The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway with the United States, Germany, Spain and England among the 32 countries competing. As we look at the women’s international soccer tournament that began 32 years ago, there’s a lot to look forward to this year.
Many of the best women’s soccer players in the world will be on the pitch representing their countries this summer. From top athletes competing for the United States like Rose Lavelle and Julie Ertz to emerging stars like Lauren Hemp (England) and familiar names like Wendie Renard (France), the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will certainly be entertaining.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the Women’s World Cup 2023.
Women’s World Cup game today
Here is the schedule of games today for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
What teams have advanced to the knockout stage of FIFA Women’s World Cup?
Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Nigeria, Japan, Spain, England, Denmark, Netherlands, United States and Sweden have advanced to the knockout round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Women’s World Cup Round of 16
- Switzerland vs Spain
- Netherlands vs Group G runner-up
- Japan vs Norway
- Sweden vs United States
- Australia vs Denmark
- Winner Group F vs Runner-Up Group H
- England vs Nigeria
- Winner Group H vs Runner-Up Group F
FIFA Women’s World Cup results
Here are the daily results from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Tuesday, August 1
- Portugal 0, United States 0
- Netherlands 7, Vietnam 0
- England 6, China 1
- Denmark 2, Haiti 0
Monday, July 31
- Zambia 3, Costa Rica 1
- Japan 4, Spain 0
- Australia 4, Canada 0
- Nigeria 0, Rep. of Ireland 0
Sunday, July 30
- Morocco 1, South Korea 0
- Norway 6, Philippines 0
- Switzerland 0, New Zealand 0
- Colombia 2, Germany 1
Saturday, July 29
- Sweden 5, Italy 0
- France 2, Brazil 1
- Jamaica 1, Panama 0
Friday, July 28
- England 1, Denmark 0
- China 1, Haiti 0
Thursday, July 27
- Portugal 2, Vietnam 0
- Australia vs Nigeria
- Argentina 2, South Africa 2
Wednesday, July 26
- Japan 2, Costa Rica 0
- Spain 5, Zambia 0
- United States 1, Netherlands 1
- Canada 2, Republic of Ireland 1
Tuesday, July 25
- Philippines 1, New Zealand 0
- Switzerland 0, Norway 0
Monday, July 24
- Italy 1, Argentina 0
- Germany 6, Morocco 0
- Brazil 4, Panama 0
- Colombia 2, South Korea 0
Sunday, July 23
- Sweden 2, South Africa 1
- Netherlands 1, Portugal 0
- France 0, Nigeria 0
Saturday, July 22
- England 1, Haiti 0
- Japan 5, Zambia 0
- Denmark 1, China 0
Friday, July 21
- Spain 3, Costa Rica 0
- Switzerland 2, Philippines 0
- United States 3, Vietnam 0
Thursday, July 20
- New Zealand 1, Norway 0
- Australia 1, Rep. of Ireland 0
- Nigeria 0, Canada 0
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Women’s World Cup Standings
Here are the World Cup Standings today. The top two teams in each group advance.
Group A
Games Played | W – D – L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | |
Switzerland | 3 | 1-2-0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Norway | 3 | 1-1-1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
New Zealand | 3 | 1-1-1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Philippines | 3 | 1-0-2 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Group B
Games Played | W – D – L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | |
Nigeria | 2 | 1-1-0 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Canada | 2 | 1-1-0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Australia | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Rep. of Ireland | 2 | 0-0-2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Group C
Games Played | W – D – L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | |
Spain | 2 | 2-0-0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Japan | 2 | 2-0-0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Costa Rica | 2 | 0-0-2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Zambia | 2 | 0-0-2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Group D
Games Played | W – D – L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | |
England | 2 | 2-0-0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Denmark | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
China | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Haiti | 2 | 0-0-2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Group E
Games Played | W – D – L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | |
United States | 2 | 1-0-0 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Netherlands | 2 | 1-0-0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Portugal | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Vietnam | 2 | 0-0-2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Group F
Games Played | W – D – L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | |
France | 2 | 1-1-0 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Jamaica | 2 | 1-1-0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Brazil | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Panama | 2 | 0-0-2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Group G
Games Played | W – D – L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | |
Sweden | 2 | 2-0-0 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Italy | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
South Africa | 2 | 0-1-1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Argentina | 2 | 0-1-1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Group H
Games Played | W – D – L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | |
Colombia | 2 | 2-0-0 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Germany | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Morocco | 2 | 1-0-1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Korea Republic | 2 | 0-0-2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup schedule and TV info
The schedule for the Women’s World Cup is out, with group play beginning on July 20. We’ll take you through the entire schedule, from the first games to the World Cup Final in August.
