FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Schedule Unveiled; Brazil to Open Campaign at Maracana
FIFA says the 73,000-seat stadium will also stage one semifinal as Brazil opens the 32-team tournament across eight cities.
- FIFA announced Thursday that The Maracana in Rio will host both the opening match and final of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, marking a historic moment for the tournament.
- Brazil becomes the first South American nation to host the tournament, with the 73,000-seat Maracana having previously hosted the 1950 and 2014 men's World Cup finals.
- The 32-team tournament features 64 matches across eight cities, with Host Brazil beginning its campaign at The Maracana on June 24 against a yet-to-be-determined opponent.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, "We can't wait to witness a new chapter of women's football history unfold when the world's best players take centre stage in Brazil next year."
- Spain enters the 2027 event as the defending champion, while FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 Executive Director Aline Pellegrino reflected, "The little girl Aline who used to play football in the streets of Sao Paulo could never have dreamed of a day like this.
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Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and the final of the Women’s World Cup next year, FIFA announced Thursday. Brazil is the first South American nation to host the tournament and will play in the opener on June 24 against a yet-to-be-determined opponent in the 73,000 seat Maracana, which also hosted the 2014 men’s World Cup final. The hosts will also play in Sao Paulo and Brasilia during the …
Maracaná, one of the most emblematic stadiums in Brazil, will be the scene of the inaugural match and the women's final of 2027, announced FIFA on Thursday, August 20.
The Economic Times
FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 schedule unveiled; Brazil to open campaign at Maracana
FIFA revealed the 2027 Women's World Cup match schedule featuring Brazil as host. All 64 fixtures will be played across eight Brazilian cities, beginning June 24. The iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the final match. Several cities will host knockout stage games, including quarter-finals and semi-finals. FIFA Fan Festivals will also occur throughout the tournament across Brazil.
The Toronto Star
Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Women’s World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and the final of the Women’s World Cup next year, FIFA announced Thursday.
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