2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Schedule, Host Cities, and Venues in Brazil

Key Takeaways

• Tournament Dates: The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will run from June 24 to July 25.
• The Field: 32 national teams from six confederations will compete in the tournament’s historic first edition in South America.
• The Opener: Host nation Brazil will feature in the opening match against a to-be-determined opponent at the iconic Maracanã Stadium.
• Host Footprint: Eight stadiums across eight Brazilian cities will host the competition’s 64 matches.
• The Final: The championship match is scheduled for July 25 at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
• Venue Breakdown: São Paulo’s Arena Itaquera will host a tournament-high 10 matches, followed by the Maracanã and Arena Castelão with nine games each.

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The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil™ is officially set to take center stage from June 24 through July 25, 2027. Marking its landmark 10th edition, the tournament will bring 32 teams from across the globe to eight venues spanning diverse regions of Brazil. The host nation will kick off the tournament at the legendary Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, which will also set the stage for the final on July 25.

The official schedule maps out fixtures across Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, and Salvador. Action kicks off with a 48-game group stage spanning Groups A through H, followed by the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place playoff, and the final.

Brazil Opens at the Maracanã

Brazil will launch its World Cup campaign on June 24 at the Maracanã, facing a yet-to-be-determined opponent out of Group A.

The Seleção will stay on home soil for their second group match on June 29 at Arena Itaquera in São Paulo, before wrapping up group play on July 4 at the National Stadium in Brasília. The remaining group stage fixtures will be distributed evenly among the tournament’s eight host venues.

Eight Stadiums Ready for the World Stage

All eight selected venues boast previous FIFA tournament experience, having served as host sites during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

• Mineirão Stadium (Belo Horizonte): 8 matches (6 group stage, 1 Round of 16, 1 quarterfinal).
• National Stadium (Brasília): 7 matches (6 group stage, 1 Round of 16).
• Arena Castelão (Fortaleza): 9 matches (6 group stage, 2 Round of 16, 1 quarterfinal).
• Beira-Rio Stadium (Porto Alegre): 7 matches (6 group stage, 1 Round of 16).
• Arena Pernambuco (São Lourenço da Mata/Recife metro area): 7 matches (6 group stage, 1 Round of 16).
• Maracanã Stadium (Rio de Janeiro): 9 matches (6 group stage, 1 quarterfinal, 1 semifinal, and the final).
• Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador): 7 matches (6 group stage, 1 Round of 16).
• Arena Itaquera (São Paulo): 10 matches—the most of any venue—featuring 6 group stage games, 1 Round of 16, 1 quarterfinal, 1 semifinal, and the third-place match.

Group Stage to Knockout Rounds

Group play begins on June 24 with Brazil’s opening match at the Maracanã, followed by a full slate of matches across Groups A and B the next day. Play continues daily through July 8, when the group stage concludes and the top sides advance to the single-elimination knockout phase.

• Round of 16 (July 10–13): Action opens on July 10 at Arena Castelão (Group A winner vs. Group B runner-up) and Arena Pernambuco, with eight total knockout matches across multiple host cities.
• Quarterfinals (July 16–17): The final eight teams square off in Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, and São Paulo.
• Semifinals (July 20–21): São Paulo’s Arena Itaquera hosts the first semifinal on July 20, with the Maracanã hosting the second on July 21.
• Third-Place Match (July 24): The semifinal losers meet at Arena Itaquera in São Paulo.
• The Final (July 25): The tournament concludes at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, crowning the 2027 world champion.

Quick Glance: 2027 Tournament Schedule