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Brazil’s Maracana Stadium to host opening, final of 2027 Women’s World Cup

Sportsnet · August 20, 2026 at 11:21 a.m.

Brazil’s Maracana Stadium to host opening, final of 2027 Women’s World Cup

The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and the final of the Women’s World Cup next year, FIFA announced Thursday.

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Brazil’s Maracana Stadium to host opening, final of 2027 Women’s World Cup

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