Excitement is rapidly building for the with the tournament now just days away from starting in Australia and New Zealand.
’s Lionesses will for the title following on from their stunning success at Euro 2022 on home soil.
However, will face stiff competition from defending champions USA who have won the last two editions of the World Cup.
This is the first time that the Women’s World Cup is being co-hosted between two countries, and given the time difference, UK viewers.
Here is everything you need to know about the tournament Down Under.
When does the Women’s World Cup start?
The Women’s World Cup will start on Thursday, July 20.
The opening game will see New Zealand take on Norway in Auckland at 8am BST, before Australia face the Republic of Ireland in Sydney at 11am.
The tournament will last four weeks and will conclude with the final on Sunday, August 20.
Which teams are taking part?
A total of 32 teams will contest the World Cup and they have been placed into eight groups.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the Round of 16.
England have been drawn in Group D alongside Haiti, Denmark and China.
Women's World Cup group stage
- Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland
- Group B: Australia, Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Canada
- 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, South Korea
When do England play?
England are currently set to play the following matches:
- England vs Haiti (Saturday, July 22, 10.30am BST, Brisbane)
- England vs Denmark (Friday, July 28, 9.30am BST, Sydney)
- China vs England (Tuesday, August 1, 12pm BST, Adelaide)
Full fixtures and schedule
Full fixtures for Women's World Cup 2023
Group stages
Thursday, July 20
- New Zealand vs Norway (8am)
- Australia vs Ireland (11am)
Friday, July 21
- Nigeria v Canada (3.30am)
- Philippines v Switzerland (6am)
- Spain v Costa Rica (8:30am)
Saturday, July 22
- USA v Vietnam (2am)
- Zambia v Japan (8am)
- England v Haiti (10:30am)
- Denmark v China (1pm)
Sunday, July 23
- Sweden v South Africa (6am)
- Netherlands v Portugal (8:30am)
- France v Jamaica (11am)
Monday, July 24
- Italy v Argentina (7am)
- Germany v Morocco (9:30am)
- Brazil v Panama (12pm)
Tuesday, July 25
- Colombia v Korea Republic (3am)
- New Zealand v Philippines (6:30am)
- Switzerland v Norway (9am)
Wednesday, July 26
- Japan v Costa Rica (6am)
- Spain v Zambia (8:30am)
- Canada v Republic of Ireland (1pm)
Thursday, July 27
- USA v Netherlands (2am)
- Portugal v Vietnam (8:30am)
- Australia v Nigeria (11am)
Friday, July 28
- Argentina v South Africa (1am)
- England v Denmark (9:30am)
- China PR v Haiti (12pm)
Saturday, July 29
- Sweden v Italy (8:30am)
- France v Brazil (11am)
- Panama v Jamaica (1:30pm)
Sunday, July 30
- Korea Republic v Morocco (5:30am)
- Norway v Philippines (8am)
- Switzerland v New Zealand (8am)
- Germany v Colombia (10:30am)
Monday, July 31
- Japan v Spain (8am)
- Costa Rica v Zambia (8am)
- Canada v Australia (11am)
- Republic of Ireland v Nigeria (11am)
Tuesday, August 1
- Portugal v USA (8am)
- Vietnam v Netherlands (8am)
- Haiti v Denmark (12pm)
- China PR v England (12pm)
Wednesday, August 2
- South Africa v Italy (8am)
- Argentina v Sweden (8am)
- Panama v France (11am)
- Jamaica v Brazil (11am)
Thursday, August 3
- Korea Republic v Germany (11am)
- Morocco v Colombia (11am)
Round of 16
Saturday, August 5
- Group A winners v Group C Runners-up (6am)
- Group C winners v Group A Runners-up (9am)
Sunday, August 6
- Group E winners v 2nd Group G Runners-up (3am)
- Group G winners v Group E Runners-up (10am)
Monday, August 7
- Group B winners v 2nd Group D Runners-up (11:30am)
- Group D winners v Group B Runners-up (8:30am)
Tuesday, August 8
- Group F winners v Group H Runners-up (8:30am)
- Group H winners v Group F Runners-up (11:30am)
Quarter-finals
Saturday, August 11
- Round of 16 one winner vs Round of sixteen three winner (2am)
- Round of 16 two winner vs Round of 16 four winner (8:30am)
Sunday, August 12
- Round of 16 five winner vs Round of 16 seven (8am)
- Round of 16 six winner vs Round of 16 eight winner (11:30am)
Semi-finals
Tuesday, August 15
- Winner of Quarter Final 1 vs Winner of Quarter Final 2 (9am)
Wednesday, August 16
- Winner of Quarter Final 3 vs Winner of Quarter Final 4 (11am)
Third place play-off
Saturday, August 19
- Loser of Semi-final 1 vs Loser of Semi-final 2 (9am)
Final
Sunday, August 20
- Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 (11am)
Which stadiums are being used?
A total of nine cities will host games throughout the course of the tournament; five in Australia and four in New Zealand.
The final will be staged at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
- Adelaide, Australia – Hindmarsh Stadium
- Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Stadium
- Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
- Perth, Australia – Perth Rectangular Stadium
- Sydney, Australia – Stadium Australia and Sydney Football Stadium
- Auckland, New Zealand – Eden Park
- Dunedin, New Zealand – Dunedin Stadium
- Hamilton, New Zealand – Waikato Stadium
- Wellington, New Zealand – Wellington Regional Stadium
How to watch on TV
Every game will be shown live either by the BBC or ITV.
The action will be shown across the BBC TV channels, website and iPlayer.
ITV will have live coverage across ITV 1, ITV 4 and ITVX.
Who has one the Women’s World Cup the most?
The USA are the most successful team in the history of the Women’s World Cup since it first began in 1991.
Alongside their victories in 2015 and 2019, they also tasted success in 1991 and 1999.
The only other sides to have landed the biggest prize in the game are Germany, with two wins to their name, whilst Japan and Norway have both won it once.
England’s best result is the third from 2015 – one better than the fourth-place finish from four years ago.
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