2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Full List of Qualified Teams by Continent. Updated List

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification process continues across all confederations, with 16 of the 32 teams already confirmed as of early August 2026. Brazil will host the tournament for the first time, marking the first Women’s World Cup on South American soil. The competition runs from 24 June to 25 July 2027 and remains a 32-team event — the final edition in this format before expansion to 48 teams in 2031.

This guide covers the current qualified teams by confederation, FIFA’s slot allocation, remaining places, and key upcoming dates.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Slot Allocation by Confederation

FIFA allocated 29 direct qualification spots plus 3 inter-confederation play-off spots as follows:

UEFA (Europe): 11 direct slots + 1 play-off slot (4 teams qualified so far)

AFC (Asia): 6 direct slots + 2 play-off slots (fully completed)

CAF (Africa): 4 direct slots + 2 play-off slots (ongoing – WAFCON 2026)

CONCACAF: 4 direct slots + 2 play-off slots (ongoing)

CONMEBOL (South America): 3 direct slots including the host + 2 play-off slots (fully completed)

OFC (Oceania): 1 direct slot + 1 play-off slot (fully completed)

Inter-confederation play-offs: 3 slots (to be decided in February 2027)

2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualified Teams by Continent

Host Nation (CONMEBOL)

Brazil: Automatically qualified as the host nation on May 17, 2024.

Asia (AFC) - 6

Australia: Qualified on March 13, 2026.

China: Qualified on March 14, 2026.

South Korea: Qualified on March 14, 2026.

Japan: Qualified on March 15, 2026.

Philippines: Qualified on March 19, 2026.

North Korea: Qualified on March 19, 2026.

Oceania (OFC) - 1

New Zealand: Qualified on April 15, 2026.

Europe (UEFA) - 4

Germany: Qualified on June 5, 2026.

Denmark: Qualified on June 9, 2026.

France: Qualified on June 9, 2026.

Spain: Defending champions qualified on June 9, 2026.

South America (CONMEBOL) - 2

Argentina: Qualified on June 5, 2026.

Colombia: Qualified on June 5, 2026.

Africa (CAF) - 3

Algeria: Qualified on August 8, 2026, after a historic WAFCON quarterfinal victory.

Morocco: Qualified on August 8, 2026, following a thrilling quarterfinal triumph on home turf.

Cameroon: Qualified on August 9, 2026, after edging out rivals Nigeria.

Inter-Confederation Play-offs

The final three places will be decided in a ten-team, multi-phase play-off tournament concluding in February 2027.

Teams already confirmed for the play-offs include Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan (AFC), Papua New Guinea (OFC), Ecuador and Venezuela (CONMEBOL), with further representatives still to be determined from CAF, CONCACAF, and UEFA.

2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Remaining Places

The final three teams will be decided in the inter-confederation play-offs in February 2027. Teams already confirmed for those play-offs include Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, Ecuador, and Venezuela.The full 32-team lineup will be finalized by early 2027.

What Next For 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

With 16 teams confirmed and major windows still open in Europe, Africa, and CONCACAF, the Brazil 2027 field continues to take shape. Matches will be played across eight host cities previously used for the 2014 men’s World Cup, with the final scheduled for Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã.The full 32-team lineup is expected to be finalised by February 2027 after the inter-confederation play-offs. The 2027 tournament will be a landmark event as the first Women’s World Cup in South America and the last before the expansion to 48 teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams have qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

Hosts Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Australia, China PR, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, the Philippines, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Morocco, and Algeria. More teams will qualify through remaining continental competitions.How many teams will play in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

32 national teams. This is the final Women’s World Cup with a 32-team format before expansion to 48 teams in 2031.Which country is hosting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

Brazil — the first Women’s World Cup held in South America.

When will the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup take place?

24 June to 25 July 2027.How many qualification spots does each confederation receive?

UEFA: 11 direct + 1 play-off;

AFC: 6 direct + 2 play-off;

CAF: 4 direct + 2 play-off;

CONCACAF: 4 direct + 2 play-off;

CONMEBOL: 3 direct (including hosts) + 2 play-off;

OFC: 1 direct + 1 play-off. Three additional places come via inter-confederation play-offs.

Has UEFA qualification finished?

No. Four teams have qualified; the remaining spots will be decided in play-offs later in 2026.

Which Asian teams have qualified?

Australia, China PR, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, and the Philippines.

Will there be an inter-confederation play-off?

Yes. Three remaining places will be decided in the FIFA Women’s World Cup inter-confederation play-offs in early 2027.This page is updated as new nations officially qualify for Brazil 2027. Bookmark it for the latest confirmed teams, remaining spots, and qualification updates.

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