2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Schedule, Teams, Venue, TV Schedule, Tickets and Much More

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is coming up soon as teams gear up to compete against each other. With the USWNT looking to complete a three-peat of World Cups, the 2023 edition will be one to remember. The women’s soccer matches have seen an increase in attendance recently.

That would correlate with the general level of interest peaking at the correct time of soccer. With the Women’s World Cup 2019 done and dusted, the USWNT is one of the most successful teams. Winning the 2015 and 2019 World Cup is crucial to their success, and the teams are ready to go. So here’s all the information you need to know about the latest edition of the World Cup.

When and where is the FIFA Women’s World Cup be held?

This year, Australia and New Zealand will co-host the FIFA Women’s World Cup. It will be the first time two nations joined hands together to host the Women’s World Cup. The host teams look to welcome the players with open arms by also unleashing a competitive team. The first match starts on July 20th, and the final on August 20th. Being the defending champions, the USWNT enjoyed a sensational 2019 World Cup. Therefore, their morale is high, heading to the latest edition down under.

Teams competing at the upcoming World Cup

Unlike previous editions, this year’s World Cup will host 32 teams. The draws for the competition came up after they released the dates. Most teams can provide stiff competition to the best ones out there, and high-scoring games are inevitable. So here are the teams for the prestigious competition:

• Australia (co-hosts)
• New Zealand (co-hosts)
• China (AFC)
• Japan (AFC)
• Philippines (AFC)
• South Korea (AFC)
• Vietnam (AFC)
• Morocco (CAF)
• Nigeria (CAF)
• South Africa (CAF)
• Zambia (CAF)
• Canada (CONCACAF)
• Costa Rica (CONCACAF)
• Haiti (CONCACAF)
• Jamaica (CONCACAF)
• Panama (CONCACAF)
• United States (CONCACAF)
• Argentina (CONMEBOL)
• Brazil (CONMEBOL)
• Colombia (CONMEBOL)
• Denmark (UEFA)
• England (UEFA)
• France (UEFA)
• Germany (UEFA)
• Italy (UEFA)
• Netherlands (UEFA)
• Norway (UEFA)
• Portugal (UEFA)
• Republic of Ireland (UEFA)
• Spain (UEFA)
• Sweden (UEFA)
• Switzerland (UEFA)

Groups for the Women’s World Cup 2023

Based on the FIFA Women’s World rankings, they segregated the teams into four pots according to their rankings. Here are the groups for the upcoming World Cup 2023.

Group A

• New Zealand
• Norway
• Philipines
• Switzerland

Group B

• Australia
• Republic of Ireland
• Nigeria
• Canada

Group C

• Spain
• Costa Rica
• Zambia
• Japan

Group D

• England
• Haiti
• Denmark
• China

Group E

• USWNT
• Vietnam
• Netherlands
• Portugal

Group F

• France
• Jamaica
• Brazil
• Panama

Group G

• Sweden
• South Africa
• Italy
• Argentina

Group H

• Germany
• Morocco
• Columbia
• Korea Republic

All you need to know about the 2023 World Cup schedule

The schedule for the competition is out, and fans can check the fixtures here. The group stages commence on July 20th while all the group games end on 3rd August. After that, the group winners and runners-up will play in the round of 16 matches starting from August 5th to 8th. Quarter-finals will take place on August 11th and 12th, and the semi-finals will be scheduled for August 15th and 16th.

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The final of the World Cup happens on August 20th. The dates, times, and schedule are already out for the tournament. Here’s the complete fixture list according to the US Times.

Thursday, July 20

3 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Norway. — FOX.

6 a.m. — Australia vs. Republic of Ireland. — FOX.

10:30 p.m. — Nigeria vs. Canada. — FOX.

Friday, July 21

1 a.m. — Philippines vs. Switzerland. — FS1.

3:30 a.m. — Spain vs. Costa Rica. — FS1.

9 p.m. —  USA vs. Vietnam. FOX.

Saturday, July 22

3 a.m. — Zambia vs. Japan. — FS1.

5:30 a.m. — England vs. Haiti. — FOX.

8 a.m. — Denmark vs. China PR. — FOX.

Sunday, July 23

1 a.m. — Sweden vs. South Africa. — FS1.

3:30 a.m. — Netherlands vs. Portugal. — FS1.

6 a.m. — France vs. Jamaica. — FOX.

Monday, July 24

2 a.m. — Italy vs. Argentina. — FS1.

4:30 a.m. — Germany vs. Morocco. — FS1.

7 a.m. — Brazil vs. Panama. — FS1.

10 p.m. — Colombia vs. Korea Republic. — FS1.

Tuesday, July 25

1:30 a.m. — New Zealand vs. Philippines. — FS1.

4 a.m. — Switzerland vs. Norway. — FS1.

Wednesday, July 26

1 a.m. — Japan vs. Costa Rica. — FS1.

3:30 a.m. — Spain vs. Zambia. — FS1.

8 a.m. — Canada vs. Republic of Ireland. — FS1.

9 p.m. — USA vs. Netherlands. — FOX.

Thursday, July 27

3:30 a.m. — Portugal vs. Vietnam. — FS1.

