Maracana to host 2027 Women’s World Cup opener and final

The final, as it was in 1950 and in the 2014 Men’s World Cup, will take place in Maracana Stadium in Rio.

The Maracanã is one of soccer’s most iconic venues, having hosted the men's title games in 1950 and 2014. So far, only the Rose Bowl and Sweden’s Rasunda Stadium have hosted men's and women's finals.

Stadium has hosted two men’s World Cup finals Arena Itaquera in São Paulo will host 10 matches The Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening game and the final of next year’s Women’s World Cup. The 78,838-capacity stadium, which hosted the finals of the 1950 and 2014 men’s World Cups as well as the finals of t

Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Women's World Cup  Toronto Star

The tournament will begin June 24 with the final taking place on July 25.

Aug 20 : Brazil will stage the opening game and final of the 2027 Women's World Cup at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium, according to the match schedule unveiled on Thursday for the 32-team tournament.The hosts kick off the event on June 24 in a fitting opening to the first Women's World Cup held in South America, wit

Maracana Stadium will become the third venue to host the final of the men's and women's World Cups