FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the global football governing body is targeting $1 billion in revenue from the upcoming Women’s World Cup.
Speaking at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Infantino noted that the 2023 edition, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, broke even after generating more than $570 million in revenue.
“Women’s football and women in football are crucially important,” Infantino said.
“It’s growing as well, and exponentially, and we are targeting that as well to have $1 billion revenue just with the Women’s World Cup to reinvest in the women’s game.”
Brazil to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup – A South American First
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be hosted by Brazil, marking the first time the tournament will be staged in South America.
FIFA has confirmed the eight host cities for the tournament:
Mineirão – Belo Horizonte
National Stadium – Brasília
Castelão Arena – Fortaleza
Beira-Rio Stadium – Porto Alegre
Pernambuco Arena – Recife
Maracanã – Rio de Janeiro
Fonte Nova Arena – Salvador
Itaquera Arena – São Paulo
While the opening and final venues are yet to be revealed, FIFA emphasized Brazil’s readiness and the vibrancy it will bring to the global showpiece.
“From samba to frevo, from stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, colour and warmth that only Brazil can offer,” Infantino added.
Expansion and Future Hosting Plans
FIFA has also confirmed that the 2031 edition of the Women’s World Cup will be expanded to 48 teams, up from 32.
The United States is expected to host the tournament, while the United Kingdom is preparing a joint bid for 2035, involving England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Despite bidding to host the 2027 edition, South Africa withdrew, leaving Africa still waiting for its first opportunity to stage the tournament.
Nigeria: Africa’s Consistent Contender Eyes Historic Semi-Final Run
Africa’s most successful team on the global stage, Super Falcons, remain the only African nation to have participated in every Women’s World Cup since its inception in 1991.
The Falcons reached the quarter-finals in 1999, still the continent’s best performance.
After advancing from the group stage in consecutive editions for the first time (2019 and 2023), Nigeria will be aiming for a deeper run in 2027.
To secure their ticket to the next World Cup, the Super Falcons must qualify for the semi-finals of the 2026 WAFCON.
