President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: “Today, I had the honor of receiving at the Palácio do Planalto the top representatives of football: the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, the president of the CBF, Samir Xaud, and the coach of our National Team, Carlo Ancelotti 🇧🇷⚽️.

“We discussed the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, which will be held in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, 2027, with 32 teams in 8 Brazilian cities!

“We talked about how this World Cup can be a milestone for women’s football, strengthen sports practice in the country, and inspire girls and boys throughout Brazil.

“We also emphasized the importance of using the event’s visibility for social issues, especially the fight against violence toward women.

“I’m confident that together we’ll make this World Cup a historic moment for the sport and for our country!”