FIFA has officially named the eight Brazilian cities that will host matches during the 2027 women’s World Cup. This is the first time that Brazil will be holding the women’s World Cup. The South American country has previously hosted the men’s World Cup in 1950 and 2014.
Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, stádio Nacional in Brasília, Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Arena Fonte Nova in Recife are the eight stadiums that have earmarked to host the matches of the tournament. These eight stadiums were also the venues for the games of the 2014 Men’s FIFA World Cup.
The tournament is scheduled to run from June 24 to July 25. Interestingly, FIFA is yet to name the stadiums which will stage the tournament opener and the final. According to an Associated Press report, the Brazil’s football governing body, the Brazil Football Confederation, wants to have the first match of the tournament in Sao Paulo and the final to be played in Rio de Janeiro. NeoQuimica Arena has a seating capacity of around 49,000 while Maracanã can hold upto 78,000 spectators.
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“From stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, color and warmth that only Brazil can offer,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement while announcing the venues for the World Cup.
The Associated Press report mentions that the selection process for cities and stadiums to hold the grand event started in August 2024. The 2014 men’s World Cup, which had four more host cities, was heavily criticized for having matches widely spread across the country.
This will be the 10th edition of the FIFA women’s World Cup and will see 32 teams participate in it. FIFA expanded the women’s World Cup to 32-team tournament in 2023 when it was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
While the Brazil’s men’s team has won the football World Cup five teams, the women’s team is yet to crowned as the champions. The Canarinhas, as the women’s national team is also known as, were the runners-up in 2007.
Prakhar Sachdeo
The Sportz Planet Desk
