Fifa team makes fresh check of Neo Química Arena for Women’s World Cup | OneFootball

Neo Química Arena welcomed a FIFA delegation again this Friday for another inspection ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Corinthians’ stadium will be one of the tournament’s eight host venues and is expected to stage ten matches throughout the competition.

According to information released by the People’s House, the visit aimed to review aspects related to the stadium’s operations during the tournament. The entity’s representatives toured different sectors of the arena and were accompanied by the professionals responsible for each area.

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“With the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup approaching, FIFA is now monitoring all the progress made since the last visit and also recording the changes that have been implemented at the stadium to ensure better operation with each match,” the official Neo Química Arena website posted.

Since the last inspection, carried out last year, the stadium has undergone major changes. Among them was the complete replacement of the pitch during the break caused by the World Cup. The field had drawn criticism from players and coaching staff members at the start of its use, but it underwent adjustments and, as of August, once again offered conditions considered ideal.

Neo Química Arena’s schedule at the World Cup will begin in the group stage. The stadium will host six matches on June 25, 27 and 29, as well as on July 1, 4 and 8. One of those matches will be Brazil’s second game of the tournament, scheduled for June 29, although the opponent has not yet been defined.

After the first phase, the Corinthians arena will remain on the tournament schedule. A round-of-16 match is set for July 11, while the quarterfinals will feature one match at the stadium on the 17th.

Brazil’s presence could bring the national team back to Neo Química Arena in the semifinal. That will happen if Arthur Elias’ team finishes the group stage at the top of its group. In that scenario, the match is scheduled for July 20.

The last World Cup match at the People’s House will be the third-place playoff, scheduled for July 24. In total, the stadium will host ten matches, a number that makes Neo Química Arena the venue with the most fixtures scheduled for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

In addition to Corinthians’ home, the tournament will also be held at Mineirão, Mané Garrincha, Castelão, Beira-Rio, Arena de Pernambuco, Maracanã and Arena Fonte Nova. So far, FIFA has not yet announced the date when ticket sales will begin or the prices that will be charged.

As the host nation, Brazil has secured a place in the tournament and also already knows it will be the top seed in Group A. The 2027 edition will feature 32 national teams, repeating the format adopted for the 2023 World Cup. At the moment, 14 spots are still open and will be filled throughout the qualifying process.

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