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.