The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will feature a record 32 teams, an increase from the 24 teams that competed in the 2019 tournament. It is noted that the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup schedule was announced by FIFA on 1 December 2021, with kick-off times confirmed on 24 October 2022, two days after the final draw.
The opening match of the tournament, with co-hosts New Zealand vs. Norway, will be played on 20 July at Eden Park. The inaugural match in Australia, with co-hosts Australia vs Republic of Ireland, will take place on the same day at Stadium Australia, after a venue change due to strong ticketing demand.
The tournament will feature a record 32 teams, an increase from the 24 teams that competed in the 2019 tournament. The group stage will be played over a period of 16 days, with each team playing three matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, which will consist of the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final.
The final of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will be played on 20 August at Stadium Australia.
Here is a breakdown of the schedule by match stage:
- Group stage: July 20-August 3
- Round of 16: August 5-8
- Quarterfinals: August 11-12
- Semifinals: August 15-16
- Third-place playoff: August 19
- Final: August 20
The full schedule of matches can be found on the FIFA website.
Here are some of the key dates to keep in mind:
- Opening match: New Zealand vs. Norway, 20 July 2023, Eden Park, Auckland
- Inaugural match in Australia: Australia vs. Republic of Ireland, 20 July 2023, Stadium Australia, Sydney
- Final: Australia vs. ???, 20 August 2023, Stadium Australia, Sydney
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