2023 Women's World Cup: How to Watch & What to Expect
Learn everything you need to know about the 2023 Women’s World Cup, including how to watch, which teams qualified, which U.S. stars are playing, and more.
Sports unite the world, and few competitions bring us all together like the FIFA Women’s World Cup. It’s the premiere international tournament for women’s soccer, watched by millions of fans across the globe.
Whether you’re a super fan who needs to catch every match, or you just want to cheer on the U.S. women’s team, we’ve got you covered.
Find out everything you need to know about this year’s tournament below, including who’s playing, how to watch, and more.
When is the Women’s World Cup This Year?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup will run from July 20-August 20. That’s an entire month of world-class soccer at its finest.
What Country is Hosting the 2023 Women’s World Cup?
This year’s tournament will be hosted by multiple nations. Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand will represent the first Oceania nations to host the World Cup, giving spectators a chance to experience the wonders of both Sydney and Auckland.
Which Teams Qualified?
For the first time, the tournament will feature 32 teams, up from the 24-team field in 2019.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Canada | Japan | England |
| Norway | Nigeria | Costa Rica | China PR |
| Philippines | Australia | Spain | Haiti |
| Switzerland | Republic of Ireland | Zambia | Denmark |
| Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | France | Sweden | Germany |
| Netherlands | Brazil | South Africa | Colombia |
| Portugal | Jamaica | Italy | Korea Republic |
| Vietnam | Panama | Argentina | Morocco |
Women’s World Cup Stages & Rounds
The tournament starts with the group stage where the teams in each group play round robin matches. Once the group stage has concluded, the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout rounds.
Here are a few key dates to mark on your calendar:
- August 5-8: Round of 16
- August 10-12: Quarterfinals
- August 15-16: Semifinals
- August 19: Third Place Play-Off
- August 20: World Cup Final
What Team Won the Last Women’s World Cup?
In 2019, the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) captured its second consecutive World Cup title after defeating the Netherlands. No team has won three in a row, so USA will be chasing history this year.
Who are the Stars of the USWNT?
Team USA is loaded with both experienced stars and up-and-coming talent. Here’s the full team that will be competing this year:
- Goalkeepers (3): Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher
- Defenders (7): Alana Cook, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O’Hara, Emily Sonnett
- Midfielders (7): Savannah DeMelo, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan
- Forwards (6): Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson, Lynn Williams
Where Can I Watch the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
FOX Sports has the broadcasting rights for the event, which means you can watch the games on the FOX broadcast network, the FOX Sports App, and FS1. If you’re a cord cutter, you can stream the channels you need with services like Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, and more.
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