Aotearoa New Zealand will be centre stage when we warmly welcome the best female footballers and most passionate fans from around the world in July 2023. It all kicks off at Eden Park where Aotearoa New Zealand’s Football Ferns will face Norway in the opening match.
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023™
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023™
Full line-up of 32 teams confirmed
Football fans in Aotearoa New Zealand have been given a taste of what’s to come at the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ after Haiti, Portugal and Panama successfully qualified at the Play-Off Tournament. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be the first edition to feature 32 teams, including eight countries making their debut: Haiti, Morocco, Panama, the Philippines, Portugal, the Republic of Ireland, Vietnam and Zambia.
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New Zealand host cities

AUCKLAND /
TĀmaki makaurau
Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city is known for its stunning harbour, diverse cultures, vibrant arts scene, and dramatic volcanic landscape.
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Hamilton /
kirikiriroa
A hub for business and innovation, Hamilton is famous for its picturesque gardens, and historic landmarks.
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Wellington /
Te whanganui-a-tara
The capital city of Aotearoa New Zealand is known for its creative arts and culture, compact size, and cosmopolitan waterfront.
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dunedin /
Ōtepoti
With its rich history, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, stunning beaches, and wildlife, Dunedin is a must see down south.
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