2023 Women's World Cup Fixtures and Full Match Schedule

The 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on 20th July 2023, with the Football Ferns the centre of a highly-anticipated opener against Norway on home territory. Find out the full fixture list and the tournament’s format as we count down until kick-off.

2023 Women’s World Cup format: 32 teams & eight groups

The format of the 2023 Women’s World Cup has been expanded 32 teams since its last iteration in 2019, and will be the first women’s tournament to be held over two host nations. This change in format for the sixth edition of the Women’s World Cup will see 32 teams divided into eight groups of four, with each side playing three matches in the group stage of the tournament. This consequently means there will be six fixtures for each group.

The top two teams of each group will then advance to the round of 16, also known as the elimination stage of the tournament. From here knockout football will reign supreme : the winners progress each round to the quarter final, the semi final, and then the climatic final of the competition. This all-deciding fixture will be played on Sunday 20th August 2023 at 10pm.

Group Stage: 20th July – 3rd August
Round of 16: 5th – 8th August
Quarter Final: 11th – 12th August
Semi Final: 15th & 16th August
Third-place play-off: 19th August
Final: 20th August

2023 Women’s World Cup full schedule

Among the teams participating in the tournament, powerhouse nations such as England, Spain, and Germany will be joined by Portugal, Haiti, and Panama. These three teams earned their spot in the tournament through their impressive performances in the Play-offs. As the co-hosts, Australia and New Zealand will kick off the tournament on 20 July, with Australia facing the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand taking on Norway.

However, the team to beat in this edition of the World Cup is the United States. The reigning champions are looking to etch their name in history by becoming the first-ever nation, in either the women’s or men’s game, to win three consecutive FIFA World Cup titles. The USA has been a dominant force in women’s football, and their quest for a historic third title will undoubtedly add an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.

Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Philippines

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Thu, Jul. 20	NEW ZEALAND vs Norway	7pm	Eden Park, Auckland
Fri, Jul. 21	Philippines vs Switzerland	5pm	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Tue, Jul. 25	NEW ZEALAND vs Philippines	5:30pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Tue, Jul. 25	Switzerland vs Norway	8pm	Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Sun, Jul. 30	Switzerland vs NEW ZEALAND	7pm	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Sun, Jul. 30	Norway vs Philippines	7pm	Eden Park, Auckland

Group B: Australia, Ireland, Canada, Nigeria

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Thu, Jul. 20	Australia vs Ireland	10pm	Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Fri, Jul. 21	Nigeria vs Canada	2:30pm	AAMI Park, Melbourne
Wed, Jul. 26	Canada vs Ireland	12am	HBF Park, Perth
Thu, Jul. 27	Australia vs Nigeria	10pm	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Mon, Jul. 31	Canada vs Australia	10pm	AAMI Park, Melbourne
Mon, Jul. 31	Ireland vs Nigeria	10pm	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Group C: Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Fri, Jul. 21	Spain vs Costa Rica	6:30pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Sat, Jul. 22	Zambia vs Japan	6pm	Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Wed, Jul. 26	Japan vs Costa Rica	4pm	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Wed, Jul. 26	Spain vs Zambia	6:30pm	Eden Park, Auckland
Mon, Jul. 31	Japan vs Spain	6pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Mon, Jul. 31	Costa Rica vs Zambia	6pm	Waikato Stadium, Hamilton

Group D: England, Haiti, Denmark, China

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Sat, Jul. 22	England vs Haiti	8:30pm	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Sat, Jul. 22	Denmark vs China	11pm	HBF Park, Perth
Fri, Jul. 28	England vs Denmark	7:30pm	Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Fri, Jul. 28	China vs Haiti	10pm	Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Tue, Aug. 1	China vs England	10pm	Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Tue, Aug. 1	Haiti vs Denmark	10pm	HBF Park, Perth

Group E: USA, Vietnam , Netherlands, Portugal

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Sat, Jul. 22	USA vs Vietnam	2pm	Eden Park, Auckland
Sun, Jul. 23	Netherlands vs Portugal	6:30pm	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Thu, Jul. 27	USA vs Netherlands	2pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Thu, Jul. 27	Portugal vs Vietnam	6:30pm	Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Tue, Aug. 1	Portugal vs USA	6pm	Eden Park, Auckland
Tue, Aug. 1	Vietnam vs Netherlands	6pm	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Group F: France, Jamaica, Brazil, Panama

