FIFA Women World Cup 2023: live streaming, Watch live in India

The FIFA Women World Cup 2023: An Exciting Journey in Australia and New Zealand. FIFA Women World Cup 2023, live streaming and telecast – where to watch in India.

Australia and New Zealand will jointly host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 from July 20 to August 20. Watch live.

The FIFA Women World Cup 2023 is set to captivate football fans worldwide as it takes place in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20.

This ninth edition of the quadrennial women’s football championships promises to be a thrilling event, showcasing the talents of top women footballers from around the globe.

In this article, we will explore the key details of the tournament, including the participating teams, the tournament format, and where fans in India can catch all the action.

A Bigger Tournament with 32 Teams

The FIFA Women World Cup 2023 will feature a total of 32 teams, a notable increase of eight teams compared to the previous edition held in France.

This expansion opens up exciting opportunities for more nations to showcase their skills on the world stage, making the tournament even more competitive and diverse.

Traditional Group Stage-Knockout Format

The tournament will follow the traditional group stage-knockout format. The 32 participating teams have been equally divided into eight groups, with each group comprising four teams.

During the group stage, teams will compete against each other in single-legged round-robin matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the round of 16, where the knockout stage begins.

Venues and Schedule

The FIFA Women World Cup 2023 will be held across ten stadiums, with six in Australia and four in New Zealand. These venues will play host to a total of 64 matches throughout the tournament.

The final match will take place at the Sydney Olympic Stadium, a historic venue known for its role in the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Prior to the final, the losing semi-finalists will battle it out in the third-place playoff at Brisbane’s Lang Park.

Reigning Champions and Historic Success

The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having clinched the title in the previous edition held in France.

The USWNT has an impressive track record, having won the FIFA Women’s World Cup four times, making them the most successful team in the history of the competition.

Germany, Norway, and Japan are the other nations that have tasted victory in this prestigious tournament.

Opening Match and Key Fixture

The tournament will kick off with an exciting clash between co-hosts New Zealand and Norway. This opening match will take place at Auckland’s Eden Park, providing fans with an electric start to the competition.

Football enthusiasts can catch this thrilling encounter on July 20 at 12:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Where to Watch in India

Indian fans can witness the excitement of the FIFA Women World Cup 2023 through live telecasts and streaming. DD Sports, a popular sports channel, will broadcast all the matches live on television.

For those preferring online streaming, the FanCode mobile app and website will provide a platform to watch all 64 matches of the tournament.

However, please note that the live stream will require a subscription.

FIFA Women World Cup List of Previous Winners

1991 – USA TAKE FIRST TITLE

The first Women’s World Cup final took place at a packed Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou, China.

A brace from Michelle Akers-Stahl helped the United States to a historic 2-1 win over Norway to become the first women’s world champions.

1995 – NORWAY GO ONE BETTER

Norway would get their revenge against the USA four years later, courtesy of a 1-0 semi-final win, earning them a place in the final against Germany.

The Rasunda Stadium in Solna, Sweden was the venue as goals from Hege Riise and Marianne Pettersen secured victory for the Norwegians.

1999 – USA SPOT-ON AGAINST UNFORTUNATE CHINA

America was the venue for the 1999 final as an incredible 90,000 people inside a sold-out Rose Bowl in Pasadena saw the host nation lift the World Cup for a second time.

China pushed them all the way however, with the showpiece match ended 0-0 and requiring penalties.

Brianna Scurry in the US goal denied China’s third taker Liu Yang – the only player to fail to score – before Brandi Chastain dispatched the decisive spot-kick for the win. Chastain’s celebration would later be immortalised with a statue at the venue.

2003 – GERMANY’S GOLDEN GIRLS

China was set to host the first tournament of the new millennium, but a severe outbreak of SARS saw the host nation switch to America.

The hosts couldn’t repeat their heroics of four years earlier however and were beaten by a rampant Germany side who met Sweden in the final.

Despite having won all their matches leading to the final, the Germans had to come from behind after the Swedes took the lead. ultimately requiring extra time where Nia Kunzer netted the golden goal to secure the trophy.

2007 – BACK-TO-BACK GERMAN GLORY

The tournament finally arrived in China four years later and the Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai saw South America’s first-ever representatives in the final.

An impressive Brazil stormed through the competition but fell at the final hurdle when they came up against the defending champions.

Goals from Birgit Prinz and Simone Laudehr saw Germany become the first team to retain the World Cup.

2011 – JAPAN SHOCK THE WORLD

The sixth Women’s World Cup was held in Germany and following China’s efforts in 2009, saw Asia’s second-ever finalists in Japan who, against all odds, found themselves in the final in Frankfurt against the USA.

Alex Morgan’s goal looked to have set the US on their way to a third title until Aya Miyama forced extra time. Abby Wambach’s header put the favourites in front again, but Homare Sawa’s equaliser sent the game to penalties.

Unbelievably, USA failed to score their first three penalties, ultimately allowing Saki Kumagai to score the decisive spot-kick for a shock Japan win.

2015 – LLOYD LIGHTS UP FINAL WITH WONDERSTRIKE

Four years later in Canada, the two teams would meet again but the Americans set about denying their opponents any chance of another upset as a Carli Lloyd brace and a goal from Lauren Holiday made it 3-0 inside 14 minutes.

Lloyd then sealed her hat-trick with one of the most remarkable goals in any World Cup final, beating Japanese keeper Ayumi Kaihori with a stunning lob from the halfway line.

Yuki Ogimi pulled one back and a Julie Johnson goal reduced the deficit further but America’s Tobin Heath netted again to seal an emphatic 5-2 win.

2019 – DUTCH NO MATCH FOR FOUR-MIDABLE USA

The USA made it to a third successive final and a fifth ever in France at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais where they came up against a spirited Netherlands who had been crowned European champions two years earlier.

However, despite keeping their opponents at bay for much of the match, the Dutch were ultimately undone by a penalty converted by Megan Rapinoe before Rose Lavelle wrapped up a 2-0 win and a fourth World Cup with a fantastic solo effort.

LIST OF FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP WINNERS

Year	Winner
1991	USA
1995	Norway
1999	USA
2003	Germany
2007	Germany
2011	Japan
2015	USA
2019	USA

Conclusion

The FIFA Women World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand promises to be an extraordinary event, celebrating the skill, passion, and determination of women in football.

With an expanded tournament format, increased participation, and a rich history behind it, this edition is poised to create unforgettable moments and showcase the growth of women’s football on a global scale.

So mark your calendars and get ready to be enthralled by the world’s best women footballers as they compete for glory.

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