FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 schedule, groups, live streaming in India: Everything you need to know
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 schedule, groups, live streaming in India: Everything you need to know
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to make a comeback for its ninth edition this summer. In a significant development, the tournament will be co-hosted for the first time, with matches taking place across Australia and New Zealand. Commencing on July 20, the World Cup will feature a total of 32 teams from around the globe.
Each team will share a common dream: to compete in the final at the Sydney Olympic Stadium on August 20 and ultimately lift the highly coveted title. The tournament promises to showcase the talent and passion of women’s football on an international stage.
The United States of America (USA) enters the FIFA Women’s World Cup with the goal of achieving a remarkable “three-peat.” Having emerged victorious in the 2019 edition held in France and the 2015 tournament in Canada, the USA has established itself as a dominant force in women’s football. However, this time around, the team will face the challenge of a significant transition and relatively inexperienced squad.
Despite their reputation as a powerhouse, the USA team has undergone notable changes, including the introduction of fresh talent and the absence of key players who contributed to their previous triumphs. This shift in the team’s dynamics and the presence of younger, less-experienced players may create opportunities for other teams to seize their chances and challenge the USA’s reign.
With the USA’s traditionally high standards, their competitors will aim to capitalize on any potential vulnerabilities and disrupt their pursuit of a historic third consecutive World Cup victory. This situation adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to the tournament, as other teams seek to topple the reigning champions and etch their own names in the history of women’s football.
Leading the pack of contenders is England’s national team, known as the Lionesses, under the leadership of coach Sarah Wiegman. The Lionesses made a significant impact on women’s football in their home country with their memorable victory at Wembley during the Euros last summer. Although England reached the semifinals in the past two World Cups, they are determined to surpass that achievement and progress even further this year.
As the host nation, Australia also poses a strong challenge and boasts star quality, particularly with Chelsea striker Sam Kerr in their ranks. The familiar powerhouses of women’s football, including Spain, Germany, and France, will undoubtedly showcase their best efforts to compete with the United States. Additionally, the Netherlands, who were runners-up in the 2019 edition, will seek redemption by securing a victory over the US during the group stages.
In summary, these teams, along with others, are expected to provide stiff competition and make the tournament highly compelling as they vie to dethrone the reigning champions and make their mark on the world stage of women’s football.
Teams, schedule, and streaming details for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: All you need to know
When is the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?
The FIFA Women’s World Cup begins on July 20, 2023, and the final is on August 20, 2023.
Where is the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 being played?
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is being hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Where can I watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in India?
Fans can catch all the action on FanCode mobile app (Android, iOS, TV), TV app available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, Airtel XStream, OTT Play and www.fancode.com.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Groups:
Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland
Group B: Australia, Ireland, Nigeria, Canada
Group C: Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan
Group D: England, Haiti, Denmark, China
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
FIFA Women’s World Cup Schedule:
Thursday, July 20
Group A: New Zealand vs. Norway
Group B: Australia vs. Ireland
Friday, July 21
Group B: Nigeria vs. Canada
Group A: Philippines vs. Switzerland
Group C: Spain vs. Costa Rica
Saturday, July 22
Group E: United States vs. Vietnam
Group C: Zambia vs. Japan
Group D: England vs. Haiti
Group D: Denmark vs. China
Sunday, July 23
Group G: Sweden vs. South Africa
Group E: Netherlands vs. Portugal
Group F: France vs. Jamaica
Monday, July 24
Group G: Italy vs. Argentina
Group H: Germany vs. Morocco
Group F: Brazil vs. Panama
Tuesday, July 25
Group H: Colombia vs. South Korea
Group A: New Zealand vs. Philippines
Group A: Switzerland vs. Norway
Wednesday, July 26
Group C: Japan vs. Costa Rica
Group C: Spain vs. Zambia
Group B: Canada vs. Ireland
Thursday, July 27
Group E: United States vs. Netherlands
Group E: Portugal vs. Vietnam
Group B: Australia vs. Nigeria
Friday, July 28
Group G: Argentina vs. South Africa
Group D: England vs. Denmark
Group D: China vs. Haiti
Saturday, July 29
Group G: Sweden vs. Italy
Group F: France vs. Brazil
Group F: Panama vs. Jamaica
Sunday, July 30
Group H: South Korea vs. Morocco
Group H: Germany vs. Colombia
Group A: Switzerland vs. New Zealand
Group A: Norway vs. Philippines
Monday, July 31
Group C: Japan vs. Spain
Group C: Costa Rica vs. Zambia
Group B: Canada vs. Australia
Group B: Ireland vs. Nigeria
Tuesday, August 1
Group E: Portugal vs. United States
Group E: Vietnam vs. Netherlands
Group D: China vs. England
Group D: Haiti vs. Denmark
Wednesday, August 2
Group G: Argentina vs. Sweden
Group G: South Africa vs. Italy
Group F: Panama vs. France
Group F: Jamaica vs. Brazil
Thursday, August 3
Group H: South Korea vs. Germany
Group H: Morocco vs. Colombia
Saturday, August 5
Match 49: 1A vs 2C
Match 50: 1C vs 2A
Sunday, August 6
Match 51: 1E vs 2G
Match 52: 1G vs 2A
Monday, August 7
Match 53: 1D vs 2B
Match 54: 1B vs 2D
Tuesday, August 8
Match 55: 1H vs 2F
Match 56: 1F vs 2H
Friday, August 11
QF1: W49 vs W51
QF2: W50 vs W52
Saturday, August 12
QF3: W53 vs W55
QF4: W54 vs W56
Tuesday, August 15: SF1: QF1 vs QF2
Wednesday, August 16: SF2: QF3 vs QF4
Saturday, August 19: Third-place match
Sunday, August 20: The Final
