The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a historic one.
Not only did the tournament feature an expanded field of 32 teams for the first time, but it also had games taking place across two different nations.
Australia and New Zealand combined to become the first joint hosts of the Women’s World Cup. Each of the eight prior iterations of the event were held in just a single country.
But for the U.S. women's national team, it was historic for all the wrong reasons. The USWNT lost to Sweden via a penalty shootout in the Round of 16, making it the nation's earliest exit in the tournament in nine tries. All previous tournaments resulted in a medal, whether it be gold, silver or bronze.
Now, though, all eyes are on what lies ahead for the team. Should the U.S. rebuild its squad further? Should there be a managerial change? There are a plethora of questions, but the nation can't 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 Women’s World Cup be off to next? Here’s what to know about the next Women’s World Cup.
When is the next FIFA Women’s World Cup after 2023?
The Women’s World Cup will make its return in 2027.
Where is the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
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We’re still months away from finding out the location of the 2027 Women’s World Cup. We do, however, know the handful of potential sites.
There are four hosting bids for the 2027 tournament: Brazil, South Africa, a joint bid from Mexico and the United States, and a joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
Among the prospective sites, only the U.S. and Germany have hosted the Women’s World Cup previously. The U.S. was the site of consecutive tournaments in 1999 and 2003, while Germany hosted in 2011.
When will the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup location be determined?
The FIFA Congress will determine the 2027 Women’s World Cup site via vote on May, 17, 2024.
How many teams will qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup?
Just like it was for the first ever 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 every Women’s World Cup was played:
1991: China
1995: Sweden
1999: United States
2003: United States
2007: China
2011: Germany
2015: Canada
2019: France
2023: Australia and New Zealand
