Since it was announced in 2020, Australia and New Zealand have been preparing to host the 32 national teams for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. An important task is figuring out where the teams will play. This year, Australia will have six stadiums, and New Zealand will have four, making ten stadiums for the teams to compete in.
Australia’s Stadiums
Lang Park
Lang Park is located in Brisbane, Queensland. While originally meant for rugby, it is used for soccer as well. The construction of this stadium started in the early 1900s but was modernized in 2011. Currently, Lang Park has hosted historic events such as a Rugby World Cup Final, and Taylor Swift performed there during her tour.
Hindmarsh Stadium
Built in 1960, Hindmarsh Stadium is the official stadium of Adelaide United, an Australian professional soccer team in South Australia. The stadium’s current capacity is 16,500 but has been redesigned to hold a greater capacity in time for the World Cup.
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
This stadium is one of the newer locations to compete, having been built in 2010. The Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is a venue meant to host either soccer or cricket. The stadium includes modern features, such as a dome covering seating, extra training facilities, and LED…