6 a.m. — Australia vs. Nigeria. — FS1.

8 p.m. — Argentina vs. South Africa. — FS1.

Friday, July 28

4:30 a.m. — England vs. Denmark. — FS1.

7 a.m. — China PR vs. Haiti. — FS1.

Saturday, July 29

3:30 a.m. — Sweden vs. Italy. — FS1.

6 a.m. — France vs. Brazil. — FOX.

8:30 a.m. — Panama vs. Jamaica. — FOX.

Sunday, July 30

12:30 a.m. — Korea Republic vs. Morocco. — FOX.

3 a.m. — Switzerland vs. New Zealand. — FOX.

3 a.m. — Norway vs. Philippines. — FS1.

5:30 a.m. — Germany vs. Colombia. — FS1.

Monday, July 31

3 a.m. — Japan vs. Spain. — FOX.

3 a.m. — Costa Rica vs. Zambia. — FS1.

6 a.m. — Canada vs. Australia. — FOX.

6 a.m. — Republic of Ireland vs. Nigeria. — FS1.

Tuesday, August 1

3 a.m. — Portugal vs. USA. — FOX.

3 a.m. — Vietnam vs. Netherlands. — FS1.

6 a.m. — China PR vs. England. — FOX.

6 a.m. — Haiti vs. Denmark. — FS1.

Wednesday, August 2

3 a.m. — Argentina vs. Sweden. — FOX.

3 a.m. — South Africa vs. Italy. — FS1.

6 a.m. — Panama vs. France. — FOX.

6 a.m. — Jamaica vs. Brazil. — FS1.

Thursday, August 3

6 a.m. — Korea Republic vs. Germany. — FOX.

6 a.m. — Morocco vs. Colombia. — FS1.

Saturday, August 5

1 a.m. — 1A vs. 2C. — FS1

4 a.m. — 1C vs. 2A. — FS1.

10 p.m. — 1E vs. 2G. — FOX.

Sunday, August 6

5 a.m. — 1G vs. 2E. — FOX.

Monday, August 7

3:30 a.m. — 1D vs. 2B. — FS1.

6:30 a.m. — 1B vs. 2D. — FS1.

Tuesday, August 8

4 a.m. — 1H vs. 2F. — FS1.

7 a.m. — 1F vs. 2H. — FS1.

Thursday, August 10

9 p.m. — Quarterfinal 1. — FOX.

Friday, August 11

3:30 a.m. — Quarterfinal 2. — FOX.

Saturday, August 12

3 a.m. — Quarterfinal 3. — FOX.

6:30 a.m. — Quarterfinal 4. — FOX.

Tuesday, August 15

4 a.m. — Semifinal 1. — FOX.

Wednesday, August 16

6 a.m. — Semifinal 2. — FOX.

Saturday, August 19

4 a.m. — Third-place match. — FOX.

Sunday, August 20

6 a.m. — Final. — FOX.

How to Watch Women’s World Cup Live in the USA and other countries

The broadcast deals for the live stream are out as FOX Sports delivers the matches for the USA. There are around 64 games to watch, and all matches are available on TV. Around 35 games will be scheduled on FS1, while there are 29 games showcased on FOX. Therefore, this is the first time that women’s World Cup matches have received high recognition.

In addition, fans can stream the game through the FOX Sports app. Similarly to the men’s analysis, there is a women’s post-game show where pundits analyze and discuss the match. They will host a unique set of talents for the show and comprises former players, coaches, and other distinguished personalities. Fans can also enjoy games on the FIFA+ site. 

The venues for the much-awaited women’s soccer rivalries

There are different stadiums and grounds for this year’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Here are the stadiums for the competition: 

• Brisbane Stadium – Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia
• Dunedin Stadium – Dunedin / Ōtepoti, New Zealand
• Eden Park – Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau, New Zealand
• Hindmarsh Stadium – Adelaide / Tarntanya, Australia
• Melbourne Rectangular Stadium – Melbourne / Naarm, Australia
• Perth Rectangular Stadium – Perth / Boorloo, Australia
• Stadium Australia – Sydney / Gadigal, Australia
• Sydney Football Stadium – Sydney / Gadigal, Australia
• Waikato Stadium – Hamilton / Kirikiriroa, New Zealand
• Wellington Regional Stadium – Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara, New Zealand

Here’s where you buy tickets for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The tickets for the group stage matches and knock-out rounds, including the semi-finals and the finals, can be received from the FIFA hospitality website. There are different categories of tickets like Match Place Single Seat, Match Place Box, Match Club, Match Gallery Seat, and even a Match Private Suite. Ticket prices range from 300 to more than 1500 Australian dollars. Fans can get different deals on the site where all the information is stored. 

Past champions of the World Cup

There are eight World Cups held to date. The first edition happened in 1991 as the USWNT won its first trophy by defeating Norway. Later on, Norway won the 1995 World Cup. The USWNT won the 1999 trophy, while Germany won two consecutive World Cups in 2003 and 2007. Asia also had a champion in Japan as they lifted the trophy in 2011. The USWNT won both the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. They look to become the first women’s team to win three consecutive World Cups. 

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