Camille Naredo

FIFA unveils 2027 Women's World Cup venues in Brazil

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Agence France-Presse

<p>SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro&#x27;s Maracana stadium was among the eight venues announced by FIFA on Wednesday due to stage matches at the 2027 Women&#x27;s World Cup in Brazil.</p><p>Belo Horizonte, capital Brasilia, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Salvador and Sao Paulo are the other host cities for the first edition of the tournament in South America.</p><p>All of the stadiums were also used for the 2014 men&#x27;s World Cup hosted by Brazil.</p><p>As it was just over a decade ago, when Germany beat Argentina after extra time, the final will be played at the iconic Maracana.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/17/brazil-to-host-2027-women-s-world-cup-as-gaza-overshadows-fifa-meeting-1453">READ: Brazil to host 2027 Women&#x27;s World Cup</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/18/excitement-after-brazil-chosen-as-2027-women-s-world-cup-host-1405">WATCH: Excitement after Brazil chosen as 2027 Women&#x27;s World Cup host</a></div><p>&quot;From samba to frevo, from stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, color and warmth that only Brazil can offer,&quot; said FIFA president Gianni Infantino.</p><p>&quot;The women&#x27;s game continues to grow at an extraordinary pace, and bringing the tournament to Brazil will inspire a new generation across the continent and beyond,&quot; added FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom.</p><p>The eight cities were chosen from a list of 12 with Belem, Cuiaba, Manaus and Natal missing out.</p><div><strong>© Agence France-Presse</strong></div>

<p>Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium was among the eight venues announced by FIFA on Wednesday due to stage matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.</p>

Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium was among the eight venues announced by FIFA on Wednesday due to stage matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.