FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year, with 32 teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament:
Host Countries and Venues
The tournament will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, and will take place from July 20 to August 20, 2023. The matches will be held across 10 stadiums in nine host cities, with six stadiums in Australia and four in New Zealand. The opening match of the tournament was played between co-hosts New Zealand and Norway, with New Zealand winning 1-0.
Teams and Groups
A total of 32 teams from six confederations will compete in the tournament. The teams were drawn into eight groups of four nations, with the top two in each group advancing to the knockout rounds. The tournament will feature some of the world’s best female soccer players, including defending champions USWNT and European champions England.
Schedule and Results
The tournament schedule was confirmed on December 1, 2021, with the round-of-16 matches taking place from August 5-8 and the final on August 20 in Sydney. The full schedule for the Women’s World Cup can be found on the FIFA website. Fans can watch every match of the tournament on the FOX Sports family of networks, the tournament’s official English-language broadcast partner in the United States.
Record-Breaking Ticket Sales and Prize Money
With nearly 1.4 million tickets already sold, the 2023 Women’s World Cup is on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in history. The prize money for the tournament has been raised to $110 million, nearly three times the amount from 2019 and seven times the amount from 2015. FIFA has also announced a new financial distribution model that guarantees players will receive record distributions beginning with the group stage.
FIFA’s Commitment to Gender Equality
UN Women and FIFA have joined forces to promote gender equality in sports. The “Football Unites the World” campaign aims to empower women and girls through football and create a more inclusive and equitable environment. The tournament is not only a celebration of women’s soccer but also a platform for promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls through sport. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is poised to make history and inspire future generations of female athletes. With record-breaking ticket sales, increased prize money, and a commitment to gender equality, this tournament is not to be missed.
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