Brazil women's team eyes warm-up matches at 2027 World Cup venues
Head coach Arthur Elias aims to organize preparation matches at the stadiums where the Brazilian team will play during the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Brazil women's national team is looking to host friendly matches at key venues ahead of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Head coach Arthur Elias has expressed a strong desire to play warm-up games at the iconic Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, which is scheduled to host the tournament's opening match featuring Brazil on June 24, 2027.
In addition to the Maracanã, Elias is prioritizing a match at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília, where Brazil will play their third group stage fixture. The coach believes that familiarity with the stadiums is a crucial part of the team's preparation for the home tournament.
We have a plan to hold a match before the World Cup at the Maracanã. The more the athletes play in the stadiums where we will perform at the World Cup, the better. Arthur Elias
The technical staff is focusing on managing the team's logistics, as Brazil is already confirmed to play in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Brasília during the group stage. Elias emphasized the importance of finishing top of the group to secure an extra day of preparation for the knockout rounds.