Below, we’ve provided a full day-by-day breakdown of the Women’s World Cup 2023 schedule.
Wednesday, July 26
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
Japan vs Costa Rica | 1:00 AM | FS1 | C |
Spain vs Zambia | 3:30 AM | FS1 | C |
Canada vs Rep. of Ireland | 8:00 AM | FS1 | B |
United States vs Netherlands | 9:00 PM | FOX | E |
Thursday, July 27
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
Portugal vs Vietnam | 3:30 AM | FS1 | E |
Australia vs Nigeria | 6:00 AM | FS1 | B |
Argentina vs South Africa | 8:00 PM | FS1 | G |
Friday, July 28
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
England vs Denmark | 4:30 AM | FS1 | D |
China PR vs Haiti | 7:00 AM | FS1 | D |
Saturday, July 29
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
Sweden vs Italy | 3:30 AM | FS1 | G |
France vs Brazil | 6:00 AM | FOX | F |
Panama vs Jamaica | 8:30 AM | FOX | F |
Sunday, July 30
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
Korea Republic vs Morocco | 12:30 AM | FOX | H |
Switzerland vs New Zealand | 3:00 AM | FOX | A |
Norway vs Philippines | 3:00 AM | FS1 | A |
Germany vs Colombia | 5:30 AM | FS1 | H |
Monday, July 31
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
Japan vs Spain | 3:00 AM | FOX | C |
Costa Rica vs Zambia | 3:00 AM | FS1 | C |
Canada vs Australia | 6:00 AM | FOX | B |
Rep. of Ireland vs Nigerua | 6:00 AM | FS1 | B |
Tuesday, August 1
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
Portugal vs United States | 3:00 AM | FOX | E |
Vietnam vs Netherlands | 3:00 AM | FS1 | E |
China PR vs England | 7:00 AM | FOX | D |
Haiti vs Denmark | 7:00 AM | FS1 | D |
Wednesday, August 2
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
Argentina vs Sweden | 3:00 AM | FOX | G |
South Africa vs Italy | 3:00 AM | FS1 | G |
Panama vs France | 6:00 AM | FOX | F |
Jamaica vs Brazil | 6:00 AM | FS1 | F |
Thursday, August 3
Match | Time (EST) | TV Info | Group |
Korea Republic vs Germany | 6:00 AM | FOX | H |
Morocco vs Colombia | 6:00 AM | FS1 | H |
We’ll provide the Round of 16 schedule for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup when the teams advancing are determined.
Who are the members of the US women’s soccer team?
Julie Ertz, Rose LaVelle, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Lindsay Horan are among the members of the US Women’s Soccer Team in 2023. Here’s the full roster for the US Women’s National team.
USWNT roster
- Goalkeepers: Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher
- Defenders: Alana Cook, Emily Fox, Crystal Dunn, Naomi Birma, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O’Hara, Emily Sonnett
- Midfielders: Julie Ertz, Savannah Demelo, Lindsey Horan, Rose LaVelle, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan
- Forwards: Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson, Lynn Williams
USWNT schedule: When does the US Women’s soccer team play?
The United States women’s soccer team is in Group E of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. They will play each of their three opponents in the group stage first. If they finish in first or second place, they will advance to the knockout round of 16 teams.
US Women’s National Team’s upcoming games
- Portugal vs USA – 3 AM ET on Tuesday, August 1 – FOX – Eden Park (Auckland, NZ)
When does the USWNT play next?
The USWNT’s next game is on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 3 AM ET against Portugal. You can watch the USA vs Portugal game on FOX.
What channel is the Women’s World Cup on?
You can watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Fox and Fox Sports 1 in the United States. Outside of the United States, you can watch it on the BBC and ITV.
Where will the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup be held?
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be held in Australia and New Zealand. It all kicks off on July 20 in Auckland, New Zealand, but the best women’s soccer players in the world will be taking the pitch in cities across both New Zealand and Australia. Here’s a list of the stadiums where the Women’s World Cup 2023 will be played.
