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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tom Garry

Maracanã to host opening game and final at next year’s Women’s World Cup

An aerial view of packed Maracana Stadium at night during the 2014 World Cup Final
The Maracanã hosted the men’s World Cup final in 1950 and 2014. Photograph: Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images

The Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening game and the final of next year’s Women’s World Cup. The 78,838-capacity stadium, which hosted the finals of the 1950 and 2014 men’s World Cups as well as the finals of the Olympic football competitions in 2016, will be the venue for Brazil’s opening Group A match on 24 June, before staging the final on 25 July.

Fifa released the schedule for all 64 matches for the tournament, which features 32 teams. The draw will take place after more of the qualification playoffs have been contested.

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