Women's World Cup 2023: start date, schedule, teams, venues

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: start date, schedule, teams, venues and final

By Team ISN July 3, 2023

The tournament will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, marking the first time that these two nations have collaborated to host a FIFA World Cup.

Here are some key details about the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Australia and New Zealand:

WHEN DOES THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 START?

This year’s Women’s World Cup will be held from July 20 – August 20.

The tournament will begin with a Group A match between hosts New Zealand and Norway on July 20.

WHICH TEAMS ARE TAKING PART?

The World Cup will feature 32 teams and begin with a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

Group A: New Zealand (hosts), Norway, Philippines, Switzerland

Group B: Australia (hosts), Canada, Nigeria, Ireland

Group C: Costa Rica, Japan, Spain, Zambia

Group D: China, Denmark, England, Haiti

Group E: Netherlands, Portugal, United States, Vietnam

Group F: Brazil, France, Jamaica, Panama

Group G: Argentina, Italy, South Africa, Sweden

Group H: Colombia, Germany, South Korea, Morocco

WHAT ARE THE VENUES?

Lang Park (Brisbane, Australia): Known as Suncorp Stadium, it is a renowned multi-purpose venue with a capacity of around 52,500 seats.
Hindmarsh Stadium (Adelaide, Australia): Officially named Coopers Stadium, it has a seating capacity of approximately 18,000 and is primarily used for football matches.
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne, Australia): Also known as AAMI Park, it is a modern stadium with a capacity of around 30,000 seats and is used for various sporting events.
Perth Oval (Perth, Australia): Commonly referred to as HBF Park, it has a seating capacity of approximately 20,500 and is a popular venue for football matches.
Stadium Australia (Sydney, Australia): Formerly known as ANZ Stadium, it is the largest stadium in the tournament with a seating capacity of around 70,000. It has previously hosted major sporting events, including the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Sydney Football Stadium (Sydney, Australia): Also known as Moore Park Stadium, it is a well-known venue with a capacity of approximately 45,000 seats.
Dunedin Stadium (Dunedin, New Zealand): Officially named Forsyth Barr Stadium, it is a modern indoor stadium with a seating capacity of around 30,000.
Eden Park (Auckland, New Zealand): It is New Zealand’s largest stadium and has a seating capacity of approximately 50,000. Eden Park has hosted several major sporting events, including Rugby World Cup matches.
Waikato Stadium (Hamilton, New Zealand): Also known as FMG Stadium Waikato, it has a capacity of around 25,000 seats and is commonly used for rugby and football matches.
Wellington Regional Stadium (Wellington, New Zealand): Known as Sky Stadium, it is a multipurpose stadium with a seating capacity of approximately 34,500 and has hosted various sporting events.

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?

During the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, all 32 teams will participate in a round-robin format, playing three matches each. A win will earn a team three points, while a draw will result in one point. The final group stage match will be held on August 3.

The top two teams from each group will progress to the round of 16. The knockout rounds commence on August 5 and consist of one-off matches. In the event of a draw after regular time, matches can proceed to extra time and penalties to determine the victor.