The 2023 Women’s World Cup is now less than a week away as excitement builds for another busy summer of football.
For the first time in its history, Australia and New Zealand will co-host the tournament, with the number of participants increased from 24 to 32.
It is also the first tournament of its kind to be held in the Southern Hemisphere.
The United States are aiming to win their third consecutive title, a feat that has never been done before, but with England and Spain boasting elite talent of their own it will be a hard ask.
The Lionesses, winners of last year’s European Championships, are clear favourites to win their group and are among the frontrunners to lift the trophy next month.
However, with potential dark horses Denmark also in Group D, it might not be as easy as it seems.
Women’s World Cup 2022 groups
Group A – New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland
Group B – Australia, Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Canada
Group C – Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan
Group D – England, Haiti, Denmark, China
Group E – USA, Vietnam, Netherlands, Portugal
Group F – France, Jamaica, Brazil, Panama
Group G – Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina
Group H – Germany, Morocco, Colombia, South Korea
As for Spain, they find themselves in Group C with Japan, Zambia and Costa Rica, so should qualify for the last 16.
Defending champions USA kick-off their campaign against Vietnam on Saturday 22 July, with the Netherlands and Portugal making up the rest of Group E respectively.
The tournament starts on Thursday 20 July as New Zealand welcome Norway to Eden Park in Auckland.
Women’s World Cup group stage schedule and dates
All times BST
Thursday 20 July
- Group A: New Zealand vs Norway (Eden Park, 8am)
- Group B: Australia vs Republic of Ireland (Stadium Australia, 11am)
Friday 21 July
- Group B: Nigeria vs Canada (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 3.30am)
- Group A: Philippines vs Switzerland (Dunedin Stadium, 6am)
- Group C: Spain vs Costa Rica (Wellington Regional Stadium, 8.30am)
Saturday 22 July
- Group E: USA vs Vietnam (Eden Park; 2am)
- Group C: Zambia vs Japan (Waikato Stadium, 8am)
- Group D: England vs Haiti (Brisbane Stadium, 10.30am)
- Group D: Denmark vs China (Perth Rectangular Stadium, 1pm)
Sunday 23 July
- Group G: Sweden vs South Africa (Wellington Regional Stadium, 6am)
- Group E: Netherlands vs Portugal (Dunedin Stadium, 8.30am)
- Group F: France vs Jamaica (Sydney Football Stadium, 11am)
Sunday 24 July
- Group G: Italy vs Argentina (Eden Park, Auckland, 7am)
- Group H: Germany vs Morocco (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 9.30am)
- Group F: Brazil vs Panama (Hindmarsh Stadium, 12pm)
Monday 25 July
- Group H: Colombia vs South Korea ( Sydney Football Stadium, 3am)
- Group A: New Zealand vs Philippines (Wellington Regional Stadium, 6.30am)
- Group A: Switzerland vs Norway (Waikato Stadium, 9am)
Tuesday 26 July
- Group C: Japan vs Costa Rica (Dunedin Stadium, 6am)
- Group C: Spain vs Zambia (Wellington Regional Stadium, 8.30am)
- Group B: Canada vs Republic of Ireland (Perth Rectangular Stadium, 1pm)
Wednesday 27 July
- Group E: USA vs Netherlands (Wellington Regional Stadium, 2am)
- Group E: Portugal vs Vietnam (Waikato Stadium, 8.30am)
- Group B: Australia vs Nigeria (Brisbane Stadium, 11am)
Thursday 28 July
- Group G: Argentina vs South Africa (Dunedin Stadium, 1am)
- Group D: England vs Denmark ( Sydney Football Stadium, 9.30am)
- Group D: China vs Haiti (Hindmarsh Stadium, 12pm)
Friday 29 July
- Group G: Sweden vs Italy (Wellington Regional Stadium, 8.30am)
- Group F: France vs Brazil (Brisbane Stadium, 11am)
- Group F: Panama vs Jamaica (Perth Rectangular Stadium, 1.30pm)
Saturday 30 July
- Group H: South Korea vs Morocco (Hindmarsh Stadium, 5.30am)
- Group H: Germany vs Colombia ( Sydney Football Stadium, 10.30am)
- Group A: Norway vs Philippines (Eden Park, 8am)
- Group A: Switzerland vs New Zealand (Dunedin, 8am)
Sunday 31 July
- Group C: Japan vs Spain (Wellington Regional Stadium, 8am)
- Group C: Costa Rica vs Zambia (Waikato Stadium, 8am)
- Group B: Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria (Brisbane Stadium, 11am)
- Group B: Canada vs Australia (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 11am)
Monday 1 August
- Group E: Vietnam vs Netherlands (Dunedin Stadium, 8am)
- Group E: Portugal vs USA (Eden Park, 8am)
- Group D: China vs England (Hindmarsh Stadium, 12pm)
- Group D: Haiti vs Denmark (Perth Rectangular Stadium, 12pm)
Tuesday 2 August
- Group G: Argentina vs Sweden (Waikato Stadium, 8am)
- Group G: South Africa vs Italy (Wellington Regional Stadium, 8am)
- Group F: Panama vs France (Sydney Football Stadium, 11am)
- Group F: Jamaica vs Brazil (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 11am)
Wednesday 3 August
- Group H: Morocco vs Colombia (Perth Rectangular Stadium, 11am)
- Group H: South Korea vs Germany (Brisbane Stadium, 11am)
Group stage fixtures will continue until Wednesday 3 August before the knockout stages begin two days later on Saturday 5 August.
The third-place play-off will be held on Saturday 19 August at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
While Sunday 20 August will see fans flock to the national stadium in Sydney for the showpiece final.
Women’s World Cup knockout stage schedule and dates
All times BST
Round of 16
Saturday 5 August
- 49: Winners of Group A vs Runners-up of Group C (Eden Park, 5am)
- 50: Winners of Group C vs Runners-up of Group A (Wellington Regional Stadium, 8am)
Sunday 6 August
- 51: Winners of Group E vs Runners-up of Group G (Sydney Football Stadium, 3am)
- 52: Winners of Group G vs Runners-up of Group E (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 10am)
Monday 7 August
- 53: Winners of Group B vs Runners-up of Group D (Stadium Australia, 11.30am)
- 54: Winners of Group D vs Runners-up of Group B (Brisbane Stadium, 8.30am)
Tuesday 8 August
- 55: Winners of Group H vs Runners-up of Group F (Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 9am)
- 56: Winners of Group F vs Runners-up of Group H (Hindmarsh Stadium, 12pm)
Quarter-finals
Friday 11 August
- QF1: Winners of 49 vs Winners of 51 (Wellington Regional Stadium, 2am)
- QF2: Winners of 50 vs Winners of 52 (Eden Park, 8.30am)
Saturday 12 August
- QF3: Winners of 53 vs Winners of 55 (Brisbane Stadium, 8am)
- QF4: Winners of 54 vs Winners of 56 (Stadium Australia, 11.30am)
Semi-finals
Tuesday 15 August
- SF1: Winners of QF1 vs Winners of QF2 (Eden Park, 8am)
Wednesday 16 August
- SF2: Winners of QF3 vs Winners of QF4 (Stadium Australia, 11am)
When is the third-place play-off?
Saturday 19 August at Suncorp Stadium – 9am kick-off.
When is the Women’s World Cup final?
Sunday 20 August at Stadium Australia – 11am kick-off.
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