Australia and New Zealand are set to host their first ever women’s World Cup this summer, with USA chasing their third title in a row… but when does the tournament start? What are the groups? And when is the final?
Australia are set to host the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history They will co-host the tournament along with neighbours New ZealandThe USA are the current holders of the competition following their win in 2019
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is nearly upon us, with Australia and New Zealand hosting the summer tournament.
In total, 32 teams, split across eight different groups will soon compete for the trophy.
The USA are the current holders of the competition. The national team defeated the Netherlands in the final of the 2019 World Cup to secure their fourth title.
England will fancy their chances after their success at the Euro 2022 when the Lionesses defeated Germany in the final at Wembley.
Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup including when it starts, the full fixture list and when the final will take place.
The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will run from July 20 to August 20
USA will be looking to pick up their third title in a row following success in 2015 and 2019
World Cup groups
Sarina Wiegman’s England were drawn in the same group as Haiti, Denmark and China. Both Denmark and China are ranked within the top 20 – but the Lionesses are expected to pick up all three points from both games.
Wiegman’s could then play either Australia, the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria or Canada in the round of 16.
Group E will certainly be one to keep an eye on as holders USA were drawn in the same group as the Netherlands and Portugal.
Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, SwitzerlandGroup B: Australia, Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, CanadaGroup C: Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, JapanGroup D: England, Haiti, Denmark, ChinaGroup E: United States, Vietnam, Netherlands, PortugalGroup F: France, Jamaica, Brazil, PanamaGroup G: Sweden, South Africa, Italy, ArgentinaGroup H: Germany, Morocco, Colombia, South Korea
Sarina Wiegman’s England were drawn a favourable group alongside Haiti, Denmark and China
England begin their World Cup campaign against Haiti on July 22 at Brisbane Stadium
Venues
Nine host cities and 10 stadiums across Australia and New Zealand will welcome the world’s best players and football fans in 2023.
The 64 games at this summer’s World Cup will be split between 10 venues.
Stadium Australia will host the Maltidas’ opening game against Ireland as well as the final in August.
Eden Park will host a total of nine games in total – including six group-stage games and three knockout ties.
Below is a full list of the venues:
Hindmarsh Stadium Brisbane StadiumMelbourne Rectangular Stadium Perth Rectangular StadiumStadium Australia Sydney Football StadiumEden Park Dunedin Stadium Waikato Stadium Wellington Regional Stadium
Stadium Australia is set to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in August
How to watch the matches
The tournament will be broadcasted across the world, with millions of fans looking forward to the action.
However, there may be some countries that are yet to finalise broadcast deals for the World Cup.
In January, sources told Sportsmail there has been a ‘major breakthrough’ with FIFA and UK broadcasters.
It now looks likely that both BBC and ITV will share coverage of the tournament.
Full fixture schedule
*All times in GMT*
Thursday, July 20
Group A: New Zealand vs Norway (Eden Park) at 8am Group B: Australia vs Ireland (Stadium Australia) at 11am
Friday, July 21
Group B: Nigeria v Canada (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium) at 3.30amGroup A: Philippines v Switzerland (Dunedin Stadium) at 6amGroup C: Spain v Costa Rica (Wellington Regional Stadium) 8.30am
Saturday, July 22
Group E – USA v Vietnam (Eden Park) at 2amGroup C – Zambia v Japan (Waikato Stadium) at 8amGroup D – England v Haiti (Brisbane Stadium) at 10.30amGroup D – Denmark v China PR (Perth Rectangular Stadium) at 1pm
Sunday, July 23
Group G – Sweden v South Africa (Wellington Regional Stadium) at 6amGroup E – Netherlands v Portugal (Dunedin Stadium) 8.30amGroup F – France v Jamaica (Sydney Football Stadium) at 11am
