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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 affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
As the countdown to the 2027 Women's World Cup begins, Terrell Hills residents can look forward to watching top-notch soccer, possibly inspiring local young players. With Brazil hosting the tournament, the energy and passion for the sport will likely be palpable, even from afar. The fact that all eight host cities in Brazil also hosted men's games in 2014 suggests a well-established infrastructure for the sport, which could bode well for the women's tournament. For local soccer enthusiasts in Terrell Hills, the Women's World Cup will be an opportunity to see world-class players in action, including possibly Marta, the six-time FIFA world player of the year. As the tournament approaches, it will be interesting to see how local soccer organizations and community groups in Terrell Hills engage with the event, potentially hosting watch parties or clinics to capitalize on the excitement and promote the sport among local youth.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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