The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup teams will again feature 32 nations, with 1 already qualified (host) and the remaining 31 spots to be contested in the qualifying rounds by teams from six confederations. Participating teams come from AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA.
After the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification, 32 teams will qualify for the final tournament. In the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group Stage, all qualified teams will be divided into 8 groups. All 32 nations will be prepared for the world’s biggest women’s football event from July 10 to August 20, 2027. Here you can find the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Teams List.
The 10th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will mark the first time the tournament is hosted in South America, with Brazil as the host nation.
Brazilian women’s Football Team automatically qualified as the host. The remaining spots will be decided through continental qualifying tournaments across six confederations: AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA.
The matches of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 will take place in 8 stadiums spread across 8 host cities in Brazil.
2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Teams
- AFC (Asia): 6 spots (4 direct, 2 playoff)
- CAF (Africa): 4 spots (3 direct, 1 playoff)
- CONCACAF (North, Central America & Caribbean): 5 spots (3 direct, 2 playoff)
- CONMEBOL (South America): 2 spots + host
- OFC (Oceania): 1 spot
- UEFA (Europe): 11 spots
- Host: Brazil (automatic)
The qualified teams for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup are organized into a group stage format with 8 groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, starting from the Round of 16. The final will be held in Rio de Janeiro.
Below is the list of teams that have already qualified or will qualify through their confederation tournaments:
Here is a list of Qualified nations for the 2027 Women’s World Cup –
| S No | Country | Qualification Method | Confederation | Qualification Date | Women’s FIFA Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | Host nation | CONMEBOL | 17 May 2024 | 7 |
AFC (Asia): 6 Teams
- Total Teams Started – 38 in qualifiers
- Spots – 6 (4 direct, 2 inter-confederation play-off)
- Qualifying Start Date – 23 June 2025
- Qualifying End Date – 19 March 2026
- Will be qualified – Japan, Australia, China, South Korea
Qualified teams for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup
All teams have qualified for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The qualified teams are divided into three groups, each containing four teams.
After the quarter-final round, the winning teams will qualify for the Play-in matches.
The winners of these matches will secure spots in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while the losing teams will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.
| Australia | Bangladesh |
| China | Chinese Taipei |
| South Korea | Vietnam |
| Japan | Uzbekistan |
| Iran | Philippines |
| India | North Korea |
CAF (Africa): 4 Teams
- Total Teams Started – 37 in qualifiers
- Spots – 4 (2 direct, 2 play-off)
- Qualifying Start Date – 19 February 2025
- Qualifying End Date – March 2026
- Will be qualified – Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco
Qualified teams for Qualification Process
| Morocco | Kenya |
| Zambia | South Africa |
| Tanzania | Cape Verde |
| Malawi | Senegal |
| Algeria | Cameroon |
| Nigeria | Ivory Coast |
| Ghana | Mali |
| Burkina Faso | Egypt |
CONCACAF (N. America, Central America, Caribbean): 5 Teams
- Total Teams Started – 31 in qualifiers
- Spots – 6 (4 direct, 2 play-off)
- Qualifying Start Date – 27 November 2025
- Qualifying End Date – November 2026
- Will be qualified – USA, Canada, Mexico
Qualified teams for Qualification Process
All teams will play in the 2026 CONCACAF W Championship for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification.
| United States | TBD |
| Canada | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
CONMEBOL (S. America): 2 Teams + Host
- Total Teams Started – 10 in qualifiers
- Spots – 2 (direct) + host (Brazil) + 2 play-off
- Qualifying Start Date – 24 October 2025
- Qualifying End Date – 9 June 2026
- To Qualify: Top 2 in CONMEBOL Women’s Nations League
Qualified teams for Qualification Process
| Paraguay | Venezuela |
| Peru | Argentina |
| Bolivia | Ecuador |
| Colombia | Uruguay |
| Chile | – |
OFC (Oceania): 1 Team
- Total Teams Started – 11 in qualifiers
- Spots – 1 direct + 1 Play-off slots
- Qualifying Start Date – 28 November 2025
- Qualifying End Date – 14 April 2026
- To Qualify: Winner of OFC Women’s Nations League
First round
The four lowest-ranked teams qualify for the knockout round, and the winner advances to round two.
Second round: Qualified teams
| New Zealand | Papua New Guinea |
| American Samoa | Fiji |
| Solomon Islands | New Caledonia |
| Samoa | Vanuatu |
UEFA (Europe): 11 Teams
- Total Teams Started – 53 in qualifiers
- Spots – 11 (direct) + 1 Play-off slots
- Qualifying Start Date – February 2026
- Qualifying End Date – November 2026
- To Qualify: League phase group winners and play-off winners
Tournament Format Details
- Group Stage: 8 groups of 4 teams each
- Advancement: The Top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 16
- Knockout Stage: Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Third-place play-off, Final
- Total Matches: 64
- Duration: July 10 – August 20, 2027
Notable Teams to Watch
- United States – Defending champions from 2023
- Germany, England, France – Traditional European powerhouses
- Japan, Australia – Top Asian contenders
- Brazil – Host nation with strong home support
How many teams will play in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
For the first time in a Women’s World Cup outside Europe/North America, 32 teams will compete in Brazil.
Which country is hosting the Women’s World Cup 2027?
Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
When does the Women’s World Cup 2027 start?
The tournament will start on July 10, 2027, with the final on August 20, 2027.
