When Is the Women’s World Cup and Can the US Win Again?

When Will the Women’s World Cup Take Place?

The next Women’s World Cup is set to begin on June 24, 2027, hosted in Brazil. This marks the first time the tournament will be held in South America, making it the 10th edition of this global event.

Where in Brazil Will the Matches Be Held?

The tournament will span several cities across Brazil, including:

• Belo Horizonte - Estadio Mineirao
• Brasilia - Estadio Nacional
• Fortaleza - Arena Castelao
• Porto Alegre - Estadio Beira-Rio
• Recife - Arena de Pernambuco
• Rio de Janeiro - Estadio do Maracana
• Salvador - Arena Fonte Nova
• Sao Paulo - Arena Itaquera

Does the U.S. Have a Chance to Win?

Looking at past performances, the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) stands as the most decorated squad in Women’s World Cup history, having claimed four titles. Their closest competitor, Germany, has two championships, while Spain, Japan, and Norway each have one.

The USWNT took home consecutive World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019. Their bid for a third straight title ended abruptly in the round of 16 against Sweden, where they lost 5-4 in a penalty shootout—marking their earliest exit ever. Still, they bounced back by winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

How Will the USWNT Qualify?

Brazil, as host, automatically secured its place. The tournament will feature 32 teams from six confederations. The U.S. begins qualification in November during the Concacaf W Championship quarterfinals against El Salvador.

Other teams qualify through continental championships or separate qualifying matches that started in February 2025 and will wrap up by February 2027. So far, 14 teams have qualified, including defending champion Spain. England, last year's runner-up, remains in contention along with other strong squads.

The tournament format stays the same: 32 teams split into eight groups of four. The top two from each group advance to the knockout stage. The official group draw is expected around December 2026.

Why Soccer Interest Is Growing in the U.S.

The 2026 men’s World Cup, despite the U.S. team’s loss to Belgium in July, has significantly boosted soccer’s popularity domestically. For example, nearly 26.4 million viewers tuned in to watch the U.S. men’s national team face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1, setting a record for the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in the country. With the women’s tournament approaching, the excitement around soccer seems poised to grow even more.