Unleashing the Roar: A Comprehensive Guide to the Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand
The 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20 marks a historic event with 32 teams competing in eight groups England is placed in Group D while the Republic of Ireland joins hosts Australia in Group B
When and where is the 2023 Women's World Cup?
The Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is currently underway, featuring the teams from England and the Republic of Ireland. Here's a comprehensive guide to keep you updated on the tournament's progress.The tournament commenced on July 20th, culminating in the final match on August 20th at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
As reigning champions, the USA aspires to etch their name in history as the first team to clinch the tournament's victory for the third consecutive time.
Who qualified?
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England are aiming to become world champions after winning the European Championships this summer
The Women's World Cup has expanded to include 32 teams, compared to the previous edition in 2019 which had 24 participating countries.
Haiti, Portugal, and Panama secured the remaining three spots in the tournament by emerging as winners from their respective groups at the inter-confederation play-off tournament, held in February.
Results, fixtures and tables
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The United States are the defending Women's World Cup champions
The 32 teams have been categorized into four pots according to the FIFA Women's World Rankings as of October 13.
Pot One comprised of both co-hosts Australia and New Zealand, as well as the six highest-ranked teams, including England and defending champions USA. The Republic of Ireland was placed in Pot Three.
With the exception of UEFA, teams from the same confederation could not be drawn in the same group.
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Group E
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Group F
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Group G
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What is the schedule?
The group stages commenced on July 20 and concluded on August 3, spanning a duration of two weeks. During this period, the group winners and runners-up advance to the round of 16, which is scheduled from August 5 to August 8.The quarter-finals are set to take place on August 11 and 12 in Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane, and Sydney. Following that, the first semi-final will be held in Auckland on August 15, while the other semi-final will be at the Accor Stadium in Sydney on August 16. Finally, the grand final will also be held at the Accor Stadium on August 20.
A third-place play-off will be played the day before the final on August 19 in Brisbane.
World Cup schedule by day
All times UK BSTJuly 20
Group A: New Zealand 1-0 NorwayGroup B: Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland
July 21
Group B: Nigeria 0-0 CanadaGroup A: Philippines 0-2 SwitzerlandGroup C: Spain vs Costa Rica (8.30am)
July 22
Group E: USA vs Vietnam (2am)Group C: Zambia vs Japan (8am)Group D: England vs Haiti (10.30am)Group D: Denmark vs China (1pm)
July 23
Group G: Sweden vs South Africa (6am)Group E: Netherlands vs Portugal (8.30am)Group F: France vs Jamaica (11am)
July 24
Group G: Italy vs Argentina (7am)Group H: Germany vs Morocco (9.30am)Group F: Brazil vs Panama (12pm)
July 25
Group H: Colombia vs South Korea (3am)Group A: New Zealand vs Philippines (6.30am)Group A: Switzerland vs Norway (9am)
July 26
Group C: Japan vs Costa Rica (6am)Group C: Spain vs Zambia (8.30am)Group B: Canada vs Republic of Ireland (1pm)
July 27
Group E: USA vs Netherlands (2am)Group E: Portugal vs Vietnam (8.30am)Group B: Australia vs Nigeria (11am)
July 28
Group G: Argentina vs South Africa (1am)Group D: England vs Denmark (9.30am)Group D: China vs Haiti (12pm)
July 29
Group G: Sweden vs Italy (8.30am)Group F: France vs Brazil (11am)Group F: Panama vs Jamaica (1.30pm)
July 30
Group H: South Korea vs Morocco (5.30am)Group H: Germany vs Colombia (10.30am)Group A: Norway vs Philippines (8am)Group A: Switzerland vs New Zealand (8am)
July 31
Group C: Japan vs Spain (8am)Group C: Costa Rica vs Zambia (8am)Group B: Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria (11am)Group B: Canada vs Australia (11am)
August 1
Group E: Vietnam vs Netherlands (8am)Group E: Portugal vs USA (8am)Group D: China vs England (12pm)Group D: Haiti vs Denmark (12pm)
August 2
Group G: Argentina vs Sweden (8am)Group G: South Africa vs Italy (8am)Group F: Panama vs France (11am)Group F: Jamaica vs Brazil (11am)
August 3
Group H: Morocco vs Colombia (11am)Group H: South Korea vs Germany (11am)
Round of 16
August 5Group A winner vs Group C runner-up (5am)Group C winner vs Group A runner-up (8am)
August 6
Group E winner vs Group G runner-up (3am)Group G winner vs Group E runner-up (10am)
August 7
Group B winner vs Group D runner-up (11.30am)Group D winner vs Group B runner-up (8.30am)
August 8
Group H winner vs Group F runner-up (9am)Group F winner vs Group H runner-up (12pm)
Quarter-finals
August 11QF1: Group A winner/Group C runner-up vs Group E winner/Group G runner-up (2am)QF2: Group C winner/Group A runner-up vs Group G winner/Group E runner-up (8.30am)
August 12
QF3: Group B winner/Group D runner-up vs Group F winner/Group H runner-up (8am)QF4: Group D winner/Group B runner-up vs Group H winner/Group F runner-up (11.30am)
Semi-finals
August 15SF1: Winner of Quarter Final 1 vs Winner of Quarter Final 2 (8am)
August 16
SF2: Winner of Quarter Final 3 vs Winner of Quarter Final 4 (11am)
Third Place Match
August 19Loser of Semi-final 1 vs Loser of Semi-final 2 (9am)
Final
August 20Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 (11am)
What are the venues?
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Sydney's Accor Stadium will host the Women's World Cup 2023 final
There are nine host cities, five in Australia and four in New Zealand:
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Women's World Cup kits: England, ROI and USA among released kits
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Women's World Cup 2023 kits (credits: Nike/adidas)
Less than 100 days remain until the commencement of the Women's World Cup. Notably, teams such as England, the Republic of Ireland, and the USA have unveiled their fresh kits. Additionally, Japan, Spain, and Colombia have all showcased captivating away kits, and more awaits to be unveiled as the tournament approaches.
