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FIFA has begun the process of selecting host cities for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil with a virtual workshop for the 12 candidate cities bidding to stage matches.
Estádio Mangueirão and Estádio Mineirão in Belém and Belo Horizonte, respectively, have been added to the initial 10 stadiums proposed by the Brazilian Football Association (CBF).
The workshop was described by CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues as the start of Brazil’s journey to hosting the tenth edition of the tournament which will be the first in South America.
“The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 will be a historical moment, not only for Brazil, but for the entire South American continent, elevating women’s football to its highest international level,” said Rodrigues.
“This event is also the best platform to promote social change in Brazil, leaving a lasting and consistent legacy for the women and girls in our society.”
A minimum of eight stadiums are needed to host the tournament. All of the locations put forward will be evaluated for their stadiums, training sites, hotels, transportation, financial aspects, and fan zone capabilities.
These inspections are due to take place from September 25 to October 11.
FIFA will then produce an evaluation report, with a final decision on which venues will host matches expected to be made in 2025.
“We will conduct a clear, transparent process to select the stadiums and host cities for this tournament, as a seamless continuation of the bidding,” said FIFA chief women’s football officer Dame Sarai Bareman.
“The FIFA team will analyse the key criteria set out in the hosting agreement in combination with the documentation provided by the 12 candidate host cities and the conclusions from the inspection visits.
“Our aim is to select the most suitable stadiums and host cities, balancing technical aspects and financials with women’s football development objectives.”
Brasília’s Estádio Mané Garrincha, Cuiabá’s Arena Pantanal, Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, Arena da Amazônia in Manaus, Natal’s Arena das Dunas, Estádio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Arena de Pernambuco in Recife, Rio de Janeiro’s Estádio do Maracanã, Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, and São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians make up the list of proposed venues from the CBF.
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