FIFA picks 8 host cities for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil
- FIFA confirmed eight host cities in Brazil for the month-long 2027 Women's World Cup, scheduled from June 24 to July 25.
- The selection followed a structured process starting August 2024, evaluating 12 nominated cities to meet FIFA's operational and hosting standards.
- The chosen cities, mostly coastal and including major urban centers like Brasilia and Belo Horizonte, use stadiums that hosted the 2014 men's World Cup.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed that from Brazil’s vibrant coastal areas to its diverse urban centers, visitors will be immersed in the unique spirit, vivid culture, and heartfelt hospitality that the country is known for.
- The event will mark the first Women's World Cup in South America and aims to strengthen women's football nationwide through a lasting legacy.
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FIFA Picks Eight Host Cities for Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil
Some members of Brazil's soccer confederation have said they want to hold the opening match at Sao Paulo and the final at the 78,000-seat Maracana, as it did in the 2014 World Cup. Curitiba, Manaus and Natal, all venues for the men's World Cup, were not included in the women's tournament bid book. Belem was also left out. FIFA Picks Eight Host Cities for Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil.

FIFA picks 8 host cities for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil
Soccer’s international governing body has confirmed eight host cities for the 2027 Women’s World Cup to be held in Brazil. FIFA announced the venues for the month-long tournament on Wednesday but hasn't decided where the opening match and the final…
Soccer-Maracana one of eight stadiums for 2027 Women's World Cup
(Reuters) - The Maracana Stadium will be one of eight venues across Brazil to host matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup, the first edition to be held in Latin America, FIFA announced on Wednesday. Read full story
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