The Maracan stadium will be one of the eight places of everything Brazil To host games at the 2027 women’s World Cup, the first edition to be held in Latin America, announced FIFA on Wednesday.
In addition to the iconic headquarters of Rio de Janeiro, the 64 games of the competition will be played in Belo Horizonte (Minerao Stadium), Brasilia (National Stadium), Fortaleza (Castelao Arena), Porto Alegre (Beira-Rio Stadium), Recife (Pernambuco Arena), Salvador (Source Arena) and Sao Area) and Sao Area) Area) and Sao Area) and Sao Area) and Sao Area) and Sao Area)) and Sao Area) and Sao Area)) and Sao Area – Source Area) and Sao Area) and Sao Area and (Itaquera Arena).
“From samba to frevo, from the splendid beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, color and warmth that only Brazil can offer,” said the president of Fifa Gianni Infantino.
“We will continue to work closely with the host cities selected in the exciting journey in front of us, creating unforgettable moments in each of their stages in 2027 and ensuring that this tournament has an important and widespread positive impact.”
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The tournament that is played between 24 June and 25 July 2027, will present 32 participating teams.
“The FIFA 2027 women’s Cup will mark a historic milestone for the first time while the tournament heads in South America,” said Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom.
“The female game continues to grow at an extraordinary rhythm and bring the tournament to Brazil will inspire a new generation throughout the continent and beyond.”