CBF
·11 April 2026
Cris Gambaré and Diogo Pécora meet Mato Grosso governor and MPs

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·11 April 2026

On Friday (10), CBF Women’s National Teams Coordinator Cris Gambaré and the president of the Mato Grosso Football Federation (FMF) and head of delegation for the Women’s National Team, Diogo Pécora, took part in an important institutional meeting with the governor of Mato Grosso, Otaviano Pivetta, and state deputies Max Russi and Janaina Riva.
The meeting marked a moment of dialogue, recognition, and strategic alignment, at a time when Mato Grosso is preparing to host six FIFA Series matches, reinforcing the state’s leading role on the national and international sports scene.

Cris Gambaré, Max Russi, and Diogo Pécora during the institutional meetingCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF
During the meeting, the importance of sport as a tool for social transformation was highlighted, as well as the need to expand opportunities, increase visibility, and further strengthen the presence of women on and off the field. The initiative reinforces the shared commitment between sports organizations and public authorities to promoting women’s football.
The FIFA Series begins on Saturday (11), with two matches: Canada vs. Zambia at 3:00 p.m., and Brazil vs. South Korea at 9:30 p.m. (local time). The matches will be played at Arena Pantanal, in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. The tournament will also feature matches on April 14 and 18.

Cris Gambaré and Diogo Pécora with state deputy Janaina RivaCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF
The Brazilian National Team is in the capital of Mato Grosso to take part in the first edition of the FIFA Series focused on women’s football. In a competition aimed at promoting competitive balance, technical development, and intercontinental exchange, Brazil will face South Korea, Zambia, and Canada.
All tournament matches will take place at Arena Pantanal, which will host two games per day. The matches will be held on April 11, 14, and 18, with two per day: at 3:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
A single ticket allows fans to watch both matches on the same day. Tickets for the FIFA Series are sold exclusively through the Face Pass app.
In the North and South sections, tickets cost R$ 30 (half-price) and R$ 60 (full price). In the East section, half-price tickets cost R$ 50 and full-price tickets R$ 100. In the West section, half-price tickets cost R$ 70 and full-price tickets R$ 140.
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