2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Top Picks

Step into our exclusive preview of the highly anticipated 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup! Football enthusiasts around the globe are filled with excitement as the international arena prepares to host this renowned tournament, eager to witness the exceptional skill, passion, and brilliance of women’s football. We’re about to delve into the teams, matchups, and captivating stories that will shape the initial stages of this historic event, with the group stage serving as a thrilling prelude to the exciting journey ahead. Each group, comprising both seasoned leaders and emerging contenders, boasts an abundance of talent, promising a mesmerizing spectacle for viewers worldwide in every single game. As the tournament progresses, we’ll witness intense showdowns, heartwarming tales of underdogs defying odds, and the unwavering determination of athletes striving for success on the grandest stage of all.

This review of Women’s World Cup 2023 was prepared with the support of Free Betting Reviews.

Details of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Host Countries

The upcoming FIFA Women’s Soccer World Cup will see a unique joint hosting arrangement by Australia and New Zealand. It marks the first time in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup that multiple nations have come together to host the prestigious event. As the host countries, both Australia and New Zealand automatically qualify to participate in the tournament.

Location and Date

Mark your calendars for the thrilling start of the tournament on Thursday, 20 July 2023, with the highly anticipated finals set to take place on Sunday, 20 August 2023. Spread across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand, the matches will be held in ten distinct stadiums. Here is the list of these exciting venues:

Venues in Australia

• Sydney: Stadium Australia, Sydney Football Stadium
• Brisbane: Lang Park
• Melbourne: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
• Perth: Perth Rectangular Stadium
• Adelaide: Hindmarsh Stadium

Venues in New Zealand

• Auckland: Eden Park
• Wellington: Wellington Regional Stadium
• Dunedin: Forsyth Barr Stadium
• Hamilton: Waikato Stadium

Watch Live

Follow these channels to watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.

• United Kingdom: BBC, ITV 
• USA: Fox Sports 
• Australia: Optus Sport and Seven Network.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Groups

This edition of the tournament is making history by including 32 teams, a significant increase from the previous 24. These 32 countries have been allocated into eight groups, with four countries competing in each group. Below are the standings for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland;

Group B: Australia, Ireland, Canada, Nigeria;

Group C: Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan;

Group D: England, Haiti, Denmark, China;

Group E: USA, Vietnam, Netherlands, Portugal;

Group F: France, Jamaica, Brazil, Panama;

Group G: Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina;

Group H: Germany, Morocco, Colombia, Korea Republic.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Schedule

Group Stage

The group stage is scheduled to take place between July 20 and August 3, 2023. Within each group, every team will have the opportunity to face the other three group members once, and based on the points accumulated after the third game, the top two teams will progress to the knockout stage. Below, you can find the fixture for the group stage.

• July 20

Group A: New Zealand vs Norway

Group B: Australia vs Republic of Ireland

Nigeria vs Canada

• July 21

Group A: Philippines vs Switzerland

Group C: Spain vs Costa Rica

• July 22

Group E: United States vs Vietnam

Group C: Zambia vs Japan

Group D: England vs Haiti

Denmark vs China

• July 23

Group G: Sweden vs South Africa

Italy vs Argentina

Group E: Netherlands vs Portugal

Group F: France vs Jamaica

• July 24

Group H: Germany vs Morocco

Group F: Brazil vs Panama

• July 25

Group H: Colombia vs South Korea

Group A: New Zealand vs Philippines

Switzerland vs Norway

• 26 July

Group C: Spain vs Zambia

Japan vs Costa Rica

Group B: Canada vs Republic of Ireland

Group E: USA vs Netherlands

• 27 July

Group E: Portugal vs Vietnam

Group B: Australia vs Nigeria

• 28 July

Group D: England vs Denmark

China vs Haiti

Group G: Argentina vs South Africa

• 29 July

Group G: Sweden vs Italy

Group F: France vs Brazil

Panama vs Jamaica

• 30 July

Group H: Germany vs Colombia

South Korea vs Morocco

Group A: Norway vs Philippines

Switzerland vs New Zealand

• 31 July

Group B: Canada vs Australia

Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria

Group C: Japan vs Spain

Costa Rica vs Zambia

• 1 August

Group E: Portugal vs USA

Vietnam vs Netherlands

Group D: Haiti vs Denmark

China vs England

• 2 August

Group F: Panama vs France

Jamaica vs Brazil

 Group G: South Africa vs Italy

Argentina vs Sweden

• 3 August

Group H: South Korea vs Germany

Morocco v Colombia

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group Stage Predictions

Let’s take a look at the countries expected to shine during the group stage of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup

Australia

Aside from being one of the host nations, Australia has a genuine chance to make an impact in the tournament. The Australian team showcased their potential in the Euros, led by the prolific striker Sam Kerr, and we anticipate them building on this success in the World Cup. Despite being in a challenging group with the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, and Canada, they are highly likely to advance to the knockout stage.

Brazil

The South American team appears well-balanced and is regarded as one of the most complete teams in the tournament, second only to England. Under the guidance of Swedish coach Pia Sundhage, Brazil has the potential to finally fulfill its promise and progress significantly. They are favored to top their group.

England

Having emerged victorious in the recent European championship, England enters this competition with confidence, seeking to dominate their group. Placed in Group D alongside Haiti, Denmark, and China, they are considered the favorites to clinch the top spot in the group.

Get ready to witness the passion, skill, and drama that only the FIFA Women’s World Cup can deliver. The journey commences with the group stage, and the stage is set for a remarkable tournament that will captivate the world. Stay tuned to FBR for more football tournament previews.