Monday, July 24
Group G – Italy v Argentina (Eden Park) at 7amGroup H – Germany v Morocco (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium) at 9.30amGroup F – Brazil v Panama (Hindmarsh Stadium) at 12pm
Tuesday, July 25
Group H – Colombia v Korea Republic (Sydney Football Stadium) at 3amGroup A – New Zealand v Philippines (Wellington Regional Stadium) at 6.30amGroup A – Switzerland v Norway (Waikato Stadium) at 9am
Wednesday, July 26
Group C – Japan v Costa Rica (Dunedin Stadium) at 6amGroup C – Spain v Zambia (Eden Park) at 8.30amGroup B – Canada v Republic of Ireland (Perth Rectangular Stadium) at 1pm
Thursday, July 27
Group E – USA v Netherlands (Wellington Regional Stadium) at 2am Group E – Portugal v Vietnam (Waikato Stadium) at 8.30amGroup B – Australia v Nigeria (Brisbane Stadium) at 11am
Friday, July 28
Group G – Argentina v South Africa (Dunedin Stadium) at 1amGroup D – England v Denmark (Sydney Football Stadium) at 9.30amGroup D – China PR v Haiti (Hindmarsh Stadium) at 12pm
Saturday, July 29
Group G – Sweden v Italy (Wellington Regional Stadium) at 8.30amGroup F – France v Brazil (Brisbane Stadium) at 11amGroup F – Panama v Jamaica (Perth Rectangular Stadium) at 1.30pm
Sunday, July 30
Group H – Korea Republic v Morocco (Hindmarsh Stadium) at 5.30amGroup A – Norway v Philippines (Eden Park) at 8amGroup A – Switzerland v New Zealand (Dunedin Stadium) at 8amGroup H – Germany v Colombia (Sydney Football Stadium) at 10.30am
Monday, July 31
Group C – Japan v Spain (Wellington Regional Stadium) at 8amGroup C – Costa Rica v Zambia (Waikato Stadium) at 8amGroup B – Canada v Australia (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium) at 11amGroup B – Republic of Ireland v Nigeria (Brisbane Stadium) at 11am
Tuesday, August 1
Group E – Portugal v USA (Eden Park) at 8amGroup E – Vietnam v Netherlands (Dunedin Stadium) at 8amGroup D – Haiti v Denmark (Perth Rectangular Stadium) at 12pmGroup D – China PR v England (Hindmarsh Stadium) at 12pm
Wednesday, August 2
Group G – South Africa v Italy (Wellington Regional Stadium) at 8amGroup G – Argentina v Sweden (Waikato Stadium) at 8amGroup F – Panama v France (Sydney Football Stadium) at 11amGroup F – Jamaica v Brazil (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium) at 11am
Thursday, August 3
Group H – Korea Republic v Germany (Brisbane Stadium) at 11amGroup H – Morocco v Colombia (Perth Rectangular Stadium) at 11am
*knockout matches yet to be announced
Round of 16
Saturday, August 5
Group A winners v Group C Runners-up (Eden Park) at 6amGroup C winners v Group A Runners-up (Wellington Regional Stadium) at 9am
Sunday, August 6
Group E winners v 2nd Group G Runners-up (Sydney Football Stadium) at 3amGroup G winners v Group E Runners-up (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium) 10am
Monday, August 7
Group B winners v 2nd Group D Runners-up (Stadium Australia) at 11.30amGroup D winners v Group B Runners-up (Brisbane Stadium) at 8.30am
Tuesday, August 8
Group F winners v Group H Runners-up (Hindmarsh Stadium) at 8.30amGroup H winners v Group F Runners-up (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium) at 11.30am
Quarter-Finals
Friday, August 11
Round of 16 one winner vs Round of sixteen three winner (Wellington Regional Stadium) at 2amRound of 16 two winner vs Round of 16 four winner (Eden Park) at 8.30am
Saturday, August 12
Round of 16 five winner vs Round of 16 seven (Brisbane Stadium) at 8amRound of 16 six winner vs Round of 16 eight winner (Stadium Australia) at 11.30am
Semi-Finals
Tuesday, August 15
Winner of Quarter Final 1 vs Winner of Quarter Final 2 (Eden Park) at 9am
Wednesday, August 16
Winner of Quarter Final 3 vs Winner of Quarter Final 4 Stadium Australia at 11am
Saturday, August 19
Third place play-off – Loser of Semi-final 1 vs Loser of Semi-final 2 (Brisbane Stadium) at 9am
Final
Sunday, August 20
Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 (Stadium Australia) at 11am
England will be looking to pick up their first ever World Cup title later this year
Odds
USA to win – 3/1
England to win – 10/3
Germany to win – 5/1
Spain to win – 6/1
France to win – 8/1
Australia to win – 12/1
Odds via Paddy Power and correct at the time of publication.