The start of 2023 is fast approaching. And with it comes a World Cup year for all women’s soccer fans.
Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament, which is set to kick off in less than seven months.
When is it?
The tournament is set to kick off on July 20 and will run through August 20. The co-hosting countries will play in the opening matches: New Zealand will face Norway to start the festivities, and Australia will begin its run a few hours later against Ireland.
Where is it?
Matches will be split between Australia and New Zealand, with four sites in New Zealand and five sites in Australia.
- Adelaide, AU – Hindmarsh Stadium
- Auckland, NZ – Eden Park
- Brisbane, AU – Brisbane Stadium
- Dunedin, NZ – Dunedin Stadium
- Hamilton, NZ – Waikato Stadium
- Melbourne, AU – Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- Perth, AU – Perth Rectangular Stadium
- Sydney, AU – Stadium Australia and Sydney Football Stadium
- Wellington, NZ – Wellington Stadium
What is the draw?
The 32 teams at the tournament are divided into eight groups of four countries. In each group, the two highest-finishing teams will advance to the knockout rounds.
- Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland
- Group B: Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Republic of…
