The Women’s World Cup is here, and fans around the globe are ready to cheer for their favorite teams! This international football tournament, which takes place every four years, showcases the skills of female football players from various countries. Let’s dive into the details of the tournament, including the venue of the first match, the host country, favorites to win, and the teams in each group.
The opening match of the Women’s World Cup will be held in New Zealand in Auckland’s Eden Park, with Norway against co-hosts New Zealand, on 20 July. The final will be at the Sydney Football Stadium on 20 August.
In Australia, six stadiums across five cities will be used to host matches – in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
In New Zealand, matches will take place in four cities – Auckland, Dunedin, Hamilton and Wellington.
This year, the Women’s World Cup is hosted by the beautiful countries of Australia and New Zealand. The nations are buzzing with excitement as they welcome teams from all over the world to compete on their soil.
Several teams stand out as top contenders for lifting the trophy. In the previous edition of the Women’s World Cup (2019), the United States of America (USA) emerged as the champions, showcasing their incredible soccer skills and teamwork. As they head into this year’s competition, the USA will be looking to defend their title and continue their legacy as one of the dominant forces in women’s football.
The Women’s World Cup features eight groups, each consisting of four teams. Here are the teams in each group:
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
Group E: USA, Vietnam, Netherlands, Portugal
Group F: France, Jamaica, Brazil, Panama
Group G: Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina
Group H: Germany, Morocco, Colombia, South Korea
These teams will face off against each other in thrilling matches that will determine the top two teams from each group who will advance to the knockout stage.
So, gear up, football fans, as the Women’s World Cup promises to be an exciting celebration of talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Let’s support our favourite teams and enjoy the beautiful game!
