Brazilian Women’s National Team Nears Final Squad for 2027 World Cup with Unique Goalkeeper Trials
Brazilian Women’s National Team progresses toward finalized 2027 World Cup squad with unique goalkeeper tests and strategic focus on fan engagement and development.
Key details
- Coach Arthur Elias reports the World Cup squad is 74% complete with 28 players called up for friendlies against Argentina.
- A unique call-up of goalkeepers only is planned to test that position specifically.
- Selection criteria include club performance, player engagement, and future potential.
- FGF hosted a lecture with Elias and Cris Gambaré focusing on team preparation, fan engagement, and the impact of 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
The Brazilian Women's National Soccer Team, under coach Arthur Elias, is advancing its preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the team’s squad reportedly 74% finalized. Ahead of two friendlies against Argentina scheduled for October 10 and 14, coach Elias took the unusual step of calling only goalkeepers for one of the upcoming matches, totaling 28 players—two more than usual—to maximize assessment opportunities. Selection criteria highlighted by Elias include players' club performances, their engagement during the selection process, and future potential for the World Cup.
New talents like Yanne (Bahia) and Tamara Bolt are being integrated alongside experienced players, with an emphasis on giving every athlete game time and exploring tactical variations. The defense line currently appears stable, while midfield and attack positions are highly competitive, with forwards comprising 10 of the 28 called-up players. Standouts such as Tainá Maranhão and Geyse have impressed with recent form, and some players are recovering from injuries but expected to regain full fitness soon.
Complementing these on-field efforts, the Federação Gaúcha de Futebol organized a pivotal event, “Rumo a 2027: o presente e o futuro da Seleção Brasileira Feminina,” featuring Elias, CBF’s Women’s Selection coordinator Cris Gambaré, and other stakeholders. The gathering emphasized fostering a connection between the team and its fans, cultivating a Brazilian style of play that resonates nationally, and the broader potential of the 2027 World Cup to elevate women's football in Brazil. Porto Alegre, hosting matches during the tournament, will welcome the Brazilian team for its first ever match in Rio Grande do Sul during this friendly series, marking a significant milestone.
Both Elias and Gambaré acknowledged the ongoing cultural shifts in Brazilian women’s football, projecting increased investment and record-breaking viewership for the 2027 tournament. The event also served as a platform for direct fan interaction, underlining ongoing efforts to engage supporters and build momentum for Brazilian women's soccer’s future successes.
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Upcoming friendly matches
Sources report different locations for the friendly matches against Argentina
fgf.com.br
"The upcoming friendly match against Argentina on October 10 will mark the first time the Brazilian Women's National Team plays in Rio Grande do Sul."
ge.globo.com
"The team will have a call-up consisting solely of goalkeepers for two friendly matches against Argentina, scheduled for this Saturday in Beira-Rio and next Tuesday in Recife."
Why this matters: One source states the matches will be held in Beira-Rio and Recife, while the other mentions only the match in Rio Grande do Sul. This discrepancy affects the understanding of where the matches are taking place.