The 2027 Women's World Cup is beginning to take shape.
With the tournament set to take place in Brazil next summer, 19 nations have already secured their place, while several of the world's biggest teams are still battling for qualification spots.
For some, the dream is already a reality.
For others, the road to Brazil is only just beginning.
Which Teams Have Qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup
Brazil will automatically compete as hosts, while Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, Philippines and North Korea have all qualified from Asia.
New Zealand secured the OFC's automatic spot, while Germany, Denmark, France and reigning champions Spain have booked their places through UEFA.
Argentina and Colombia will represent CONMEBOL alongside hosts Brazil.
The latest additions came from Africa, with Algeria, Malawi, Morocco and Cameroon all securing qualification through the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
For Algeria and Malawi in particular, qualification represents a landmark moment.
Algeria had never previously progressed beyond the group stage at WAFCON, while Malawi had never qualified for the tournament before. Now, both nations will compete on the biggest stage in women's football.
England Among Big Names Facing Play-Offs
One of the biggest names still waiting to secure qualification is England.
The reigning European champions missed out on automatic qualification after a difficult campaign, which included a heavy 4-0 defeat by Spain.
England will now have to navigate the UEFA play-off route, which begins during the October international window and continues through November and December.
They aren't alone.
Sweden, Italy, Norway and the Netherlands are among the other major European nations facing the play-offs as they battle for the remaining UEFA places.
For the Lionesses, qualification would give them another opportunity to compete for the biggest prize in international football after reaching the final in 2023.
And having beaten Spain in the Euro 2025 final, England will head into the qualification campaign with plenty of belief that they can challenge for the trophy again.
New Nations Are Changing the Global Landscape
One of the most exciting aspects of the early qualification picture is the number of new faces emerging.
Algeria and Malawi are both heading to their first Women's World Cup, while the tournament will provide another opportunity for nations such as the Philippines and North Korea to make their mark on the global stage.
That is exactly what makes international women's football so compelling.
The gap between established nations and emerging teams continues to narrow, with more countries investing in women's football and creating pathways for players to reach the highest level.
Brazil 2027 could provide another major step forward.
Which Teams Can Still Qualify for Brazil 2027
The remaining places will be decided over the coming months.
The CONCACAF W Championship will take place in November, with the United States, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Costa Rica and El Salvador competing for four automatic World Cup places.
There will also be two inter-confederation play-off spots available.
The final three places at the World Cup will then be decided through the inter-confederation play-offs in February 2027.
Teams including Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, Venezuela, Ecuador and Papua New Guinea are already confirmed to compete for those final opportunities.
Countdown to Brazil 2027 Begins
The 2027 Women's World Cup will kick off on 24 June 2027, with eight venues across eight Brazilian cities set to host matches.
And with the final scheduled for 25 July, the countdown to one of the biggest tournaments in women's football is already underway.
The field isn't complete yet.
But with 19 nations already qualified, the road to Brazil is starting to become much clearer.
For the teams still fighting, every international window from here on carries the same message:
Brazil is waiting.