The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup unfolds across Australia and New Zealand, inviting fans from both sides of the Pacific to a month-long festival of football. Spain enters the tournament in confident form, hoping to translate solid results into a genuine title challenge. The action begins on July 20, with host nations typically opening the schedule. New Zealand takes on Norway at 9:00, followed by Australia clashing with Ireland at 12:00 local time.
Spanish supporters may find the match times less than ideal due to the event’s oceanic footprint, yet eager viewers should be ready to tune in early. Spain’s campaign kicks off on Friday, July 21, with a Group C opener against Costa Rica that could set the tone for the pool stage.
North American audiences will see coverage aligned with regional broadcasters. In Spain, rights arrangements secure Teledeporte a broad slate of games, with some matches freely available and others streamed online. In Canada and the United States, viewers can expect major games to be carried by national broadcasters and streaming services, with regional feeds that serve local markets. This arrangement helps fans follow the action as teams navigate the group phase and move toward the knockout rounds.
The format, schedule and historical context
The tournament spans roughly a month, from the opening fixtures on July 20 to the grand final set for August 20. A total of 64 matches will decide the champion in this edition, the ninth in Women’s World Cup history. Spain is placed in Group C, alongside Costa Rica, Japan and Zambia. Across eight groups labeled A to H, four teams compete in each group, totaling 32 nations contending for a spot in the knockout rounds.
The Spanish squad centers on elite talent led by a Ballon d’Or winner and standout player, Alexia Putellas. Supporting her are proven performers like Aitana Bonmatí, Jenni Hermoso, and Esther González, among others. With a blend of creativity, pace and depth, La Roja is widely viewed as a legitimate title contender as they pursue glory in Australia and New Zealand. Traditional powers also target the prize: Brazil, a frequent Copa América winner and a world runner-up in 2007; England, the current European champions; and the United States, a four-time champion in the past eight editions and a constant threat in knockout football. Norway, Sweden, Germany and Japan are consistently strong, capable of shaping outcomes with quality on both ends of the pitch.
For fans in North America and around the world, this edition promises a mix of attacking flair, tactical battles, and memorable moments that broaden the sport’s growing footprint. As teams chase the trophy, spectators can expect strategic lineups, rising stars making early impressions, and squads capable of shifting momentum in an instant.