FIFA, in collaboration with several distinguished and prominent Brazilian partners, officially announced the eight host cities and their respective stadiums for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, representing a significant milestone in the lead-up to the tournament.
The selected Host Cities truly reflect the diversity of Brazil, which will host the first FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in South America: Belo Horizonte (Estádio Mineirão), Brasília (Estádio Nacional), Fortaleza (Arena Castelão), Porto Alegre (Estádio Beira-Rio), Recife (Arena de Pernambuco), Rio de Janeiro (Estádio do Maracanã), Salvador (Arena Fonte Nova) and São Paulo (Arena Itaquera).
“From samba to frevo, from stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, colour and warmth that only Brazil can offer,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The highly anticipated announcement was made today through FIFA channels by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accompanied by notable figures from sports, entertainment, and public life in the Brazilian states hosting the eight designated cities. Celebratory events will now take place across these cities, as communities enthusiastically embrace their role in welcoming the world to Brazil for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.
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“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. We are deeply grateful to all 12 cities that took part in the thorough and competitive selection process to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. Belém, Cuiabá, Manaus and Natal, we thank you very, very much for your extraordinary efforts. Your passion has not gone unnoticed, and we are committed to keeping in touch and finding meaningful ways for you to also be part of this historic event.”
The host city selection process for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Brazil commenced in August 2024 and was carried out in a transparent and organized manner, adhering to the same guiding principles used for selecting the host country. Specialized FIFA teams, responsible for key operational areas critical to the tournament’s success, visited all 12 candidate cities to evaluate the proposed infrastructure and facilities in accordance with FIFA’s hosting standards.
Following a comprehensive assessment, FIFA’s technical team categorized the cities according to established criteria. In collaboration with the Brazilian government and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), it was decided to select a maximum of eight host cities and stadiums. These cities were chosen based on FIFA’s technical evaluation to ensure optimal conditions for hosting the 32 participating teams and to support the operational and commercial success of the tournament. The selection also aimed to enhance the long-term growth and visibility of women’s football in Brazil.
The designated cities will officially commence their roles in the coming days as they host a team of FIFA experts to initiate the operational planning phase. Key upcoming milestones on the path to 2027 include the release of the match schedule and the official brand launch. These events will be significant moments for Brazil as a whole, especially for the eight Host Cities, which are currently preparing to showcase their best to the world.
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