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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
July 20, 2023 – August 20, 2023
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is an international competition for senior women’s football, contested by the national teams of the members of the world governing body, FIFA and first held in 1991. The USA are the current champions, having defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in France in 2019.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place every 4 years, with the 9th edition scheduled to take place between Thursday 20th July and Sunday 20th August 2023.
Where is the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
The 2023 FIFA World Cup is to be hosted in Australia and New Zealand, the first time the tournament has been jointly hosted. The following venues will be used:
Australia
- Adelaide – Hindmarsh Stadium (Capacity – 18,435)
- Brisbane – Brisbane Stadium (Capacity – 52,263)
- Melbourne – Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Capacity – 30,052)
- Perth – Perth Rectangular Stadium (Capacity – 22,225)
- Sydney – Stadium Australia (Capacity – 70,000)
- Sydney – Sydney Football Stadium (Sydney, New South Wales)
New Zealand
- Auckland – Eden Park (Capacity – 48,276)
- Dunedin – Dunedin Stadium (Capacity – 28,744)
- Hamilton – Waikato Stadium (Capacity – 25,111)
- Wellington – Wellington Regional Stadium (Capacity – 39,000)
The Opening Match will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on the 20th July whilst the Final takes place at Stadium Australia in Sydney on the 20th August.
Who is competing in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is the first to be expanded to 32 teams from 24. Australia and New Zealand qualify automatically as hosts with the other nations competing in qualification competitions among their respective confederations in 2021 and 2022.
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 – United States, Vietnam, Netherlands, Portugal
Group F – France, Jamaica, Brazil, Panama
Group G – Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina
Group H – Germany, Morocco, Colombia, South Korea
How do I get to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
In Australia, there are major international airports at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin. Between them, they serve the majority of the world’s destinations.
There are six international Airports across New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Queenstown, Rotorua & Wellington), however Auckland and Christchurch are currently the only two that connect directly with countries other than Australia or Fiji. Flying from the UK will have at least one stopover, sometimes two.
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Where to Stay in Australia/New Zealand during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Use TripAdvisor to read other traveller’s reviews and find some great places to stay in Australia or New Zealand.
How do I get tickets to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
Tickets for the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be available on the official website and are now available to purchase. Ticket prices start at $20 for a Group Stage match, rising to $40 for the Final.
Further Information
FIFA Women’s World Cup Official Website
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Bid Official Website
Last Updated on July 21, 2023 by Sports Tourist
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