New Zealand, Centre Stage

Find out everything you need to know about events hosted in New Zealand for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023™

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.

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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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Welcome to your
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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FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023™

Official Tournament Schedule

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AUCKLAND /
TĀmaki makaurau

Group Matches

NZL v. POR
20 JUL
USA v. VIE
22 JUL
ITA v. ARG
24 JUL
ESP v. ZAM
26 JUL
NOR v. PHI
30 JUL
PTA v. USA
1 AUG

Round of Sixteen

1A v. 2C (1)
5 AUG

Quarter Finals

2 v. 4 (B)
11 AUG

Semi Finals

A v. B (1)
15 AUG

Hamilton /
kirikiriroa

Group Matches

ZAM v. JAP
22 JUL
SUI v. PHI
25 JUL
PTA v. VIE
27 JUL
CRC v. ZAM
31 JUL
ARG v. ITA
2 AUG

Wellington /
Te whanganui-a-tara

Group Matches

ESP v. CRC
21 JUL
SWE v. RSA
23 JUL
NZL v. PHI
25 JUL
USA v. NED
27 JUL
SWE v. ITA
29 JUL
JPN v. ESP
31 JUL
RSA v. ITA
2 AUG

Round of Sixteen

1C v. 2A (2)
5 AUG

Quarter Finals

1C v. 2A (2)
5 AUG

dunedin/
Ōtepoti

Group Matches

PHI v. SUI
21 JUL
NED v. PTA
23 JUL
JPN v. CRC
26 JUL
ARG v. RSA
28 JUL
SUI v. NZL
30 JUL
VIE v. NED
1 AUG

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