FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Schedule Revealed: Final Set for Maracanã
The road to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 has become clearer after FIFA officially unveiled the tournament’s initial match schedule, confirming that the competition will open and finish at Brazil’s iconic Estádio do Maracanã.
The tournament will run from June 24 to July 25, 2027, with 32 teams competing across eight Brazilian host cities. A total of 64 matches will be played during the tournament.
Maracanã to Host Opening Match and Final
The biggest headline from the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 schedule is the decision to use the legendary Maracanã for both the opening match and the final.
Brazil will begin their World Cup campaign at the Maracanã on June 24, giving the host nation a spectacular start to its home tournament.
The stadium will then welcome the finalists on July 25, when the next women’s world champions will lift the trophy in Rio de Janeiro.
This will make Maracanã only the third stadium ever to host both a men’s FIFA World Cup final and a Women’s World Cup final.
Brazil’s Group-Stage Matches
The hosts will not play all their group games in Rio.
Brazil’s three group-stage fixtures have been scheduled across three different cities:
- June 24: Brazil — Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
- June 29: Brazil — Arena Itaquera, São Paulo
- July 4: Brazil — Estádio Nacional, Brasília
The exact opponents will become clear after the final tournament draw.
Eight Brazilian Cities to Host the Tournament
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 schedule spreads the competition across eight host cities:
- Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo
- Brasília
- Belo Horizonte
- Fortaleza
- Porto Alegre
- Recife
- Salvador
Every host city will stage at least seven matches, including at least one knockout fixture.
Where Will the Knockout Matches Be Played?
The knockout stage will be distributed across Brazil rather than being concentrated in one location.
Brasília, Porto Alegre, Recife and Salvador will host matches through the Round of 16.
The quarter-finals will then be played in Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
São Paulo will host one semi-final and the bronze-medal match, while the other semi-final and the World Cup final will take place at Maracanã.
Why the 2027 Schedule Is Different
FIFA says the schedule was developed with both fans and players in mind. Travel distances and recovery time between matches were considered when allocating fixtures.
That could become particularly important during the knockout stages, when small differences in recovery time can have a major impact on performance.
At the same time, FIFA wants supporters across Brazil to experience the tournament rather than keeping the biggest matches in only a few cities.
Brazil 2027 Will Make History
The 2027 edition will be the 10th FIFA Women’s World Cup and the first edition of the tournament to be staged in South America. The competition will feature 32 teams from all six confederations.
Brazil will also be looking for history on home soil. The country has never won the Women’s World Cup, despite reaching the final three times, including the 2007 edition.
With the final taking place at the Maracanã, Brazil could potentially have a chance to chase their first women’s World Cup title in one of football’s most famous stadiums.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Schedule: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening match | June 24, 2027 |
| Brazil’s second group match | June 29 |
| Brazil’s third group match | July 4 |
| Tournament final | July 25 |
| Host country | Brazil |
| Teams | 32 |
| Matches | 64 |
| Host cities | 8 |
| Final venue | Maracanã |
The schedule currently represents the initial version. FIFA has said an updated version will be released after the final draw later this year, meaning some fixture details can still change.
