Ranked: All 49 national teams that can win the 2027 Women's World Cup
There are 49 national teams that could win the FIFA Women's World Cup next summer. With only four international breaks left before the tournament, we rank them all.
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Infantino apologized, but reelection as FIFA president remains far from certain
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Nigeria target Olympic gold after WAFCON, WC failures
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England to play Ukraine at Wembley for WC place
England will face off against Ukraine for a spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup at Wembley on Dec. 5.
In thrashing Greece, Lionesses give performance Sarina Wiegman has been waiting for
England beat Greece 8-1 across two games but the performance in Leicester in particular will be hugely satisfying for Sarena Wiegman.
What can the USWNT learn from World Cup champions Spain?
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Sources: Montagliani clears path for Infantino's reelection as FIFA prez
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Ex-Spurs defender Vega to run for FIFA president
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What to know about UEFA playoffs for 2027 Women's World Cup: Format, matchups, top teams
The Women's World Cup in Brazil begins next summer, and there are still several places up for grabs.
PSG chief Al-Khelaifi has 'zero interest' in FIFA presidency
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Spain win U20 Women's World Cup to continue global dominance
Spain added another global title to its collection after beating defending champions North Korea to lift the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Poland on Sunday.
Is a lack of young talent putting the USWNT's world dominance at risk?
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Morgan, Marta lead chorus of players seeking U20 WWC change
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Euro leagues slam FIFA over women's calendar
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Italy stuns U.S. women in U20 World Cup opener
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Matilda breaks A-League Women transfer record
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FIFA: UEFA legal action part of 'smear campaign'
FIFA accused European soccer body UEFA of a "smear campaign" in a court filing Thursday concerning FIFA president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions.
Kushner says he regrets role in WC sell-off plan
FIFA's intended investment partner, Josh Kushner, said he regrets getting involved in Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan.
Entire Nigeria FA board quits after World Cup (x2) flops
Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Musa Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and the entire NFF executive committee resigned Thursday, amid mounting public pressure following a series of failures.
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Matildas to host Colombia in 2 pre-WWC friendlies
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FIFA Women's World Cup Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Norway | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Philippines | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 3 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Republic of Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Zambia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Denmark | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| China | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Jamaica | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Argentina | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 6 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| South Korea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |