FIFA Women’s World Cup: Essential info
The FIFA Women’s World Cup: A Quest for Glory
The excitement is palpable as the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand. All eyes are on the United States women’s soccer team, aiming to secure their third consecutive victory. As the U.S. prepares to defend their World Cup title, here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated 2023 tournament.
When does the USA play?
The U.S. will commence their journey against Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand, on Friday at 9 p.m. EDT (Saturday at 1 p.m. local time). The remaining group stage matches are scheduled against the Netherlands on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT (Thursday at 1 p.m. local time) and Portugal on August 1 at 3 a.m. EDT (7 p.m. local time). If the U.S. advances to the knockout round, the next game will be determined based on the group standings.
Who are the favorites?
While the U.S. women’s team is the heavy favorite, several European teams boast excellent odds to claim victory. According to Caesars Sportsbook, the U.S. is rated +225 favorites, followed by England (+450), Spain (+550), Germany (+700), and France (+900). The U.S. holds the defending champion title from the 2019 World Cup, but Canada clinched the gold medal at the 2021 Summer Olympics.
Where can I watch the games?
Tune in to Fox or FS1 for English broadcasts, while Telemundo or NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock offer Spanish coverage. Major games, including the final and most U.S. matches, will be aired on Fox.
When is the final?
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated final on August 20 at 6 a.m. EDT (8 p.m. local time) at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
The U.S. has an impressive track record in the Women’s World Cup, having appeared in the most finals out of any team — five out of eight. They have secured the Women’s World Cup title four times, including victories in 2015 and 2019. The U.S. has never finished below third place in the tournament.
The last team to dethrone the U.S. in the Women’s World Cup was Japan, who emerged victorious in penalty kicks during the 2011 final.
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