Fecomércio-RS to debate 2027 Women's World Cup economic impacts

Fecomércio-RS is organizing a debate on October 14 in Porto Alegre to discuss the economic impacts of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup on the tourism and commerce sectors of Rio Grande do Sul. The event will feature Débora Garcia, the extraordinary secretary for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Porto Alegre.

As the first Women's World Cup to be held in South America, the tournament will take place from June 24 to July 25, 2027, featuring 32 teams and 64 matches across eight Brazilian cities. Porto Alegre is scheduled to host seven matches, including six group stage games and one round of 16 match. Luiz Carlos Bohn, president of the Fecomércio-RS System, emphasized the importance of early planning to prepare businesses for the influx of visitors and to ensure a positive economic legacy for the state.