By Victor Kanayo
FIFA has announced the eight stadiums set to host matches at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
The upcoming edition will be the first to be held in Latin America.
According to FIFA, the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro is among the designated venues across Brazil.
In addition to the Maracanã, the tournament’s 64 matches will be played in Belo Horizonte (Mineirão Stadium), Brasília (National Stadium), Fortaleza (Castelão Arena), Porto Alegre (Beira-Rio Stadium), Recife (Pernambuco Arena), Salvador (Fonte Nova Arena), and São Paulo (Itaquera Arena).
Speaking about the upcoming global competition, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, “From samba to frevo, from stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, colour and warmth that only Brazil can offer.
“We will continue to work closely with the selected host cities on the exciting journey ahead of us, creating unforgettable moments in each of their stadiums in 2027, and ensuring that this tournament has a major and widespread positive impact.”
The tournament, scheduled to take place between 24 June and 25 July 2027, will feature 32 participating teams.
