This post would provide an overview of the tournament, including the schedule, the squad and the venues. As the biggest women sporting event draws nearer and is just few days away, the buzz around the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is skyrocketed already as New Zealand are co-host too. So, the buzz around it is super high. The tournament will be held from July 20 to August 20, 2023 and for the first time it will feature 32 teams around the World.
New Zealand is no stranger to the Women’s World Cup, As this year edition, will mark their sixth FIFA Women’s World cup and also this will be their fifth consecutive appearance in the Women’s World Cup event. But, Despite playing in five World Cups they are yet to won a match. They also hold an unwanted record coming into this tournament, as they have played 15 games the most by any nation without winning any single game. Till now, they have lost 12 and drawn 3 games.
New Zealand, now ranked 26th in the world as per the latest FIFA rankings. They are led by head coach Jitka Klimková, who was appointed in 2021. New Zealand team will be hoping to make a good showing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. As they will be playing on home soil, and they have a talented squad that is capable of causing upsets.
They have the possibility to accomplish a first by making it to the World Cup’s knockout round. They have precedent on their side. since, the hosts of the last eight Women’s World Cups have reached the knockout stage at least.
New Zealand Women’s World Cup 2023 Squad
The final 23-player squad was announced on 30 June 2023.The New Zealand women’s national football team final 23-player squad was announced on 30 June 2023. The squad is led by captain Olivia Chance, and includes a mix of experienced players and up-and-coming talent. The squad of 23 players includes experienced and illustrious players like Annalie Longo, Hannah Wilkinson and Ria Percival.
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
| Goalkeeper | Erin Nayler | 31 | 84 | 0 | IFK Norrköping |
| Goakeeper | Victoria Esson | 32 | 14 | 0 | Rangers |
| Goalkeeper | Anna Leat | 22 | 9 | 0 | Aston Villa |
| Defender | Claudia Bunge | 23 | 20 | 0 | Melbourne Victory |
| Defender | CJ Bott | 28 | 37 | 2 | Leicester City |
| Defender | Michaela Foster | 24 | 4 | 0 | Wellington Phoenix |
| Defender | Ali Riley (captain) | 35 | 152 | 2 | Angel City |
| Defender | Rebekah Stott | 30 | 89 | 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Defender | Katie Bowen | 29 | 92 | 3 | Melbourne City |
| Defender | Elizabeth Anton | 24 | 18 | 0 | Perth Glory |
| Midfielder | Betsy Hassett | 32 | 143 | 13 | Stjarnan |
| Midfielder | Ria Percival (vice-captain) | 33 | 161 | 15 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Midfielder | Malia Steinmetz | 24 | 18 | 0 | Western Sydney Wanderers |
| Midfielder | Daisy Cleverley | 26 | 31 | 2 | HB Køge |
| Midfielder | Annalie Longo | 32 | 127 | 15 | Christchurch United |
| Midfielder | Olivia Chance | 29 | 43 | 2 | Celtic |
| Forward | Milly Clegg | 17 | 2 | 0 | Wellington Phoenix |
| Forward | Gabi Rennie | 22 | 24 | 2 | Arizona State Sun Devils |
| Forward | Paige Satchell | 25 | 42 | 2 | Wellington Phoenix |
| Forward | Jacqui Hand | 24 | 12 | 1 | Åland United |
| Forward | Hannah Wilkinson | 31 | 113 | 28 | Melbourne City |
| Forward | Grace Jale | 24 | 17 | 2 | Canberra United |
| Forward | Indiah-Paige Riley | 21 | 7 | 0 | Brisbane Roar |
New Zealand Women’s World Cup 2023 Schedule
The New Zealand women’s national football team will be playing in Group A of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their group stage matches will be against Norway, the Philippines, and Switzerland.
Here is the schedule for New Zealand’s group stage matches:
| Date | Group | Match | Time (NZST) | Time (EDT) | Location |
| July 20, 2023 | A | New Zealand vs Norway | 20:00 | 04:00 | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Jul 25, 2023 | A | New Zealand vs Philippines | 18:30 | 02:30 | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| July 30, 2023 | A | New Zealand vs Switzerland | 20:00 | 04:00 | Forsyth Barr Stadium |
How to Live Stream Women’s World Cup 2023 In New Zealand
Live coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be available in New Zealand on Sky Sport. Sky Sport is the best place for New Zealand football fans to watch the action. You can watch Sky Sport with Sky Sport Now, which costs $19.99 per week and $44.99 per month, if it isn’t included in your cable TV bundle. Subscribers to Sky Sport can also watch through the Sky Go app and service.
The FIFA website and mobile app will also stream the games live.
Can I watch Women’s World Cup 2023 for Free in New Zealand ?
You can, indeed. Sky has agreed to broadcast one game every day across the country for free, including any contests involving the New Zealand team.
TV Channel Broadcasting rights for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Network Television Ltd. (“Sky”) has obtained the sole broadcasting rights. On various Sky platforms, all 64 games will be accessible.
One match every day, including the important games and all contests involving the New Zealand team, will be shown free-to-air nationwide in an effort to make the sports accessible to everyone.
Where will the Women’s World Cup be in July and August 2023?
This is the first time in the entire history of FIFA Women’s World Cup that there are more than one host nation. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand and it will take place from 20 July to 20 August 2023. Held in the Oceanic regions of Australia and New Zealand, The competetion will run exactly for a month.