English coach Emma Hayes and the USA will stand in England’s way of back-to-back tournament wins. What are the Lionesses’ prospects in Brazil?
| 2027 Women’s World Cup Winner Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| England to win | 7/1 |
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Why England’s Lionesses Can Win the 2027 World Cup
We’re just two years away from the next Women’s World Cup. Sarina Wiegman is already gearing up for the Lionesses’ qualification campaign, which kicks off next February.
The draw for England’s 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign will take place on 4th November, so Wiegman and her coaching team will have a few months to plan their push for Brazil.
This promises to be a historic tournament, as the Brazilians are hosting the Women’s World Cup for the first time in the tournament’s history.
One thing is for sure; the Lionesses will need to evolve over the coming months and years if they are to build on their Euro 2025 triumph.
They were nowhere near as convincing at Euro 2025 as they were in 2022. In fact, the Lionesses rode their luck on more than one occasion, with young starlet Michelle Agyemang coming off the bench to rescue the team.
Agyemang ended up being named the Young Player of the Tournament, with her clinical finishing and mature link-up play proving a huge benefit for Wiegman in a substitute role.
The 19-year-old, who plays for Arsenal Women, will be 21 by 2027 and will be challenging Alessia Russo and others for a regular start if they qualify for Brazil.
Moreover, Grace Clinton will surely have ambitions to break into the Lionesses’ midfield in the coming year. The Manchester United midfielder was another important substitute during Euro 2025 and will aim to compete with Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway for a starting berth.
Aggie Beever-Jones is another highly rated striker that’ll be eager to push Agyemang and Russo in the coming year or two. Beever-Jones is more of a poacher than a physical presence but has an encouraging strike rate.
As for the existing Lionesses, the main question mark will surround the availability of full-back Lucy Bronze. The most experienced member of the Lionesses will turn 35 by the 2027 Women’s World Cup. However, she’s shown no signs of retiring, and she even battled through the pain barrier of a fractured tibia at Euro 2025 to play her part.
It’s clear Wiegman will need to build a team with a blend of youth and experience to tackle the rest of the world in Brazil.
There’s no doubt the Dutch coach is ideal for the Lionesses, having won the last three straight European championships. This makes England’s current 12.5% probability to lift the World Cup seem quite short indeed.
Profiling the Lionesses’ main rivals
Three rival nations believe they have an equal or even better chance of winning the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
The US women’s national team are the current bookies’ favourites. With the hugely talented English head coach Emma Hayes at the helm, the Americans have established themselves at the top of the women’s world rankings.
Emma Hayes’ side dominated large periods of their last friendly against England in November 2024. However, the Lionesses held them to a goalless draw.
The US also won their fifth Olympic title at the 2024 Olympic Games, defeating 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts Brazil in the final.
Brazil will be desperate to make an impression on home soil in 2027. They are eight-time winners of the Women’s Copa America and lost out in the 2024 CONCACAF Gold Cup final to the US again.
While the Brazilians are expected to be competitive, they currently struggle against the Americans, who remain a formidable obstacle.
After defeating the Lionesses in 2023, Spain enter this competition as the defending champions. They were arguably the best side at Euro 2025 until the final, where they faltered against England despite taking an early lead.
Nevertheless, with two-time Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati in their ranks, Spain remain serious contenders.
The Japanese women will also be on Wiegman’s radar. Although Japan have slipped to seventh from fifth in the world rankings, they remain a force in women’s football.
The 2011 Women’s World Cup winners won the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, defeating Emma Hayes’ American side in February. Mina Tanaka struck four goals in the competition to finish as the event’s top scorer. The 31-year-old will be crucial to Japan’s chances in Brazil.