2027 World Cup in Brazil: The first Women's World Cup in South America

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Brazil is the venue for a piece of football history in 2027: In June, the first Women's World Cup on South American soil will take place there. A tournament that has previously been held mainly in Europe, North America, and most recently in 2023 in Australia and New Zealand is heading for the first time into the continent's biggest football nation.

For you, that means: a country where football is a popular religion is hosting the most important stage in women's football – and with it a new generation of players looking to make history on home soil. Sportschau has taken an initial look at the tournament in a video.

What's known about the 2027 World Cup so far

As things currently stand, the date is set for June 2027. The host is Brazil – more specifically: a country that has made women's football more visible in recent years and boasts Marta, one of the most famous players in history. Sportschau's piece puts in context what makes this host location special and what expectations fans and associations have for the tournament.

More details – such as venues, groups, the qualification format and the participating nations – were not covered in the present contribution at the time the video was published. As soon as further information becomes available, you'll find it here.

Why awarding the tournament to South America matters

Previous Women's World Cups were held in China (1991, 2007), Sweden (1995), USA (1999, 2003), Germany (2011), Canada (2015), France (2019), and Australia and New Zealand (2023). That Brazil is the first South American country to receive the nod marks a shift: women's football is getting a stage where the sport has the greatest social reach – and where World Cup stadiums are already world-class.

Your view of the tournament

If you want to follow the 2027 World Cup live, it's worth checking out the Sportschau preview: it bundles first impressions and contextualizes the significance of the host nation. Further background, analysis and updates on the tournament can be found continuously at Sportschau.