The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will commence in 100 days, with the first game to be played in Auckland on 20 July with co-hosts New Zealand taking on Norway.
Adelaide will host five matches, including a knockout match on 8 August. England, Brazil, China, South Korea, Morocco, Haiti and Panama have all been confirmed to contest group stage matches in Adelaide.
The Malinauskas Government has invested to ensure the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 creates a lasting legacy by funding initiatives to advance women’s leadership and participation in sport and domestic violence awareness.
The first action in Adelaide will be a 24 July Group F contest between Brazil and Panama at the newly redeveloped Coopers Stadium.
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Attributable to Katrine Hildyard
Like many South Australians, I cannot wait for the FIFA Women’s World Cup to come to life in our state. Together with community, we campaigned hard from Opposition to ensure Adelaide was one of the host cities.
This is going to be an incredibly exciting time for football fans, with the world’s best players converging on our city, bringing thousands of travelling supporters with them who will join thousands of local fans for one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
Seeing the best footballers in the world play right here in Adelaide will be transformative. Alongside the matches, we are proudly funding a strong program focussed on raising awareness of respect for women and growing participation, to help us build a legacy and advance gender equality in every aspect of life.
Attributable to Dylan Holmes, Adelaide United FC and Matildas player
It is incredibly exciting that the FIFA women’s World Cup is only 100 days away. As a South Australian, I cannot wait to watch the world’s best players playing in our own backyard at Hindmarsh stadium. It will be a once in a lifetime event.
