automatic berths to the World Cup.
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  • 2:09 PMYahoo SportsHow USWNT can punch Its ticket to the 2027 World Cup
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While the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup is about to fully enter the knockout rounds, the USWNT is trying o qualify for the '27 women's World Cup.

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