2023 Women’s World Cup venues
- Brisbane Stadium – Meanjin, Australia
- Dunedin Stadium – Ōtepoti, New Zealand
- Eden Park – Tāmaka Makaurau, New Zealand
- Hindmarsh Stadium – Tarntanya, Australia
- Perth Rectangular Stadium – Boorloo, Australia
- Melbourne Rectangular Stadium – Naarm, Australia
- Sydney Football Stadium – Gadigal, Australia
- Waikato Stadium – Kirikiriroa, New Zealand
- Wellington Regional Stadium – Te Whanganui-a-Tara, New Zealand
- Stadium Australia – Gadigal, Australia
When is the 2023 Women’s World Cup?
The FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023 begins on July 20 and ends on August 20. Here’s a quick rundown of the schedule for each round of the women’s world cup this summer.
- Group Stage: July 20 – August 3
- Round of 16: August 5-8
- Quarterfinals: August 11-12
- Semifinals: August 15-16
- Third Place: Aug. 19
- Women’s World Cup Final: Aug. 20
Who qualified for the Women’s World Cup 2023?
There are 32 teams participating in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. All 32 countries are broken down into eight separate groups, with group play kicking off the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of all 32 teams in the Women’s World Cup by group, via FIFA.com.
Women’s World Cup groups
- 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 PR
- 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
In the group stage of the women’s world cup, all four teams play in a round-robin tournament with three matches against the countries from the same group. In order to preserve fairness, the final games for each group are played at the same time. Three points are awarded for a win, one point is given for a draw and there are zero points awarded for a loss.
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The two highest teams in each group will advance to the 16-team knockout round, which is a single-match elimination tournament. FIFA determines the standings in each group based on the following factors.
- Greatest number of points in group matches
- Highest goal differential in group matches
- Greatest number of goals scored in group matches
- If multiple teams are tied in factors 1-3, the following tiebreakers come into play
- 1. Greatest number of points in head-to-head-matches among eligible teams
- 2. Highest goal differential in head-to-head matches among eligible teams
- 3. Greatest number of goals scored H2H among eligible teams
- If teams still remain tied after the fourth tiebreaker, it comes down to a drawing
Women’s World Cup 2023 odds: Who will win the World Cup?
Here are the latest odds to win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, via BetMGM.com. Entering May, the United States is a slight favorite over England.
- USA – +225
- England – +400
- Spain – +600
- Germany – +600
- France – +900
- Australia – +1000
- Sweden – +1800
- Netherlands – +2500
- Japan – +2800
- Brazil – +2800
- Canada: +4000
- Norway – +5000
- Denmark – +6600
- Italy – +8000
- rep. of Ireland – +10000
What is the prize money for winning the Women’s World Cup?
The winners of the 2023 Women’s World Cup will receive $270,000 per player. After facing strong criticism for years over the low pay women received for participating and winning the World Cup, FIFA raised the prize money in 2023. The total prize pool is $152 million, more than three times the prize pool in 2019.
How much do women’s soccer players make in the World Cup?
All players competing in the Women’s World Cup 2023 will receive $30,000. Following efforts to create more equal play, moving closer to what the men receive, FIFA increased the payouts and pay for women’s players in 2023. Here’s a breakdown of the payouts by round.
How many times has the US women’s team won the World Cup?
The United States Women’s National Team has won the World Cup four times, most recently in 2019. The US women’s team is attempting to three-peat in the World Cup.
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup payout pool by round
- First Round: $30,000
- Round of 16: $60,000
- Quarterfinals: $90,000
- Semifinals: $165,000
- Runner-Up: $195,000
- World Cup winner: $270,000
Who won the Women’s World Cup 2019?
The United States won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, held at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France. Team USA defeated the Netherlands 2-0 on July 7, 2019, with Megan Rapinoe being named the 2019 Player of the Match.
Women’s World Cup titles: Who has won the most FIFA Women’s World Cups?
The United States has won the women’s world cup the most, with the US Women’s National Team viewed as one of the greatest eras of soccer in FIFA’s history.
- United States: 4 – 1991, 1999, 2015, 2019
- Germany – 2 – 2003, 2007
- Norway – 1 – 1995
- Japan – 1 – 2011