The stage is set for the United States Women’s Soccer Team (USWNT) as they prepare for a highly anticipated campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The match schedule was unveiled, sparking a wave of excitement among fans and supporters of women’s football around the world.
Matches will begin on July 20 in Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, and end on August 20.
When is the United States playing in the 2023 World Cup?
He USWNT plans to play three group matches:
- Friday July 21: USA vs. Vietnam, 9 p.m. ET
- Wednesday July 26: USA vs. Netherlands, 9 p.m. ET
- Tuesday August 1: USA vs. Portugal, 3 a.m. ET
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Groups
For the first time in the 32-year history of the World Cup, the 2023 tournament will feature an expanded field of 32 teams. (64 matches)eight more than the 2019 tournament.
Only the top two teams will advance to the knockout stages.
- Group stage: July 20-August 3
- round of 16: August 5-8
- Quarter finals: August 11-12
- Semifinals: August 15-16
- Playoff for third place: August 19
- Final: 20th of August
2023 World Cup match schedule
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day three
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Bryce Houston is a content specialist for the Courier-Journal. You can find him on Twitter: @b_ryce8.
