The road to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ will enter a major new phase on Friday, 11 December 2026, when the Final Draw takes place at the iconic Museum of Modern Art (MAM Rio).
Set against the spectacular backdrop of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain, the landmark event will determine the groups and competitive pathways for the teams competing in the first FIFA Women’s World Cup to be staged in South America.
The choice of MAM Rio is designed to celebrate Brazil’s famous “futebol arte” tradition — the creativity, flair and imagination that have long been associated with the country’s football culture.
“Football has often been described as a universal language. In Brazil, it’s also an art form,” FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis said during a visit to the venue. “Every pass can become a brushstroke, every movement a moment of inspiration and every goal a masterpiece.”
More than 1,000 guests are expected to attend the Final Draw, including representatives of qualified teams, nations involved in the Play-Off Tournament, local authorities, FIFA stakeholders, Commercial Partners and members of the media.
The exact start time of the live draw will be announced at a later date.
A landmark moment for teams:
For the participating nations, the draw will provide a first clear picture of their route through the tournament. Once the groups are confirmed, FIFA will publish an updated match schedule, including the allocation of group-stage fixtures to Host Cities and confirmed kick-off times.
Aline Pellegrino, Executive Director of Legacy & Stakeholder Affairs at the Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil, said Rio was the ideal setting for such an important moment.
“Hosting the final draw at MAM Rio is a powerful way to celebrate our futebol arte identity,” Pellegrino said.
She added that the draw would make the tournament feel much more tangible for players and teams as they begin preparing for specific opponents and travel plans.
Brazil prepares for a historic tournament:
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ will feature 32 teams, 64 matches and eight Host Cities, with organisers expecting the tournament to become the most-attended edition in the competition’s history.
Interest has already been significant, with more than 800,000 people registering their interest in tickets and more than 95,000 expressing an interest in volunteering.
The numbers underline the growing anticipation for a tournament that will make history as the first FIFA Women’s World Cup held in South America.
MAM Rio: Where football meets art:
Founded in 1948, MAM Rio is one of Latin America’s leading cultural institutions. Located on the shores of Guanabara Bay in Flamengo Park, the museum is renowned for its modern architecture and contribution to Brazilian art.
Designed by architect Affonso Eduardo Reidy, with gardens created by celebrated landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, the museum has become an important centre for artistic creation, education and experimentation.
Its selection as the venue for the Final Draw reflects the tournament’s broader visual identity, which incorporates artwork created by Brazilian female artists for each Host City.
With the world’s leading women’s football nations preparing to discover their opponents, Rio de Janeiro is set to provide a fitting stage where Brazilian art, culture and futebol arte come together ahead of the biggest women’s football tournament yet held in South America.
(Inputs from FIFA)
