This is the essential information about the 2023 Women’s World Cup, taking place in Australia and New Zealand.
When will the 2023 Women’s World Cup begin?
This year’s Women’s World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. The competition will kick off with a Group A game between the host country, New Zealand, and Norway on July 20.
Which teams are participating in the 2023 Women’s World Cup?
The World Cup will have 32 teams and start with a group phase, where the teams will be split 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 for the 2023 Women’s World Cup?
The games will be held at 10 different stadiums, including Lang Park, Hindmarsh Stadium, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Perth Oval, Stadium Australia, Sydney Football Stadium, Dunedin Stadium, Eden Park, Waikato Stadium, and Wellington Regional Stadium. There are six stadiums in Australia and four in New Zealand. Stadium Australia is the biggest among the World Cup stadiums, with a seating capacity of 70,000.
What is the schedule?
The group stage of the tournament will follow a round-robin format, with all 32 teams playing three matches each. A win will earn a team three points, while a draw will give them one point. The last group stage match will take place on August 3rd. The top two teams from each group will move on to the round of 16. The knockout rounds will start on August 5th and consist of one-off matches, which may go into extra time and penalties to determine the winner.
When is the final?
The last match will occur on Sunday, August 20th at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
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