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India Gazette
14 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
AFC Women's Asian Cup: Mongolia, first obstacle in Blue Tigresses' road to Australia
Chiang Mai [Thailand], June 23 (ANI): India's road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will officially begin on Monday when the Blue Tigresses take on Mongolia in the opening match of Group B of the Qualifiers at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium, according to the official website of AIFF. India, twice runners-up of the erstwhile Asian Women's Championship in the 1980s, are aiming to make it to the continent's top women's competition for the 10th time and the first via the qualifiers' route. After Mongolia, India will take on Timor Leste on June 29, Iraq on July 2, and hosts Thailand on July 5 in Chiang Mai. Only the group winners will qualify for the 12-team AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, which will serve as the qualifier for Asian teams for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027. At the pre-tournament press conference, India coach Crispin Chettri said, 'First of all, I would like to thank the Football Association of Thailand for hosting us here. We arrived here earlier this week, and you have been so welcoming. Before that, we were preparing for the qualifiers in India (Bengaluru). We got a chance to play against Uzbekistan in two friendlies,' as quoted from the official website of the AIFF. 'We have a very interesting group with Thailand, Iraq, Mongolia and Timor-Leste. I think it will be a very good competition for everyone. Women's football is progressing in Asia, and everyone, the coaches and the players, are here to learn,' he added. 'For Thailand, it's a privilege to play at home. It's very encouraging for all of us to be here. For us, India, it's a big challenge. Competing with teams like Iraq, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, and especially, Thailand. But we are focused on one match at a time, and are looking forward to playing Mongolia tomorrow (Monday),' Chettri noted. India, ranked 70th in the world, have never faced Mongolia before. The East Asian side only played their first official match in 2018, which was also the year they last won a competitive fixture -- a 1-0 victory over Guam in the East Asian Women's Championship. Currently ranked 126th, Mongolia haven't played a tournament since November 2023 when they lost all three matches to Korea DPR (0-19), Hong Kong (0-6) and Northern Mariana Islands (3-4). Ahead of leading the team back into competitive action after a year and a half, Mongolia coach Bayasgalangiin Garidmagnai, who is also the coach of their senior men's national team, said, 'The national team has trained really well, although we had some internal problems and only had about three weeks of training. We are a bit concerned about the heat as we are a team from a cold country.' On the contrary, Chettri stated that the weather will not pose any issues for India. Although the conditions in Chiang Mai are more humid as compared to Bengaluru, the Blue Tigresses have acclimatised well in the northern Thai city. 'When it comes to the weather, I think India and Thailand are quite similar. We are used to the environment here now. We have come with a positive mindset. Although our team is in a transition phase, and we have come with very young players, our goal is to reach Australia,' said the Indian coach. (ANI)
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kansas City set for major economic boost with FIFA-Airbnb partnership
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City is about to score big economically, according to Airbnb. On Friday, Airbnb announced a three-year global partnership with FIFA that it says will unlock new economic opportunities for local communities and support host cities like Kansas City. KC metro cities preparing for 'onslaught' of tourists ahead of KC2026 A news release said this partnership will help fans experience the world's biggest sporting events with behind-the-scenes opportunities hosted by players. Three significant competitions will be covered by the partnership: the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. Airbnb said Kansas City is positioned to gain a great deal from the Airbnb-FIFA partnership as one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Airbnb anticipates 158,000 tourists will need a place to stay during the games in Kansas City, and 11,000 of them will be hosted by Airbnb, generating substantial economic activity throughout Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Kansas City gearing up to host six matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Here are some of the estimated numbers Airbnb released: An estimated $105 million in GDP generated by travel on Airbnb in and around Kansas City during the tournament An estimated $3,500 in supplemental income earned per stay by local Airbnb hosts in and around Kansas City during the tournament. Over 400 full-time equivalent jobs through 2026 will be supported by Airbnb guest spending during the tournament The 2026 World Cup is predicted to generate $3.6 billion in economic benefits for host cities across all 16 host cities from Airbnb stays, with hosts potentially earning up to $210 million in total. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Women's World Cup 2027: Maracana Among Eight Stadiums Selected By FIFA
