2027 Women's World Cup
Maracanã Stadium Selected to Host 2027 Women's World Cup Opener and Final
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Brazil's group-stage venues include Arena Itaquera in São Paulo on June 29 and Estádio Nacional Mane Garrincha in Brasília on July 4, with the tournament opener on June 24 at the Maracanã, outlining specific stadiums for the host nation’s early matches.
Maracanã Stadium has a capacity of 73,139, making it the largest venue for the tournament, and it will become the third stadium ever to host both the men's and women's World Cup finals (after Rasunda and the Rose Bowl).
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 play-off preliminary phase features six teams—Chinese Taipei, South Africa, Ghana, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea and Ecuador—with matches scheduled from November 24 to December 5, 2026, and the top two advancing to the final play-off round.
Quarterfinals will be staged across four Brazilian cities: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and newly added Belo Horizonte and Fortaleza, which join the two larger hubs as venues for the knockout rounds.
São Paulo will host one of the semifinals and the Bronze Final, while the other semifinal and the Final are slated for Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium, highlighting a split hosting plan for the decisive knockout matches.
Brazil's Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and final of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, making it a historic venue FlashScore. The tournament opener kicks off on June 24, with the final scheduled for July 25, marking the first time South America will host the Women's World Cup ESPN. Maracanã will become only the third stadium ever to host both men's and women's World Cup finals.
The tournament will span eight Brazilian cities, with each hosting at least seven matches and at least one knockout game Reuters. FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted the "energy and passion" of Brazilian fans as key reasons for hosting this historic event for women's football in South America CBSSports.
Maracanã's Elite Status Among World Cup Stadiums
Maracanã holds 73,139 spectators, making it the largest venue for the 2027 tournament CBSSports. The stadium previously hosted the 1950 men's World Cup final and the 2014 men's World Cup final. Only two other stadiums have ever hosted both men's and women's finals: Sweden's Rasunda and the Rose Bowl in California.
Brazil's Group Stage Journey Across Three Cities
As hosts, Brazil will play the tournament opener at Maracanã on June 24 ESPN. The team will then move to São Paulo's Arena Itaquera on June 29 for their second group-stage match ESPN. Brazil's final group match takes place in Brasília at Estádio Nacional Mane Garrincha on July 4.
Knockout Rounds Spread Across Four Cities
The quarterfinals will be split among four Brazilian cities: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, and Fortaleza Reuters. This design balances travel distances, recovery time, and fan engagement across the country. São Paulo will host one semifinal and the Bronze Final, while Maracanã hosts the other semifinal and the championship match.
Six Teams Compete for Final Tournament Spots
The Women's World Cup play-off preliminary phase features six teams fighting for entry to the finals CBSSports. Chinese Taipei, South Africa, Ghana, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, and Ecuador will compete from November 24 to December 5, 2026. The top two teams from this round advance to the final play-off stage for their spots in Brazil.
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