FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 to be hosted by Brazil from June 24 to July 25 – Sportstar

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Published : Dec 11, 2024 11:23 IST – 1 MIN READ
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FILE – Spain is the defending champion after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. | Photo Credit: AP
The 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will be played from June 24 to July 25, with FIFA announcing the dates on Tuesday.
Thirty-two teams will participate in the Women’s World Cup, with South American country hosting the tournament for the first time.
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Brazil automatically occupies one of CONMEBOL’s three spots as the host. UEFA has the most slots with 11, followed by AFC with six, CAF and CONCACAF with four apiece and OFC with one. The other spots will be determined via playoffs.
Spain is the defending champion after winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Dates and venues are expected to be announced by FIFA next year. Twelve bids were submitted, including many of the stadiums that hosted games for the men’s World Cup in 2014.
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