The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off tomorrow in Australia & New Zealand. The 9th edition of the tournament will be the first to be held by two nations, and also the first World Cup to be held across multiple confederations as well.
New Zealand and Norway officially kick things off in the month long tournament, as the US looks to make it three in a row on the world stage. Here’s everything you need to know to get you ready for the big event.
Odds To Win The Tournament
United States +225
England +375
Germany +650
Spain +700
France +800
Australia +1200
Sweden +1400
Netherlands +1800
Canada +2500
Brazil +2500
Japan +3000
Norway +6500
Denmark +8000
South Korea +10000
Portugal +10000
Italy +15000
New Zealand +15000
China +15000
Haiti +15000
Colombia +15000
Ireland +20000
Zambia +25000
Switzerland +25000
Argentina +30000
South Africa +50000
Costa Rica +50000
Jamaica +50000
Nigeria +75000
Morocco +75000
Vietnam +100000
Panama +100000
Philippines +100000
2023 Women’s World Cup groups
Group A
New Zealand
Norway
Philippines
Switzerland
Group A match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, July 20 | New Zealand vs. Norway | 17:00 | 03:00 | Auckland (NZL) |
| Fri, July 21 | Philippines vs. Switzerland | 15:00 | 01:00 | Dunedin (NZL) |
| Tue, July 25 | New Zealand vs. Philippines | 15:30 | 01:30 | Wellington (NZL) |
| Tue, July 25 | Switzerland vs. Norway | 18:00 | 04:00 | Hamilton (NZL) |
| Sun, July 30 | Switzerland vs. New Zealand | 17:00 | 03:00 | Dunedin (NZL) |
| Sun, July 30 | Norway vs. Philippines | 17:00 | 03:00 | Auckland (NZL) |
Group B
Australia
Canada
Republic of Ireland
Nigeria
Group B match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, July 20 | Australia vs. Rep. of Ireland | 20:00 | 06:00 | Sydney (AUS) |
| Fri, July 21 | Nigeria vs. Canada | 12:30 | 22:30 (July 20) | Melbourne (AUS) |
| Wed, July 26 | Canada vs. Rep. of Ireland | 20:00 | 08:00 | Perth (AUS) |
| Thu, July 27 | Australia vs. Nigeria | 20:00 | 06:00 | Brisbane (AUS) |
| Mon, July 31 | Canada vs. Australia | 20:00 | 06:00 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| Mon, July 31 | Rep. of Ireland vs. Nigeria | 20:00 | 06:00 | Brisbane (AUS) |
Group C
Costa Rica
Japan
Spain
Zambia
Group C match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, July 21 | Spain vs. Costa Rica | 17:30 | 03:30 | Wellington (NZL) |
| Sat, July 22 | Zambia vs. Japan | 17:00 | 03:00 | Hamilton (NZL) |
| Wed, July 26 | Spain vs. Zambia | 17:30 | 03:30 | Auckland (NZL) |
| Wed, July 26 | Japan vs. Costa Rica | 15:00 | 01:00 | Dunedin (NZL) |
| Mon, July 31 | Japan vs. Spain | 17:00 | 03:00 | Wellington (NZL) |
| Mon, July 31 | Costa Rica vs. Zambia | 17:00 | 03:00 | Hamilton (NZL) |
Group D
England
Haiti
Denmark
China
Group D match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, July 22 | England vs. Haiti | 19:30 | 05:30 | Brisbane (AUS) |
| Sat, July 22 | Denmark vs. China | 20:00 | 08:00 | Perth (AUS) |
| Fri, July 28 | England vs. Denmark | 18:30 | 04:30 | Sydney (AUS) |
| Fri, July 28 | China vs. Haiti | 20:30 | 07:00 | Adelaide (AUS) |
| Tue, Aug. 1 | China vs. England | 20:30 | 07:00 | Adelaide (AUS) |
| Tue, Aug. 1 | Haiti vs. Denmark | 19:00 | 07:00 | Perth (AUS) |
Group E
United States
Vietnam
Netherlands
Portugal
Group E match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, July 22 | USA vs. Vietnam | 11:00 | 21:00 (July 21) | Auckland (NZL) |
| Sun, July 23 | Netherlands vs. Portugal | 17:30 | 03:30 | Dunedin (NZL) |
| Thu, July 27 | USA vs. Netherlands | 11:00 | 21:00 (July 26) | Wellington (NZL) |
| Thu, July 27 | Portugal vs. Vietnam | 17:30 | 03:30 | Hamilton (NZL) |
| Tue, Aug. 1 | Portugal vs. USA | 17:00 | 03:00 | Auckland (NZL) |
| Tue, Aug. 1 | Vietnam vs. Netherlands | 17:00 | 03:00 | Dunedin (NZL) |
Group F
France
Jamaica
Brazil
Panama
Group F match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, July 23 | France vs. Jamaica | 20:00 | 06:00 | Sydney (AUS) |
| Mon, July 24 | Brazil vs. Panama | 20:30 | 07:00 | Adelaide (AUS) |
| Sat, July 29 | France vs. Brazil | 20:00 | 06:00 | Brisbane (AUS) |
| Sat, July 29 | Panama vs. Jamaica | 18:30 | 08:30 | Perth (AUS) |
| Wed, Aug. 2 | Panama vs. France | 20:00 | 06:00 | Sydney (AUS) |
| Wed, Aug. 2 | Jamaica vs. Brazil | 20:00 | 06:00 | Melbourne (AUS) |
Group G
Sweden
South Africa
Italy
Argentina
Group G match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, July 23 | Sweden vs. South Africa | 15:00 | 01:00 | Wellington (NZL) |
| Mon, July 24 | Italy vs. Argentina | 16:00 | 02:00 | Auckland (NZL) |
| Fri, July 28 | Argentina vs. South Africa | 10:00 | 20:00 (July 27) | Dunedin (NZL) |
| Sat, July 29 | Sweden vs. Italy | 17:30 | 03:30 | Wellington (NZL) |
| Wed, Aug. 2 | Argentina vs. Sweden | 17:00 | 03:00 | Hamilton (NZL) |
| Wed, Aug. 2 | South Africa vs. Italy | 17:00 | 03:00 | Wellington (NZL) |
Group H
Germany
Morocco
Colombia
South Korea
Group H match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, July 24 | Germany vs. Morocco | 18:30 | 04:30 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| Tue, July 25 | Colombia vs. South Korea | 12:00 | 22:00 (July 25) | Sydney (AUS) |
| Sun, July 30 | Germany vs. Colombia | 19:30 | 05:30 | Sydney (AUS) |
| Sun, July 30 | South Korea vs. Morocco | 14:00 | 00:30 | Adelaide (AUS) |
| Thu, Aug. 3 | South Korea vs. Germany | 20:00 | 06:00 | Brisbane (AUS) |
| Thu, Aug. 3 | Morocco vs. Colombia | 18:00 | 06:00 | Perth (AUS) |
Schedule
- Group stage: July 20-August 3
- Round of 16: August 5-8
- Quarterfinals: August 11-12
- Semifinals: August 15-16
- Third-place playoff: August 19
- Final: August 20
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