Match schedule and requirements for the 2027 World Cup
Release of the match schedule and debates on organization stir up sports.
The unveiling of the match schedule and preparations for the global tournament put logistical details in the spotlight. The planning ranges from defining tournament dates to urban mobility requirements for fans.
Match schedule in Fortaleza
The nine scheduled matches in the capital of Ceará will take place between June 26 and July 17. The program includes clashes ranging from the group stage to the quarterfinals. The first match is scheduled for June 26, involving Group D. In the following days, matchups from other groups will take place until the end of the first phase.
Knockout stages of the tournament
The knockout matches are split between July 10 and 13 for the Round of 16. Meanwhile, the quarterfinal match is scheduled for July 17, bringing together the winners of previous clashes defined by the organization.
Free transportation for fans
Free transportation on match days is one of the measures that soccer's governing body wants to implement in each of the host capitals. The deliberation is part of a series of requirements with local governments to accommodate fans and professionals working at the event.
How the free pass works
The project establishes that the ticket and credential will automatically be transformed into a kind of free pass on the days each city hosts a match. The measure depends on approval by municipal and state bodies, in addition to ongoing negotiations with local administrations and the Brazilian delegation.
Debates on legacy and the sport
Meetings and panels bring together former players, journalists, and researchers to discuss the impacts the competition could leave on the sport in the country. The program addresses topics such as athlete training, youth categories, sports communication, market, sponsorship, investment, and social transformation.
With information from Folha de S.Paulo, O POVO.
Source: Folha de S.Paulo, O POVO