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Sun, Jul. 23	France vs Jamaica	11pm	Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Mon, Jul. 24	Brazil vs Panama	12am	Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Sat, Jul. 29	France vs Brazil	11pm	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Sat, Jul. 29	Panama vs Jamaica	1:30am	HBF Park, Perth
Wed, Aug. 2	Panama vs France	11pm	Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Wed, Aug. 2	Jamaica vs Brazil	11pm	AAMI Park, Melbourne

Group G: Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Sun, Jul. 23	Sweden vs South Africa	5pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Mon, Jul. 24	Italy vs Argentina	6pm	Eden Park, Auckland
Fri, Jul. 28	Argentina vs South Africa	12pm	Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Sat, Jul. 29	Sweden vs Italy	7:30pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Wed, Aug. 2	Argentina vs Sweden	7pm	Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Wed, Aug. 2	South Africa vs Italy	7pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington

Group H: Germany, Morocco, Colombia, South Korea

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Mon, Jul. 24	Germany vs Morocco	7:30pm	AAMI Park, Melbourne
Tue, Jul. 25	Colombia vs South Korea	11am	Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Sun, Jul. 30	South Korea vs Morocco	3:30pm	Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide
Sun, Jul. 30	Germany vs Colombia	8:30pm	Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Thu, Aug. 3	South Korea vs Germany	9pm	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Thu, Aug. 3	Morocco vs Colombia	9pm	HBF Park, Perth

World Cup Round of 16

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Sat, Aug. 5	1A vs 2C	7pm	Eden Park, Auckland
Sat, Aug. 5	1C vs 2A	10pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Sun, Aug. 6	1E vs 2G	4pm	Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Sun, Aug. 6	1G vs 2E	11pm	AAMI Park, Melbourne
Mon, Aug. 7	1D vs 2B	9:30pm	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Mon, Aug. 7	1B vs 2D	12:30am	Accor Stadium, Sydney
Tue, Aug. 8	1H vs 2F	10pm	AAMI Park, Melbourne
Tue, Aug. 8	1F vs 2H	1am	Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide

World Cup Quarterfinals

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Fri, Aug. 11	QF1: 1A/2C vs 1E/2G	3pm	Sky Stadium, Wellington
Fri, Aug. 11	QF2: 1C/2A vs 1G/2E	9:30pm	Eden Park, Auckland
Sat, Aug. 12	QF3: 1B/2D vs 1F/2H	9pm	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Sat, Aug. 12	QF4: 1D/2B vs 1H/2F	12:30am	Accor Stadium, Sydney

World Cup Semifinals

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Tue, Aug. 15	QF1 vs. QF2	6pm	Eden Park, Auckland
Wed, Aug. 16	QF3 vs. QF4	8pm	Accor Stadium, Sydney

World Cup 3rd Place

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Sat, Aug. 19	Semifinal losers	6pm	Suncorp Stadium, Sydney

World Cup Final

Date	Match	Time	Stadium
Sun, Aug. 20	Semifinal winners	8pm	Accor Stadium, Sydney

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FAQ

❓ Can I bet on Women’s World Cup?

When it comes to the Women’s World Cup, there are various types of bets you can place. You have the option to bet on the outright winner of the entire competition, predicting which team will emerge as the overall champion. Additionally, you can place bets on individual Women’s World Cup fixtures that capture your interest, wagering on the outcome of specific matches. Furthermore, there are awards given out at the end of the tournament, such as the Golden Boot for the top goal scorer and the Golden Ball for the best player. These awards provide additional betting opportunities.

❓ Who is the favourite to win the Women’s World Cup?

The USA is favored to win a third consecutive Women’s World Cup title, with strong competition from England, Spain, and Germany.

❓ How many teams will be in the 2023 Women’s World Cup?

There will be 32 teams this year in the Women’s World Cup, which is the first time the format has switched from the previous 24 countries.

❓ Where will the Women’s World Cup be in July and August 2023?

The Women’s World Cup 2023 will kick off with a match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park, Auckland on July 20th. The tournament will culminate in the final, which is set to be held on August 20th at Sydney Olympic Stadium in Australia.