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As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women's World Cup countdown has begun
By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.The women's tournament is set to start June 24, 2027, hosted by a South American country for the first time. Brazil hosted the men's World Cup in 1950 and 2014.“...
Key takeaway The women's tournament is set to start June 24, 2027, hosted by a South American country for the first time.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The countdown to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil has significant implications for the San Antonio area, where soccer has a strong following. As the tournament approaches, local fans can expect increased excitement and attention on women's soccer, potentially inspiring young girls in Alamo Heights to take up the sport. The fact that Brazil, a country with a rich soccer tradition, is hosting the tournament for the first time, may also lead to cultural exchange opportunities and events in the San Antonio area, which has a diverse population with strong ties to Latin America. With qualification for the tournament already underway, local soccer enthusiasts will be watching to see which teams emerge as contenders, and how the tournament will showcase the growing talent and popularity of women's soccer globally. The success of the Women's World Cup could also have a lasting impact on the development of women's soccer programs in local schools and communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.The women's tournament is set to start June 24, 2027, hosted by a South American country for the first time. Brazil hosted the men's World Cup in 1950 and 2014.“...
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