The schedule for the 2027 Women's World Cup is finally here.
On Thursday, FIFA announced the match schedule for next summer's World Cup in Brazil, which runs from June 24 to July 25. There will be 64 matches played in eight host cities.
As expected, the host nation Brazil begins its World Cup campaign at Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro on June 24, before playing two other group-stage matches. Those games will be at Arena Itaquera in São Paulo on June 29, and at the Estádio Nacional in Brasília on July 4.
FIFA also revealed that all eight host cities will stage at least seven games, including one knockout game. The cities of Brasília, Porto Alegre, Recife and Salvador will host games through the round of 16, and Belo Horizonte and Fortaleza
will join São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on the list of cities hosting quarterfinals.
São Paulo will also host one semifinal on July 20, and the third-place game (bronze final) on July 24. Rio de Janeiro is slated to host the second semifinal matchup on July 21, and the final on July 25.The Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro is only the third stadium to host both a FIFA World Cup final and a FIFA Women’s World Cup final, joining the now-demolished Råsunda Stadium in Solna, Sweden (1958 and 1995) and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California (1994 and 1999).
Which cities will host 2027 Women's World Cup games?
- Belo Horizonte – Estádio Mineirão
- Brasília – Estádio Nacional
- Fortaleza – Arena Castelão
- Porto Alegre – Estádio Beira-Rio
- Recife – Arena de Pernambuco
- Rio de Janeiro – Estádio do Maracanã
- Salvador – Arena Fonte Nova
- São Paulo – Arena Itaquera
Which teams have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup?
The 2027 tournament will feature 32 teams, including defending champion Spain. Each confederation across the globe stages qualifying competitions to determine which teams will compete at the World Cup.
Here are the 18 teams that have qualified so far.
- Host: Brazil
- AFC: Australia, China PR, Japan, Korea DPR, Korea Republic, Philippines
- CAF: Algeria, Cameroon, Malawi, Morocco
- CONCACAF: None
- CONMEBOL: Argentina, Colombia
- OFC: New Zealand
- UEFA: Denmark, France, Germany, Spain
When does the 2027 Women's World Cup start?
The 2027 Women's World Cup begins Thursday, June 24, at Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, when Brazil, which has been placed in Group A, kicks off group-stage play against an opponent yet to be determined.
When does the 2027 Women's World Cup group stage end?
The 2027 Women's World Cup ends on July 8, with games in Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre and São Paulo.
When is the 2027 Women's World Cup draw?
The date for the World Cup draw has not been announced, but it is expected to take place in Brazil near the end of 2026 when qualification for the tournament has mostly been completed.
Women's World Cup 2027 knockout rounds schedule
- Round of 16: July 10 -13
- Quarterfinals: July 16-17
- Semifinals: July 20-21
- Third-place game: July 24 (São Paulo)
- Final: July 25 (Rio de Janeiro)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When is the Women's World Cup? FIFA releases 2027 schedule details
