Will Brazil win the 2027 Women's World Cup on home soil?

from Full Time: A show about women's soccer

The hype around the FIFA men’s World Cup is at a fever pitch, with the possibility of a surprise winner from an expanded 48-team field hanging in the air. But could next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil prove to be even more unpredictable?Hosts Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin are joined by The Athletic’s Melanie Anzidei to look at the countries that already qualified for the 2027 tournament as well those who might be facing off in an intercontinental playoff. They also discuss whether Marta might suspend her retirement to help Brazil lift the trophy at home and why Mexico could be a dark horse contender.______________HOST: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUEST: Melanie AnzideiThis podcast was produced by The Athletic.______________Referenced on the show:Red-card clash the latest in a fierce USWNT-Brazil rivalry: ‘A team that broke our hearts’Soccer in Mexico: Increased investment, the most-watched league and Women’s World Cup dreams______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The hype around the FIFA men’s World Cup is at a fever pitch, with the possibility of a surprise winner from an expanded 48-team field hanging in the air. But could next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil prove to be even more unpredictable?Hosts Meg Linehan and Tamerra Griffin are joined by The Athletic’s Melanie Anzidei to look at the countries that already qualified for the 2027 tournament as well those who might be facing off in an intercontinental playoff. They also discuss whether Marta might suspend her retirement to help Brazil lift the trophy at home and why Mexico could be a dark horse contender.______________HOST: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUEST: Melanie AnzideiThis podcast was produced by The Athletic.______________Referenced on the show:Red-card clash the latest in a fierce USWNT-Brazil rivalry: ‘A team that broke our hearts’Soccer in Mexico: Increased investment, the most-watched league and Women’s World Cup dreams______________Get in touch: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our Youtube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub ⁠⁠here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.