The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was historic.
The tournament not only featured 32 teams for the first time, but also had games in two different countries.
Australia and New Zealand combined to become the first joint hosts of the Women’s World Cup. Each of the event’s eight previous tournaments was held in a single country.
But for the US women’s national team, it was historic for all the wrong reasons. The USA lost to Sweden via penalty shootout in the round of 16, making it the team’s earliest exit from the tournament in nine editions. All previous tournaments resulted in a medal, either gold, silver or bronze.
Now, however, all eyes are on what lies ahead for the team. Should the United States rebuild its squadron further? Should there be a change of address? There are several questions, but the country cannot seek revenge until the next tournament.
So after Spain’s victory over England in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, Australia, where will the next Women’s World Cup be? Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Women’s World Cup.
WHEN IS THE NEXT FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP?
The Women’s World Cup will return in 2027.
WHERE WILL THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2027 BE?
We are still months away from knowing the location of the 2027 Women’s World Cup. However, we know of a handful of potential sites.
There are four bids to host the 2027 tournament: Brazil, South Africa, a joint bid by Mexico and the United States, and a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
Among the possible sites, only the US and Germany have previously hosted the Women’s World Cup. The United States hosted back-to-back tournaments in 1999 and 2003, while Germany hosted in 2011.
WHEN WILL THE LOCATION OF THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2027 BE DETERMINED?
The FIFA Congress will determine the venue for the 2027 Women’s World Cup by voting on May 17, 2024.
HOW MANY TEAMS WILL QUALIFY FOR THE 2027 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP?
Just as it was for the first time in 2023, the 2027 Women’s World Cup will also feature 32 teams. FIFA initially announced the 32-team expansion in 2019 and said it would apply to all future editions.
WHICH COUNTRIES HAVE HOSTED THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP?
Here’s a look at where each Women’s World Cup was played:
1991: Chinese
1995: Sweden
1999: United States
2003: United States
2007: Chinese
2011: Germany
2015: Canada
2019: France
2023: Australia and New Zealand
