Teams Qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil: Full List

The 2027 Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil, where Spain will enter as defending champions after their first major title win. The England Lionesses, runners-up in 2023 and European champions in 2025, are expected to be strong contenders alongside the United States and Japan. For now, only a selection of teams have secured their spots.

Besides host nation Brazil, 17 teams have already qualified. These include co-hosts and semi-finalists from 2023 like Australia, as well as other nations that earned their places through various continental competitions. Several more teams will confirm their qualifications over the coming months.

Qualified Teams Overview

• Brazil – CONMEBOL – Hosts
• Australia – AFC – Qualified March 13, 2026
• China – AFC – Qualified March 14, 2026
• South Korea – AFC – Qualified March 14, 2026
• Japan – AFC – Qualified March 15, 2026
• Philippines – AFC – Qualified March 19, 2026
• North Korea – AFC – Qualified March 19, 2026
• New Zealand – OFC – Qualified April 15, 2026
• Germany – UEFA – Qualified June 5, 2026
• Argentina – CONMEBOL – Qualified June 5, 2026
• Colombia – CONMEBOL – Qualified June 5, 2026
• Denmark – UEFA – Qualified June 9, 2026
• France – UEFA – Qualified June 9, 2026
• Spain – UEFA – Qualified June 9, 2026
• Algeria – CAF – Qualified August 8, 2026
• Morocco – CAF – Qualified August 8, 2026
• Cameroon – CAF – Qualified August 9, 2026
• Malawi – CAF – Qualified August 9, 2026

How Teams Earned Their Spots

The first six Asian qualifiers were decided at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Reaching the semi-finals guaranteed entry, so Australia, China, South Korea, and Japan booked theirs early. Then, two play-off winners, Philippines and North Korea, also advanced by winning their respective matches.

New Zealand clinched qualification in April with a narrow 1-0 win over Papua New Guinea during the OFC qualifiers. Opponents Papua New Guinea, along with Uzbekistan and Chinese Taipei, will move on to inter-confederation play-offs next year.

Germany became the first European team to qualify after beating Norway 2-0 in early June. Spain, Denmark, and France followed soon after, securing UEFA's remaining automatic berths. England missed out due to a heavy defeat against Spain.

In South America, aside from hosts Brazil, Argentina and Colombia confirmed their places based on Nations League standings and wins over Uruguay. Venezuela and Ecuador head to the inter-confederation play-offs.

African teams qualified through the delayed Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in August. Semi-finalists Algeria and Malawi made their tournament debuts, while Morocco and Cameroon also secured tickets after strong performances, including Cameroon knocking out defending champions Nigeria.

Upcoming Qualification Opportunities

Seven UEFA spots remain and will be decided through play-offs beginning in October and continuing through November and December. Countries like England, Sweden, Italy, Norway, and Netherlands are all still in contention, with one additional place available via inter-confederation play-offs.

CONCACAF will hold its W Championship in November 2026, featuring teams such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, and others. Four direct qualification spots and two play-off spots will be awarded there.

The inter-confederation play-offs will happen in February 2027 to fill the last three World Cup spots. Confirmed participants include Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Papua New Guinea. Two CAF, two CONCACAF, and two UEFA teams will join them, with final identities announced later this year.

Dates and Venues for the 2027 Women’s World Cup

The tournament in Brazil starts on June 24, 2027, and runs until the final on July 25, 2027. Matches will be played across eight cities, including the famed Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Details about group stage draws and specific match schedules will be revealed as the event draws nearer.

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