FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 Match Schedule Released

Short overview
The FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 will run from 24 June to 25 July 2027, featuring 32 teams across six continents. The match schedule outlines group-stage venues and knockout-round brackets, with Brazil opening at the Maracanã.
The FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ is set to take place from 24 June to 25 July 2027, marking the tenth edition of the tournament. A total of 32 teams from six continents will compete for global glory across Brazil's most iconic stadiums.
Group Stage Venues and Matchups
The group stage will feature eight groups (A–H), with each team playing three matches. Host nation Brazil is placed in Group A and will play their opening match at the Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. Other venues include Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador), Estádio Nacional (Brasília), Arena Itaquera (São Paulo), Estádio Mineirão (Belo Horizonte), Estádio Beira-Rio (Porto Alegre), Arena Castelão (Fortaleza), and Arena de Pernambuco (Recife).
Group A
Brazil will face TBD opponents in three matches: the opener at the Maracanã, followed by matches at Arena de Pernambuco (Recife) and Arena Itaquera (São Paulo). The other Group A fixtures will be played at Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador) and Estádio Nacional (Brasília).
Groups B–H
Each group will have matches distributed across multiple venues. For example, Group B will play at Estádio Nacional (Brasília), Arena Itaquera (São Paulo), Estádio Mineirão (Belo Horizonte), and Estádio Beira-Rio (Porto Alegre). Group C will use Estádio Mineirão, Estádio Beira-Rio, Estádio do Maracanã, and Estádio Nacional. The full schedule ensures that all eight host cities are utilized throughout the group stage.
Knockout Stage
The knockout stage begins with the Round of 16 (Matches 49–56), where group winners and runners-up will cross over. For instance, Match 49 pits 1A against 2B at Arena Castelão (Fortaleza), while Match 50 sees 1C vs 2D at Arena de Pernambuco (Recife). The quarter-finals (Matches 57–60) will be held at Estádio Mineirão, Estádio do Maracanã, Arena Castelão, and Arena Itaquera. The semi-finals (Matches 61–62) will take place at Arena Itaquera and Estádio do Maracanã. The third-place play-off will be at Arena Itaquera, and the final will be held at Estádio do Maracanã on 25 July 2027.
As the tournament approaches, the participating teams will be confirmed through qualifying competitions, and the schedule will be updated accordingly. Fans can expect a month of high-level football across Brazil's most passionate football cities.
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