FIFA, the world football governing body, announced venues for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil on Wednesday, naming the iconic Maracanã Stadium among the eight venues. The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, the tenth edition of the tournament, will include 32 teams for the second time in its history, following the pool expansion at the 2023 edition, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil marks the first edition of the tournament to be held in South America. The tournament will run from June 24 to July 25, with eight venues hosting 64 matches. The host cities are Belo Horizonte (Estádio Mineirão), Brasília (Estádio Nacional), Fortaleza (Arena Castelão), Porto Alegre (Estádio Beira-Rio), Recife (Arena de Pernambuco), Rio de Janeiro (Estádio do Maracanã), Salvador (Arena Fonte Nova) and São Paulo (Arena Itaquera). 'From samba to frevo, from stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, colour and warmth that only Brazil can offer,' said FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a statement. 'We will continue to work closely with the selected host cities on the exciting journey ahead of us, creating unforgettable moments in each of their stadiums in 2027, and ensuring that this tournament has a major and widespread positive impact.' The video announcement of the venues by FIFA featured Infantino along with two of the most iconic figures in women's football history: six-time FIFA Women's World Player of the Year/The Best FIFA Women's Player winner Marta and the legendary Formiga. 'I won't be on the pitch in 2027, but I'm always ready to represent Brazilian football – even more so at a special moment like this, when we're presenting the cities and stadiums that will host the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil,' said Formiga, the only player in history to appear at seven editions of a senior women's or men's World Cup. 'I played football for many years – 26 with the national team alone – so I know every corner of our country. And I can tell you: each of these cities is full of women's football talents who need support and inspiration. "The Women's World Cup will be an opportunity for them to see the greatest up close and think, 'If they can be there, so can I.' That's the impact that only an event of this size can have.' The host city selection process for the 2027 Women's World Cup began in August 2024, with 12 cities taking part in the bidding process to host games. Specialized FIFA teams representing key operational areas essential to tournament delivery visited all 12 candidate cities, assessing the proposed infrastructure and facilities according to FIFA's hosting requirements. Belém, Cuiabá, Manaus and Natal missed out in the end. The 2027 Women's World Cup will also be the last edition to have 32 participating teams, as the 2031 edition will expand to 48. 'It's tremendous that we are bringing the FIFA Women's World Cup to Brazil, one of the world's great football countries. It's wonderful for women's football and for the global growth of our sport in general,' said Jill Ellis, FIFA Chief Football Officer. 'For the host cities, there is going to be such an immense impact from hosting the biggest women's sporting event on the planet – in terms of growing the sport and the visibility. What is very, very special about the FIFA Women's World Cup is that it's the stage where heroes are made and champions are crowned.'Spain are the defending Women's World Cup champions, having won their maiden title by beating England 1-0 in the final in 2023.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
8 Brazilian Cities Set to Host 2027 Women's World Cup Matches — See the Full List
The Maracana Stadium will be one of eight venues across Brazil to host matches at the 2027 Women's World Cup, the first edition to be held in Latin America, FIFA announced on Wednesday. In addition to the iconic venue in Rio de Janeiro, the 64 matches of the competition will be played in Belo Horizonte (Mineirao Stadium), Brasilia (National Stadium), Fortaleza (Castelao Arena), Porto Alegre (Beira-Rio Stadium), Recife (Pernambuco Arena), Salvador (Fonte Nova Arena) and Sao Paulo (Itaquera Arena). 'From samba to frevo, from stunning beaches to cosmopolitan cities, the world will experience the energy, colour and warmth that only Brazil can offer,' said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. 🌟 The stage is set! 🌟 The host cities for the #FIFAWWC Brazil 2027 have been confirmed, with the help of some special guests from each city! 🏆🇧🇷 — FIFA (@FIFAcom) May 7, 2025 'We will continue to work closely with the selected host cities on the exciting journey ahead of us, creating unforgettable moments in each of their stadiums in 2027, and ensuring that this tournament has a major and widespread positive impact.' The tournament to be played between June 24 and July 25, 2027, will feature 32 participating teams. 'The FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will mark a historic milestone as the tournament heads to South America for the very first time,' said FIFA general secretary Mattias Grafstrom. 'The women's game continues to grow at an extraordinary pace, and bringing the tournament to Brazil will inspire a new generation across the continent and beyond.'
