1 year to go: Brazil gears up for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup | OneFootball

For the first time, Brazil will host a FIFA Women’s World Cup; and there is exactly 1 year to go until kickoff. The tournament will begin on June 24, 2026, and the final is scheduled for July 25. After hosting two men’s World Cups, in 1950 and 2014, Brazilians will now welcome the biggest event in women’s football in the world.

The competition has been growing exponentially. The 2023 edition, held in Australia and New Zealand, made history by setting records for attendance, global viewership, digital engagement, and commercial interest, cementing women’s football as one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

The tournament’s success showed the strength and potential of the competition, increasing its relevance on and off the pitch. Now, with one year to go until the Women’s World Cup in Brazil, the country is preparing to host the event with the opportunity to elevate that legacy even further.

CBF president Samir Xaud highlighted that the event will be historic and will have a major impact on Brazil.

“There is only one year left until the moment that will go down in our country’s history. For the CBF and for all Brazilians, it is a great source of pride to host the Women’s World Cup. It will be an opportunity to show the world our passion for football and, above all, the strength of Brazilian women’s football. We are certain that this will be a transformative World Cup, capable of inspiring girls in every region of Brazil and leaving a lasting legacy,” he said.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 logoCredits: FIFA

CBF vice president, president of the Paraíba Football Federation, and member of FIFA’s Women’s Club Competitions Committee, Michelle Ramalho, stressed that the CBF and the whole country have already begun preparations.

“The work we are doing now will be essential to delivering a successful competition. We are building something that will inspire future generations of girls and women in football,” she said.

CBF competitions manager and executive director of Legacy and Institutional Relations for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, Aline Pellegrino, shared her expectations about welcoming the event to Brazil.

“I believe this World Cup will leave a real legacy of cultural and social change. Ever since I played for the national team, I talked about this dream of seeing women’s football deeply rooted in Brazil. I think we’re on the right path,” she acknowledged.

According to the former center-back and captain of the Brazilian National Team, who was a World Cup runner-up with Brazil in 2007 and a silver medalist at the 200 Olympics, Brazilians are passionate about football and experiencing a World Cup in Brazil is always special. “I believe football has this power to drive change, to transform. There is one year to go until the World Cup and we still have a lot to do to build solid foundations that will allow more girls to have access to football,” she added.

BRAZIL AS HOST

It was on May 17, 2024, that Brazilians learned they would host the Women’s World Cup at home. The host of the competition was chosen in an open vote at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Brazil competed against the joint bid from Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and received 119 votes, while the Europeans got 78.

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HOST CITIES AND STADIUMS

The eight host cities are: Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and São Paulo, all of which already have experience from being part of the organization of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Mineirão, Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, Arena Castelão, Beira-Rio, Arena Pernambuco, Maracanã, Arena Fonte Nova, and Neo Química Arena will host matches of the tournament.

QUALIFIED TEAMS

Like the tournament in Australia and New Zealand in 2023, the 2027 Women’s World Cup will feature 32 national teams. So far, 14 have already qualified: Brazil, Australia, the Philippines, Japan, North Korea, China, South Korea, Argentina, Colombia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Spain, and Denmark.

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THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUPS

Across the nine editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, only five teams have lifted the trophy. They are: the United States (4), Germany (2), Norway (1), Japan (1), and Spain (1).

Brazil appears more than once in the competition’s historical rankings. Among the players with the most World Cup appearances, Formiga is in second place, having taken the field 27 times. The unforgettable number 8 trails only Kristine Lilly of the United States, who played in 30 matches.

In addition, a Brazilian leads the ranking of the top scorers in FIFA Women’s World Cup history. Marta, the Queen, found the net 17 times. The number 10 shares the top 3 with Germany’s Birgit Prinz and the United States’ Abby Wambach, both with 14 goals.

Marta kisses her right foot after a decisive goal in the 2025 Copa América Credits: Lívia Villas Boas / CBF

FIFA Women’s World Cup editions:

1991 – China

1995 – Sweden

1999 – United States

2003 – United States

2007 – China

2011 – Germany

2015 – Canada

2019 – France

2023 – Australia and New Zealand

It is worth noting that, in 1988, FIFA held the Experimental Tournament in China. The goal was to assess the feasibility of creating a Women’s World Cup. A total of 12 teams took part, and Brazil finished in third place. Following the competition’s success, world football’s governing body officially established the tournament in 1991.

IN SEARCH OF THE FIRST STAR

With one year to go until the World Cup in Brazil, the Brazilian National Team remains driven by the dream that inspires generations: winning its first star. With a history marked by talent and pioneering spirit, the Canarinho enters the cycle leading up to a home World Cup carrying the hopes of millions of Brazilians. More than chasing an unprecedented title, these players represent the growth and strengthening of women’s football in the country, which continues to expand more and more.

