The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has kicked off with an expanded 32-team field, showcasing the growing talent and passion in women’s football. In this blog post, we provide an overview of the tournament’s key details, including teams to watch, challenges faced by some favorites, and the complete schedule along with television information for each match.
This year’s Women’s World Cup features eight teams making their debut on the global stage. Haiti, Republic of Ireland, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Vietnam, and Zambia will all be eager to make their mark.
Australia, known for their strong performance in previous tournaments, faces a tough road ahead in Group B, often referred to as the “Group of Death.” They will have to contend with formidable opponents like Canada, Ireland, and Nigeria, while also dealing with the absence of top scorer Sam Kerr due to injury.
England, another strong contender, faces challenges of their own with key players missing from the lineup due to injuries. Nevertheless, their talented squad aims to make a strong impact in the tournament.
The United States, considered the overall favorites, undergoes a transition phase with some key players absent due to injuries. However, emerging talents such as Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, alongside established players like Julie Ertz, Rose Lavelle, and Alex Morgan, strive to honor Megan Rapinoe in her final World Cup.
To help you stay up to date with every intense match and gripping moment of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, we present the comprehensive schedule and television information. All times mentioned are in Eastern Time.
The group stage starts on Thursday, July 20, with New Zealand and Australia as the host nations taking the field. Notable matches include the clash between France and Brazil in Group F, and the United States facing the Netherlands in Group E. The group stage concludes on Tuesday, August 1.
The round of 16 commences on Saturday, August 5, where the top two teams from each group battle for a place in the quarter-finals. The quarter-finals take place from Thursday, August 10 to Saturday, August 12.
The semi-finals are scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, and Wednesday, August 16, leading up to the highly anticipated World Cup Final on Sunday, August 20.
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