The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro has just gained further prominence among the host cities for the competition. This is because the Maracanã will host both the opening match and the final of the tournament, as well as other games throughout the competition. We’ll give you more details here!
The official announcement was made in Zurich, Switzerland
Voted one of the most beautiful stadiums in the world, the Maracanã was chosen to host the opening match and the championship final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year.
The official announcement took place on August 20 in Switzerland during the draw for the preliminary round of the Play-Off Tournament. The event also unveiled the first version of the tournament’s match schedule , which has a special significance. After all, it’s the first time the tournament is being held in Latin America!
Maracanã will host nine matches during the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Rio de Janeiro will be one of the main host cities for the event, which will bring together 32 national teams competing in 64 matches spread across eight Brazilian cities.
At Maracanã alone, the ball will roll in nine matches! There will be six group stage matches and three knockout-round matches, including one of the semifinals and the grand final, scheduled for July 25.
In addition, the opening match will also take place here on June 24, with the Brazilian national team taking the field!
More than 800,000 people have already expressed interest in attending the matches
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is already promising plenty of excitement even before it begins. And the Brazilian national team can count on the support and strength that only our fans can provide!
That’s because, according to official FIFA data, approximately 800,000 people have already expressed interest in securing tickets for the competition. In addition, more than 95,000 have registered to serve as volunteers.
The main goal is to surpass the incredible mark of two million fans in the stadiums—a record set during the last edition, which took place in Australia and New Zealand.
By securing the opening match, a semifinal, and the championship final, Rio de Janeiro further solidifies its role as one of the world’s top destinations for major sporting events!
