CBF Highlights Significant Growth of Women's Football in Brazil Ahead of 2027 World Cup

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has presented encouraging data on the expansion of women's football in Brazil as the country prepares to host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Between 2021 and 2026, the national calendar for women's football increased from six to nine competitions, while the number of participating clubs grew from 58 to 79. This expansion led to a notable 79% rise in total matches played, climbing from 398 in 2021 to 712 in 2026 — with a 26.4% increase just between 2025 and 2026.

To enhance the visibility of the sport, the CBF now broadcasts all matches of the Copa do Brasil Feminina and the Brasileirão A1 through CBF TV. Financial incentives have also been boosted: the participation quota for clubs in the Série A1 doubled to R$ 720 thousand, and the championship winner's prize rose to R$ 2 million.

The CBF has ambitious plans to invest over R$ 685 million in women's football from 2024 to 2029. This investment aims at a 41% increase in calendar dates and an 84% rise in organized matches, reflecting the organization's commitment to growing the sport sustainably.

Aline Pellegrino, CBF's manager of Women’s Competitions, underscored the importance of expanding the calendar to provide players with increased game time, which is vital for their technical development and readiness. Moreover, the calendar has been structured in alignment with FIFA and CONMEBOL competition schedules to strategically prepare Brazil's teams for the 2027 World Cup.

This comprehensive growth reflects Brazil's dedication to elevating women's football domestically and internationally, setting the stage for a major global event hosted on home soil and fostering the sport's continued development.