European Football · Friday, August 21, 2026
The Maracanã will host the opening and final of the 2026 Cup
The mythical Rio de Janeiro stadium will be the stage for the two highlight moments of the women's tournament scheduled for next summer.
By Editorial team
The Maracanã, which has already hosted two men's World Cup finals (1950, 2014), will be at the heart of the 2026 Women's World Cup. The Rio stadium will host Brazil's opening match in the group stage on June 24, then the final on July 25. With its 78,838 capacity, this football temple will embody the prestige of this edition bringing together 32 national teams. FIFA has now published the complete schedule of the tournament's 64 matches.