The Women’s National Team won the Copa América in August 2025Credits: Lívia Villas Boas / CBF

BRAZIL’S WORLD CUP CAMPAIGNS

1988: Experimental Tournament - third place

1991: eliminated in the group stage

1995: eliminated in the group stage

1999: third place

2003: quarterfinals

2007: runner-up

2011: quarterfinals

2015: round of 16

2019: round of 16

2023: eliminated in the group stage

PLAYERS WHO REPRESENTED BRAZIL IN WORLD CUPS

At World Cups, 110 players have worn the Canarinho shirt. Among those who went to World Cups the most times are: Formiga (7), Marta (6), Cristiane (5), and Bárbara (5).

Formiga made history wearing Brazil’s number 8 shirtCredits: Thais Magalhães/CBF

players who represented Brazil:

China Experimental Tournament - 1988

Goalkeepers: Lica and Simone Carneiro; Defenders: Elane, Marisa, Sandra Duarte, Suzana, and Suzy; Midfielders: Fanta, Fia Paulista, Lúcia Feitosa, Márcia Russa, and Marcinha; Forwards: Cebola, Flordelis, Michael Jackson, Pelezinha, Roseli, and Sissi.

1991 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Meg and Miriam; Defenders: Daí, Elane, Marisa, Rosa Lima, and Soró; Midfielders: Cenira, Fanta, Fia Carioca, Márcia Taffarel, Marcinha, Nalvinha, and Rosângela Rocha; Forwards: Adriana Viola, Pelezinha, Pretinha, and Roseli.

1995 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Eliane and Meg; Defenders: Elane, Nenê, Soró, Suzy, Tânia Maranhão, Valéria Pretinha, and Yara; Midfielders: Cenira, Fanta, Formiga, Leda Maria, Márcia Taffarel, and Nalvinha; Forwards: Kátia Cilene, Michael Jackson, Pretinha, Roseli, and Sissi.

1999 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Andréia Suntaque and Maravilha; Defenders: Elane, Juliana, Marisa, Nenê, Suzana, Tânia Maranhão, and Valéria Pretinha; Midfielders: Cidinha, Deva, Fanta, Formiga, and Raquel; Forwards: Grazi, Kátia Cilene, Maycon, Pretinha, Priscila, and Sissi.

2003 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Andréia Suntaque and Giselle; Defenders: Juliana, Kelly, Mônica, Renata Diniz, Simone Jatobá, and Tânia Maranhão; Midfielders: Dani Alves, Formiga, Michele, Milene Domingues, Rafaela Moraes, Renata Kóki, and Rosana; Forwards: Cristiane, Kátia Cilene, Marta, Maycon, and Priscila.

2007 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Andréia Suntaque, Bárbara, and Thaís Helena; Defenders: Aline Pellegrino, Bagé, Mônica, Simone Jatobá, and Tânia Maranhão; Midfielders: Dani Alves, Elaine, Ester, Formiga, Michele, Renata Kóki, and Rosana; Forwards: Cristiane, Grazi, Kátia Cilene, Maycon, Marta, and Pretinha.

2011 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Andreia Suntaque, Bárbara, and Thaís Helena; Defenders: Aline Pellegrino, Bagé, Érika, Fabi Simões, and Zizi; Midfielders: Elaine, Ester, Formiga, Fran, Maurine, Renata Kóki, Rosana, and Thaisinha; Forwards: Bia Zaneratto, Cristiane, Daniele Batista, Grazi, and Marta.

2015 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Bárbara, Lelê, and Luciana; Defenders: Fabi Simões, Géssica, Mônica Hickmann, Poliana, Rafaelle, Tamires, and Tayla; Midfielders: Andressa Alves, Formiga, Gabi Zanotti, Maurine, Rosana, and Thaísa Moreno; Forwards: Andressinha, Bia Zaneratto, Cristiane, Darlene Reguera, Marta, Rafa Travalão, and Raquel Fernandes.

2019 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Aline Reis, Bárbara, and Lelê; Defenders: Daiana Santos, Kathellen, Letícia Santos, Mônica Hickmann, Poliana, Tamires, and Tayla; Midfielders: Andressa Alves, Camilinha, Formiga, Luana Bertolucci, and Thaísa Moreno; Forwards: Andressinha, Bia Zaneratto, Cristiane, Debinha, Geyse, Ludmila, Marta, and Raquel Fernandes.

2023 World Cup

Goalkeepers: Bárbara, Camila Rodrigues, and Lelê; Defenders: Antônia, Bruninha, Kathellen, Lauren Leal, Mônica Hickmann, Rafaelle, and Tamires; Midfielders: Ana Vitória, Andressa Alves, Angelina, Ary Borges, Duda Sampaio, and Luana Bertolucci; Forwards: Adriana, Bia Zaneratto, Debinha, Gabi Nunes, Geyse, Kerolin, and Marta.

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