USWNT to visit Brazil for two June friendlies

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The USWNT will play two friendlies in Brazil on June 6 and June 9, 2024. Matches will take place in São Paulo and Fortaleza at venues for the upcoming 2027 Women's World Cup.

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USWNT will play two friendlies in Brazil
Matches scheduled for June 6 and June 9, 2024
Locations are São Paulo and Fortaleza
Stadiums will host 2027 Women's World Cup matches
Brazil is hosting the Women's World Cup for the first time

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USWNT to visit Brazil for two June friendlies

The U.S. women’s national team will travel to Brazil for two June friendlies against the Seleção, U.S. Soccer announced on Thursday, April 23.

The USWNT will face Brazil on June 6 at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo and on June 9 at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza.

Both matches will be played at stadiums that will host games at the 2027 Women's World Cup, which Brazil is hosting for the first time.

"I’m so pleased we were able to schedule these games," said U.S. head coach Emma Hayes. "We want to play the best teams in the most difficult environments at venues across the world as often as we can, and these two games check all those boxes.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 9: Tim Ream of the United States poses during a USMNT portrait session on November 9, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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