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When and Where is the Next Women's World Cup?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Licata | Last updated Mar 31, 2026 9:35 AM ET

The next FIFA Women's World Cup will be held in 2027, and Brazil will be the host country. It will be the 10th edition of the tournament, of which the United States is the all-time most successful nation with four titles.

The reigning champion is Spain, winners of the 2023 edition of the Women's World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.

Now, on South American soil, the tournament will kick off June 24, 2027, and run through July 25 of the same year, when the new champions will be crowned.

The 2027 Women's World Cup Host Cities

The tournament will have 10 host cities where matches will be played: Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Cuiaba, Fortaleza, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Sao Paulo.

Both the opening match and the final will be played at Estadio Maracana. Rio de Janeiro will also host four additional group stage matches, one round-of-16 match, and one quarterfinal.

Of the 12 candidate cities, FIFA selected the eight stadiums where the 32 national teams competing to dethrone Spain will play their matches starting June 24, 2027.

Belo Horizonte, Mineirao

Founded in 1965 and renovated in 2012. It is the home of Cruzeiro. Located in Belo Horizonte, a city of 2.3 million inhabitants.

Brasilia, Nacional

Inaugurated in 1974 and reopened in 2013. It is the second-largest stadium in the country. Located in Brasilia, with a population of 3 million.

Fortaleza, Arena Castelao

Built in 1972 and reopened in 2013. It hosts matches for Ceara and Fortaleza. Located in Fortaleza, a city of 2.7 million inhabitants.

Porto Alegre, Beira-Rio

Inaugurated in 1969 and reopened in 2014. Internacional plays its home matches here. Located in Porto Alegre, with 1.3 million inhabitants.

Recife, Arena Pernambuco

Inaugurated in 2013. It is the usual venue for the major Recife derbies. Located in the Recife region, with 1.6 million inhabitants.

Rio de Janeiro, Maracana

A legendary stadium founded in 1950 and the site of the Maracanazo. It is the home of Flamengo and Fluminense. Located in Rio de Janeiro, with 6.2 million inhabitants.

General view during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Colombia and Uruguay at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Salvador, Arena Fonte Nova

Inaugurated in 2013. It is the home of EC Bahia. Located in Salvador, with a population of 2.4 million.

Sao Paulo, Arena Itaquera

Built in 2014. It is the stronghold of Corinthians. Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, with 11.4 million inhabitants.

Where Will the 2031 Women's World Cups Be Held?

The United States leads a joint bid with Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica to host the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2031, currently without a rival.

However, according to The Athletic, confirmation of the U.S.-led bid to host the 2031 Women's World Cup has been delayed and is seriously at risk. The main reason: FIFA has yet to receive key governmental guarantees from the White House.

Venue approval was scheduled for the FIFA Congress on April 30 in Vancouver. However, the organization decided to postpone the decision and hold an extraordinary Congress before the end of 2026, with the goal of giving greater prominence to the growth of women's soccer.

Who Is Bidding for the 2035 Women's World Cup?

The United Kingdom -- England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales -- is bidding to host the 2035 edition. In both cases, there are no rival bids, so the path appears clear.

The United Kingdom's plan includes 22 stadiums, 16 in England, three in Wales, two in Scotland, and one in Northern Ireland, spread across 16 host cities. The four associations believe this would be the most accessible tournament in history.

The vote to select the 2031 and 2035 host nations will be held on April 30 during the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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