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The Tournament

Dates, Host Cities & Format

The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup is the first held in South America. Brazil hosts 32 nations from 24 June to 25 July 2027, 64 matches across 8 cities, with the final at the legendary Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.

8 host cities

Where it happens

Rio de Janeiro

Maracanã

73,139

Brasília

Estádio Mané Garrincha

69,910

Belo Horizonte

Mineirão

66,658

Fortaleza

Arena Castelão

57,867

Porto Alegre

Beira-Rio

50,848

São Paulo

Neo Química Arena

48,905

Salvador

Arena Fonte Nova

47,915

Recife

Arena Pernambuco

45,440

The road to Brazil

Key dates

Jul–Aug 2026 Asian Cup & African Cup qualifiers
Nov–Dec 2026 UEFA & CONCACAF final qualifiers
Dec 2026 Final draw — 32 teams into 8 groups
Feb 2027 Inter-confederation play-offs (last 3 spots)
24 Jun 2027 Opening match in Brazil
25 Jul 2027 Final at the Maracanã

Frequently asked

When is the 2027 Women's World Cup? +

The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup runs from 24 June to 25 July 2027, a 32-day tournament of 64 matches.

Where is the 2027 Women's World Cup being held? +

In Brazil - the first Women's World Cup ever held in South America. Matches are played across eight host cities, with the final at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.

Which cities host the 2027 Women's World Cup? +

Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife and Salvador - all venues from the 2014 men's World Cup.

How does the 2027 Women's World Cup work? +

32 teams are drawn into eight groups of four. The top two from each group reach the Round of 16, then it's single-elimination through the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final.

Is Pitch Queens official or affiliated with FIFA? +

No. Pitch Queens is an independent, free fan project, not affiliated with FIFA. Team strengths and the pre-draw field are projections for entertainment.

Do I need an account to use Pitch Queens? +

No. Everything runs in your browser and your streak, history and name are saved locally on your device only.