FIFA Women's World Cup information pack

Fixtures and key dates

When does it all start?

The Opening Ceremony takes place on Thursday (20 July) at Eden Park, Auckland before the competition begins with co-hosts New Zealand taking on Norway (08:00 BST) where Rebekah Stott will face Guro Bergsvand.

Later that day, goalkeeper Lydia Williams will be among those in action as co-hosts Australia face the Republic of Ireland (11:00 BST).

More information on the Opening Ceremony can found here.

The Lionesses begin their campaign on 22 July when they take on Haiti at 10.30 BST. The final will be held on 20 August and kicks off at 11.00 BST.

• Group A: New Zealand (Rebekah Stott), Norway (Guro Bergsvand), Philippines, Switzerland 

• Group B: Australia (Lydia Williams), Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Canada 

• Group C: Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan 

• Group D: England (Katie Robinson), 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, Korea Republic (Geum-min Lee)

Playing schedule

Thursday 20 July 

• Group A: New Zealand vs. Norway (8am) 

• Group B: Australia vs. Republic of Ireland (11am)

Saturday 22 July

• Group D: England vs. Haiti (10.30am) 

Tuesday 25 July

• Group H: Colombia vs. Korea Republic (3am)

• Group A: New Zealand vs. Philippines (6.30am)

• Group A: Switzerland vs. Norway (9am)

Thursday 27 July

• Group B: Australia vs. Nigeria (11am)

Friday 28 July

• Group D: England vs. Denmark (9.30am)

Sunday 30 July

• Group H: Korea Republic vs. Morocco (5.30am)

• Group A: Norway vs. Philippines (8am)

• Group A: Switzerland vs. New Zealand (8am)

Monday 31 July

• Group B: Canada vs. Australia (11am)

Tuesday 1 August

• Group D: China vs. England (12pm)

Thursday 3 August

• Group H: Korea Republic vs. Germany (11am)

Round of 16 

Saturday 5 August 

• Group A winners vs. Group C runners-up (6am) 

• Group C winners vs. Group A runners-up (9am) 

Sunday 6 August 

• Group E winners vs. Group G runners-up (3am) 

• Group G winners vs. Group E runners-up (10am) 

Monday 7 August 

• Group D winners vs. Group B runners-up (8.30am)

• Group B winners vs. Group D runners-up (11.30am)

Tuesday 8 August 

• Group H winners vs. Group F runners-up (9am)

• Group F winners vs. Group H runners-up (12pm)

Quarter-finals 

Saturday 11 August 

• Round of 16 one winner vs. Round of 16 three winner (2am) 

• Round of 16 two winner vs. Round of 16 four winner (8.30am)

Sunday 12 August 

• Round of 16 five winner vs. Round of 16 seven winner (8am) 

• Round of 16 six winner vs. Round of 16 eight winner (11.30am)

Semi-finals 

Tuesday 15 August 

• Winner of QF1 vs. Winner of QF2 (9am) 

Wednesday 16 August 

• Winner of QF 3 vs. Winner of QF4 (11am) 

Third-place play-off 

Saturday 19 August 

• Loser of SF1 vs. Loser of SF2 (9am)

2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup final

• When: Sunday 20 August 

• Where: Stadium Australia, Sydney 

• Kick-off time: 11am (BST)

How to watch

Where and when are the games on tv?

This link maps out the ITV and BBC TV coverage of the competition in the UK where you’ll be able to find all fixtures that include your favourite players.

How to follow the action

Albion will be reacting to all coverage of the Women’s World Cup involving our players on our social platforms at @BHAFCWomen on Twitter and Instagram.

Additionally, you can follow the official 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup social media accounts where they will have exclusive content to cover all nations and fixtures.

Twitter: @FIFAWWC and @FIFAWorldCup

Facebook: @fifawomensworldcup and @fifaworldcup

Instagram: @fifawomensworldcup and @fifaworldcup

TikTok: @fifawomensworldcup and @fifaworldcup

YouTube: @fifa

The Barclays Women’s Super League will also be bringing exclusive content during the tournament to celebrate each WSL player competing.

You can follow them the BWSL accounts below.

Twitter: @BarclaysWSL

Facebook: @BarclaysWSL

Instagram: @barclayswsl

TikTok: @barclayswsl

YouTube: @bwsl