Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Women’s World Cup
Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium will be the site of the opening match and final of the 2027 Women's World Cup, FIFA has announced. This marks the first time the Maracana will host a World Cup final. The tournament will take place across eight Brazilian cities, with Brazil making history as the first South American nation to host the event.
The opening match is set for June 24 against an opponent yet to be determined. The Maracana, originally built in 1950, previously hosted the final of the 2014 men's World Cup, where Germany emerged victorious after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The stadium has also been a witness to Uruguay's triumph in the 1950 men's World Cup final, which occurred there and resulted in a 2-1 victory for the host nation.
As of now, only Sweden's Rasunda Stadium and California's Rose Bowl have hosted both men's and women's World Cup finals. Spain is the reigning champion, and Brazil has never won the title before.
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