FIFA asks, but Flamengo rejects Ninho do Urubu for World Cup training

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·24 July 2026

FIFA asks, but Flamengo rejects Ninho do Urubu for World Cup training

Flamengo’s refusal was accepted by FIFA, which is still hoping to secure the release of the Maracanã

Flamengo did not agree to make Ninho do Urubu available to FIFA for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. So, for now, world football’s governing body has 38 training centers for the tournament.

The club’s refusal is due to the fact that the squad will still train at the CT even during the break for the competition. FIFA understands the argument, but is still awaiting the release of the Maracanã to host matches.

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Would Flamengo receive anything for making Ninho do Urubu available?

The entity’s offers are around R$ 500,000 for the rental, depending on the period set for use of the facilities during the competition. For a match at the Maracanã, for example, FIFA will pay 200,000 dollars (a little over R$ 1 million).

Will there be a scheduling conflict at the Maracanã?

There are disagreements between the Fla-Flu Consortium and FIFA over the Maracanã. The entity wants exclusive control of the stadium starting 14 days before the first match held there.

With the Grass Protection Period, however, another 28 days of preservation are added before the opening match at the stadium. After the end of the 2027 World Cup, the Maracanã will need five more days.

What do Flamengo and Fluminense intend to do about it?

So, the rival duo is trying to reduce the preservation period to minimize the impact on both teams’ schedules before the suspension of national competitions. The Women’s World Cup will be played between June 24 and July 25, 2027.

Will it hurt the clubs financially?

Without the Maraca, Fla-Flu fears financial and administrative consequences. Possible impacts include lower performance scores under the concession agreement, adjustments to the concession fee, the application of contractual penalties, and other mechanisms provided for in the agreement with the State Government.

What is the author’s opinion on the CT and the Maracanã in the 2027 World Cup?

It is only fair that Flamengo should decide whether or not to make Ninho do Urubu available. After all, the training center belongs to the club. Now, regarding the Maracanã… the losses will be significant. I don’t see a scenario in which the consortium beats FIFA, which has already brought in the Rio de Janeiro State Government, the owner of the stadium,” said João Vítor Reis of Coluna do Fla, who added: So, the Libertadores group-stage matches and the opening rounds of the Brasileirão may take place away from the Maraca. Flamengo without the Maracanã could suffer a significant drop in performance,” he opined.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.