The biggest FIFA Women’s World Cup to date is nearly here with the 2023 edition poised to be a blockbuster.
Held in Australia and New Zealand, the tournament will see a record 32 nations compete on the global stage for the first time in the women’s game.
Just over six months after the men’s edition in Qatar captivated the globe, the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be hoping to do the same.
With defending champions the USA searching for a third straight World Cup and the likes of England and Australia chasing their first World Cup crown, this is a tournament not to be missed.
The Sporting News breaks down all the key dates for the 2023 Women’s World Cup below.
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When does the Women’s World Cup start?
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup officially begins on July 20 in Auckland.
Co-hosts New Zealand will play the tournament’s first match against Norway at Eden Park with the game expected to begin at 7:00 p.m. (local time).
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Thu, July 20 | 03:00 ET |
| Canada | Thu, July 20 | 03:00 ET |
| UK | Thu, July 20 | 08:00 BST |
| Australia | Thu, July 20 | 17:00 AEST |
| New Zealand | Thu, July 20 | 19:00 NZST |
| India | Thu, July 20 | 11:00 IST |
| Malaysia | Thu, July… |
