The countdown to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil has begun. While the men’s World Cup is currently underway, the women’s tournament is set to start on June 24, 2027. Brazil, which has an automatic spot as host, has never won the women’s tournament.

Qualification and Host Cities

Qualification for the tournament has already begun. Thirteen other teams have qualified, including Australia, Philippines, Japan, North Korea, China, South Korea, Argentina, Colombia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Spain, and Denmark. The host cities for the women’s matches are the same eight cities that hosted men’s games in 2014: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, and Salvador.

FIFA chief football officer Jill Ellis expressed her excitement about the tournament, saying, “I think the same energy you’re going to feel right now when you bring the world together, and you have an incredible product in women’s football, I mean, the level of quality the players is so extraordinary that I think, honestly, it will be an epic showcase of football and fandom.”

Growth of Women’s Soccer

Women’s soccer has experienced exponential growth in the past decade, with new leagues, increasing viewership, and revenues. The Women’s World Cup in Brazil will be the last with 32 teams. In 2031, the event will include 48 teams, like the men’s tournament.

Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.