São Paulo to Host 10 Matches in 2027 Women's World Cup, Highlighting City's Key Role

São Paulo will play a pivotal role in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup by hosting the most matches of any city, with 10 out of 64 games scheduled to take place at the Arena Itaquera. This includes six group-stage matches featuring 32 participating national teams, with Brazil among the confirmed squads and scheduled to play in São Paulo on June 29, 2027. The city’s Arena Itaquera will also be the venue for critical knockout stage matches, including an eighth-final, quarter-final, semi-final, and the third-place match.

The tournament runs from June 24 to July 25, 2027, spanning eight host cities across Brazil. While São Paulo hosts the largest share of games, the opening and final matches will be held at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil’s national women’s team will also play matches in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, and other cities, depending on their progression in the tournament.

São Paulo’s local government is actively preparing for the event by upgrading infrastructure and promoting initiatives aimed at boosting women's football's legacy. The city offers free football activities in over 13 sports centers, observing a growth in female participation from 172 to 375 monthly between 2023 and 2025. Additionally, the Municipal Sports and Leisure Secretariat is expanding competitive opportunities for women through new tournaments.

These efforts reflect São Paulo’s ambition to enhance its international profile and support the development of women's football nationwide, as the city gears up to welcome fans and players from around the world for the marquee tournament.

Quotes from local authorities highlighted the city’s commitment, noting the planned legacy programs designed to sustain interest and participation in women’s football well beyond the World Cup.