Women's World Cup 2027 Qualified Teams: Full List So Far
Which teams will play at the first Women's World Cup in South America? The answer is filling up fast, one qualifier at a time.
Brazil hosts 32 teams from June 24 to July 25, 2027, and qualifying is now in its final stretch, just weeks before the draw.
Europe's play-offs, the CONCACAF W Championship and the intercontinental play-offs will decide the last places.
So far, 18 of the 32 teams have qualified for the Women's World Cup 2027, including hosts Brazil, Spain, Germany, France, Japan, Australia and Colombia.
That leaves 14 places still open: seven for Europe, four for North and Central America, and three from the play-offs.
England, the USA, Sweden and the Netherlands are still chasing those spots. Below is the full list, every remaining play-off tie and when each place is decided.
18 of 32 teams have qualified for the Women's World Cup 2027: Brazil, Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, North Korea, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Argentina, Colombia, Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi. The last 14 places are decided between late November 2026 and February 2027.
Who Has Qualified for the Women’s World Cup 2027?
Eighteen teams have booked their places in Brazil so far. Asia, Europe, South America and Africa have all sent their first qualifiers.
Brazil qualified automatically as hosts. Six Asian teams went through at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
Germany, Denmark, Spain and France won their European groups, while Colombia and Argentina topped South America’s Nations League.
Four African teams qualified by reaching the 2026 WAFCON quarter-finals, including first-timers Malawi.
| Team | Confederation | How they qualified |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | CONMEBOL | Hosts |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | AFC | Asian Cup quarter-final |
| 🇨🇳 China | AFC | Asian Cup quarter-final |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | AFC | Asian Cup quarter-final |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | AFC | Asian Cup quarter-final |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | AFC | Asian Cup play-in |
| 🇰🇵 North Korea | AFC | Asian Cup play-in |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | OFC | OFC qualifying winners |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | UEFA | Group A4 winners |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | UEFA | Group A1 winners |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | UEFA | Group A3 winners |
| 🇫🇷 France | UEFA | Group A2 winners |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | CONMEBOL | Nations League winners |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | CONMEBOL | Nations League runners-up |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | CAF | WAFCON quarter-final |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | CAF | WAFCON quarter-final |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | CAF | WAFCON quarter-final |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | CAF | WAFCON quarter-final |
How Many Teams Have Qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup?
Eighteen of the 32 places are filled, so 14 spots are still up for grabs.
Asia, Oceania, South America and Africa have finished their direct qualifying. Their remaining teams now go to the intercontinental play-offs.
Europe still has seven places to hand out through its play-offs. North and Central America have all four of their direct places left.
The final three places are won at the intercontinental play-offs in February 2027.
| Confederation | Direct places | Qualified so far | Still open |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA (Europe) | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| AFC (Asia) | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| CAF (Africa) | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| CONCACAF (North & Central America) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| CONMEBOL (South America) | 2 + hosts | 3 | 0 |
| OFC (Oceania) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Intercontinental play-offs | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Women’s World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers: Play-Off Round 2
Sixteen European teams won their round 1 ties on October 9 and 13, 2026. They now meet in eight two-legged ties in round 2.
The ties are played in late November and early December 2026, with extra time and penalties if the aggregate score is level.
There is a twist: only the seven highest-ranked round 2 winners go straight to Brazil.
The lowest-ranked winner drops into the intercontinental play-offs for one more chance.
| Round 2 tie | Round 1 result |
|---|---|
| Ukraine vs England | England beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate |
| Finland vs Italy | Finland beat Serbia, Italy beat Belarus |
| Portugal vs Iceland | Portugal beat Northern Ireland, Iceland beat Croatia |
| Wales vs Norway | Wales beat Albania, Norway beat Romania |
| Switzerland vs Austria | Switzerland beat Israel, Austria beat Kosovo |
| Scotland vs Sweden | Scotland beat Czech Republic, Sweden beat Lithuania |
| Poland vs Republic of Ireland | Poland beat Belgium on penalties, Ireland beat Kazakhstan |
| Slovenia vs Netherlands | Slovenia beat Turkey, Netherlands beat Hungary |
Has England Qualified for the Women’s World Cup 2027?
Not yet, but the Lionesses are one tie away from Brazil.
England did not win their qualifying group, so they had to go through the play-offs.
They beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate in round 1, finishing with a 5-0 win at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on October 13, 2026.
England now face Ukraine over two legs in late November and early December. Win that tie, and as one of Europe’s highest-ranked sides, England would expect to go straight to Brazil.
Have Scotland, Wales and Ireland Qualified for the 2027 World Cup?
None of them has qualified yet, but all three are still alive in the play-offs.
Scotland beat the Czech Republic and now face Sweden, one of the toughest draws in round 2.
Wales beat Albania and take on Norway, while the Republic of Ireland meet Poland after Poland knocked out Belgium on penalties.
Each needs to win its tie. Even then, the lowest-ranked of the eight winners must go through the intercontinental play-offs.
Has the USA Qualified for the Women’s World Cup 2027?
Not yet. The USA, Canada and Mexico all qualify through the CONCACAF W Championship in late November 2026.
Eight teams play in the knockout tournament: the USA, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico and Panama.
The four quarter-final winners qualify straight for Brazil. The four losers play for two places in the intercontinental play-offs.
The USA, four-time world champions, are strong favourites to win their quarter-final and reach their tenth straight World Cup.
Women’s World Cup 2027 Intercontinental Play-Offs
The intercontinental play-offs give 10 teams a last chance to win the final three places at the World Cup.
In the first phase, six teams play from late November to early December 2026: Chinese Taipei, Ecuador, Ghana, Papua New Guinea, South Africa and Uzbekistan. The top two go through.
They join four seeded teams in February 2027: Venezuela, two CONCACAF teams and one European team.
Three single matches then decide the last three World Cup places, completing the line-up of 32.
When Is the Women’s World Cup 2027 Draw?
The final draw takes place on Friday, December 11, 2026, at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro.
By then, Europe’s play-offs and the CONCACAF W Championship will be finished, so 29 teams will be known.
The last three places are only decided in February 2027, after the draw has taken place.
The draw sets the eight groups of four and the full match schedule for the tournament, which kicks off on June 24, 2027, at the Maracanã.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams have qualified for the Women's World Cup 2027?
18 of the 32 teams have qualified so far, including hosts Brazil. The other 14 places are decided by the European play-offs, the CONCACAF W Championship and the intercontinental play-offs.
Has the USA qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup?
Not yet. The USA can qualify at the CONCACAF W Championship in late November 2026, where the four quarter-final winners book their places.
Has England qualified for the Women's World Cup 2027?
Not yet. England beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate in round 1 of the European play-offs and now face Ukraine in round 2 in late November and early December 2026.
How many teams are in the Women's World Cup 2027?
32 teams play in the tournament, split into eight groups of four. They play 64 matches in total.
When will all Women's World Cup 2027 teams be known?
The full list of 32 teams will be known after the intercontinental play-off final phase in February 2027.
Conclusion
The Women's World Cup 2027 line-up is more than half complete, with 18 of 32 teams already booked for Brazil.
Spain, Germany, France, Japan and Australia lead a strong group of early qualifiers, alongside first-timers like Malawi.
The biggest names still waiting include England, the USA, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway.
Most of the remaining places are settled in late November and early December 2026, just before the final draw on December 11.
We update this list after every qualifier, so bookmark this page to follow the race to Brazil.