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FIFA Confirms Eight Host Cities for 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

The first Women’s World Cup in Latin America will feature 32 teams competing across venues previously used in the 2014 men’s tournament.

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An aerial view of Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 26, 2020. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo
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Overview

  • FIFA officially announced eight Brazilian cities as hosts for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, scheduled from June 24 to July 25, 2027.
  • Selected venues include Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium, São Paulo’s NeoQuímica Arena, and six others, all previously used in the 2014 men’s World Cup.
  • The tournament will feature 32 teams, marking the first Women’s World Cup held in South America, reflecting FIFA’s commitment to growing the women’s game globally.
  • Opening match and final venues remain undecided, with local stakeholders advocating for São Paulo and Maracanã respectively to host these key events.
  • Former 2014 host cities Curitiba, Manaus, Natal, and Belém were excluded, focusing the tournament on coastal and populous urban centers.