2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
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| 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup | |
|---|---|
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| Year | 2023 |
| Other titles | FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 |
| Country | Australia, New Zealand |
| Dates | 20 July – 20 August |
| Num teams | 32 |
| Venues | 10 |
| Champion | ESP |
| Second | ENG |
| Third | SWE |
| Fourth | AUS |
| Matches | 64 |
| Goals | 164 |
| Attendance | 1,978,274 |
| Top scorer | JPN Hinata Miyazawa, (5 goals) |
| Player | ESP Aitana Bonmatí |
| Goalkeeper | ENG Mary Earps |
| Young player | ESP Salma Paralluelo |
| Fair play | JPN |
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was the ninth edition of the premier international competition for women's national football teams, organized by FIFA. It was the first to be hosted by two nations, Australia and New Zealand, and the first to feature an expanded field of 32 teams. The tournament culminated with Spain defeating England 1–0 in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Background and bidding
The decision to award the hosting rights was made by the FIFA Council in June 2020, following a bidding process originally contested by several nations. The joint bid from Football Australia and New Zealand Football prevailed over a bid from Colombia. This edition was part of FIFA's broader strategy to grow the women's game globally, following the commercial and sporting success of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. The hosting model marked a significant moment for the Oceania Football Confederation, as it was the first FIFA senior World Cup held in the region since the men's tournament in Japan and South Korea.
Qualification
A total of 32 teams qualified for the final tournament, with the co-hosts Australia and New Zealand receiving automatic berths. The remaining 30 spots were determined through continental qualification tournaments organized by the six FIFA confederations: the AFC, the CAF, the CONCACAF, the CONMEBOL, the OFC, and the UEFA. Notable first-time qualifiers included the Republic of Ireland, Portugal, Vietnam, Morocco, Zambia, and the Philippines.
Venues and host cities
Matches were played across ten stadiums in nine cities. In Australia, venues included Stadium Australia and Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Lang Park in Brisbane, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, and Perth Oval in Perth. New Zealand's venues were Eden Park in Auckland, Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington, and Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The opening match was held at Eden Park, while the final was contested at Stadium Australia.
Participating teams and squads
The 32 participating national teams were required to register a final squad of 23 players. Defending champions the United States returned, led by veterans like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. Other traditional powers included Germany, Sweden, France, and Netherlands. The expanded format allowed for greater representation from regions like Africa and Asia, with teams such as Nigeria, South Africa, Japan, and China PR competing.
Tournament format and schedule
The tournament ran from 20 July to 20 August 2023. The 32 teams were initially drawn into eight groups of four for the group stage. The top two teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage, which consisted of a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, a third-place match, and the final. All knockout matches, except the third-place playoff, that were level after 90 minutes proceeded to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.
Group stage
The group stage produced several surprises, most notably the early elimination of Germany and Canada. Morocco and Jamaica achieved historic progress to the knockout rounds. Colombia topped their group ahead of Germany, while co-hosts Australia advanced comfortably. The United States narrowly progressed but delivered an underwhelming performance, and Brazil were also eliminated in the group stage.
Knockout stage
The round of 16 saw Sweden eliminate the United States in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. Japan impressed with a 3–1 victory over Norway. The quarter-finals included Spain's extra-time win over Netherlands and England's comeback victory against Colombia. In the semi-finals, Spain defeated Sweden 2–1, while England overcame co-hosts Australia 3–1. Sweden then beat Australia 2–0 in the third-place match.
Statistics and records
The tournament set a new total attendance record of 1,978,274. Japan's Hinata Miyazawa won the Golden Boot with five goals. Spain's Aitana Bonmatí was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player, with her teammate Salma Paralluelo winning the Best Young Player award. England's Mary Earps received the Golden Glove. The tournament was notable for the number|Spain women's national football team|Spain women's|Spain women's national football teamSpain's national football teamSpain's national football team's national football team's national football team's national football team|Spain women's national football team|Spain's football team's national team|Spain's national team's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national team|Spain's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team| national team|New Zealand|Australia|Australia|New Zealand's national team|Australia's national football team|Australia's national football team|Australia's national team|team| national football team|Australia's national football|Australia's national football team|team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team| national team| national team| national team| national team| national team| national team| national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team| national team| national's national's national team| national's national team|Australia's national team| national team| national team| national team| national team| national team| national team| national team| national team|Australia's national team| national team| national team| national team| national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national teamAustralia's national team|Australia's national team|Australia's national team| national team|Australia's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team|Australia women's national football team= 2023-