Cris Gambaré and Diogo Pécora meet Mato Grosso governor, MPs

Cris Gambaré and Diogo Pécora meet Mato Grosso governor, MPs

This Friday (10), CBF Women’s National Teams coordinator Cris Gambaré and the president of the Mato Grosso Football Federation (FMF) and head of delegation for the Women’s National Team, Diogo Pécora, took part in an important institutional meeting with Mato Grosso governor Otaviano Pivetta and state deputies Max Russi and Janaina Riva.

The meeting marked a moment of dialogue, recognition, and strategic alignment, as Mato Grosso prepares to host six FIFA Series matches, reinforcing the state’s leading role on the national and international sports stage.

Cris Gambaré, Max Russi, and Diogo Pécora during the institutional meetingCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

During the meeting, the importance of sport as a tool for social transformation was highlighted, as well as the need to expand opportunities, give greater visibility, and further strengthen the presence of women on and off the field. The initiative reinforces the shared commitment between sports organizations and public authorities to promoting women’s football.

The FIFA Series begins on Saturday (11), with two matchups: Canada vs. Zambia at 3 p.m., and Brazil vs. South Korea at 9:30 p.m. (local time). The matches will be played at Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. The tournament will also feature games on April 14 and 18.

Cris Gambaré and Diogo Pécora with state deputy Janaina RivaCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

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