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Missing the World Cup? Relief Is on the Way Next Summer with the Women's World Cup in Brazil
The expanded 32-team field will feature Brazil, Spain, the United States and first-time qualifier Haiti as qualification and playoffs continue.
Brazil is preparing to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, returning as a major tournament venue following the 2014 men's World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
Qualification is well underway with 14 teams already securing berths, while Brazil holds an automatic host spot and federations including Africa and Concacaf continue competing for remaining slots.
Brazil's veteran captain Marta, the nation's all-time leading scorer with 122 goals, is expected to participate in what will be the final 32-team tournament before expansion.
The United States will host Spain twice in October for preparation matches, serving as tuneup before Concacaf qualifying begins in Texas in late November.
Upcoming qualification matches begin soon with the women's African Cup of Nations scheduled for July 26 through August 16, while Netflix is confirmed to broadcast the tournament globally.