Maracana to host 2027 Women’s World Cup opener and final
FIFA have unveiled the full match schedule for next summer’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil on Thursday, confirming the tournament will begin with hosts Brazil at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana Stadium on June 24. FIFA, the governing body of association football, have also confirmed that the stadium will host the final on July 25. The Brazilian national team will tour three of the country’s…
FIFA has announced the schedule for the Women's World Cup in Brazil next summer, with the tournament kicking off at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium on June 24 - the same venue that will host the final on July 25. The Brazilian national team will visit three major cities during the group stage: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Brasilia.
However, Belo Horizonte, home of the Mineirao stadium, will not be visited during the group stage due to the men's team's loss to Germany in the 2014 World Cup semifinals. The Maracana Stadium has a storied history, having witnessed Brazil's 1950 "Maracanazo" defeat to Uruguay and a 1999 Women's World Cup final. The eight host cities will each stage at least seven matches and at least one knockout round game, with Sao Paulo hosting the most games at Arena Itaquera.
The final is set to be held at Maracana Stadium, marking only the third venue to host both men's and women's finals.
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