How to Watch the 2023 Women's World Cup (With or Without Cable), Plus the Full Schedule & More

In just a matter of hours, we'll be channeling our innerMegan Rapinoeas we tune in for the biggest women’s soccer tournament in years: the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Per theFIFA Women's World Cup website, 32 teams will participate in this year's games, which will take place at 10 different venues in Australia and New Zealand. All 64 matches are scheduled to run from July 20 to August 20, and participating teams include the United States, England, France, Italy, Australia, South Africa, the Netherlands and more.

美国的第一场比赛7月21日开幕when they'll face off against Vietnam at Eden Park. But countless fans are already betting on theU.S. Women's National Teamto win this summer’s World Cup, thanks to their strong track record. In case you missed it, the team has earned four Women’s World Cup titles, nine CONCACAF Gold Cups and four Olympic gold medals. And this year, they boast an impressive roster of players, including Alex Morgan and Rapinoe, who famously scored three goals and led the U.S. to victory at the 2012 London Olympics.

So, naturally, we've been counting down the days until we get to enjoy these intense soccer matches—and we're sure we're not the only ones. From the full schedule to how to watch the games—both on TV and online—here's our full guide to the 2023 Women's World Cup.

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What Channel Is the Women's World Cup on?

If you plan to tune in on TV, different games will be airing on Fox and Fox Sports 1. Here, we included a full breakdown of which matches will air on each channel, but if both are part of your cable subscription package, you'll have access to all of the games.

Airing on Fox:

  • New Zealand vs Norway
  • 尼日利亚和加拿大
  • Australia vs Republic of Ireland
  • USA vs Vietnam
  • England vs Haiti
  • Denmark vs China
  • France vs Jamaica
  • USA vs Netherlands
  • France vs Brazil
  • Jamaica vs Panama
  • Korea Republic vs Morocco
  • Norway vs Philippines
  • Japan vs Spain
  • Canada vs Australia
  • USA vs Portugal
  • England vs China
  • Argentina vs Sweden
  • France vs Panama
  • Korea Republic vs Germany
  • Quarterfinals 1-4
  • Semifinals 1 & 2
  • Third-place match
  • Finals

Airing on Fox Sports 1:

  • Philippines vs Switzerland
  • Spain vs Costa Rica
  • Zambia vs Japan
  • Sweden vs South Africa
  • Netherlands v Portugal
  • Italy vs Argentina
  • Germany vs Morocco
  • Brazil vs Panama
  • Colombia vs Korea Republic
  • New Zealand vs Philippines
  • Switzerland vs Norway
  • Costa Rica vs Japan
  • Spain vs Zambia
  • Canada vs Republic of Ireland
  • Vietnam vs Portugal
  • Australia vs Nigeria
  • Argentina vs South Africa
  • England vs Denmark
  • China vs Haiti
  • Sweden vs Italy
  • Switzerland vs New Zealand
  • Germany vs Colombia
  • Costa Rica vs Zambia
  • Republic of Ireland vs Nigeria
  • Vietnam vs Netherlands
  • Denmark vs Haiti
  • South Africa vs Italy
  • Jamaica vs Brazil
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Where to Stream the Women's World Cup 2023

No cable? No problem. There are multiple streaming services that include Fox Sports and live TV so you can tune in to the games. Here's a list of streaming services to consider:

FuboTV:This is the streaming platform that will meet all your sports needs with live events from over 220 channels like ESPN, NFL Network, NBA TV, Fox and Fox Sports 1. Plans start at $70 a month, but you can start your seven-dayfree trial here.

Sling TV:If you have theSling Bluepackage ($45 per month), you'll have access to 42 channels including Fox, but with the addition ofSports Extra(for an added $11 per month), you’ll also get Fox Sports 1, which includes live events and coverage of sports from around the globe. Other channels offered include NBC, TBS, ESPN, Comedy Central and more. And lucky for you, Sling is now offeringhalf off the first monthof Sling Blue.

Hulu + Live TV:The streaming service offers a wide variety of channels through theLive TVoption, including ABC, CNN, CBS Fox Sports 1 and Fox. The Live TV package, which comes with ESPN+ and Disney+, offers more than 90 live and OnDemand Channels, unlimited DVR and live sports for $70 per month.

YouTube TV:The serviceoffers 100+ channelsthat include both Fox and Fox Sports 1, as well as other popular channels like TNT, Food Network and Nickelodeon. New subscribers get a 14-day free trial before paying $65 per month for the first three months, then it's $73 per month.

Peacock:For Spanish-language viewing,Peacockis your best bet because it offers Telemundo, where you can watch the matches live. Peacock Premium users pay just $6 a month for 50+ channels, like NBC, SYFY, E! and more.

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What Are the 2023 Women's World Cup Groups?

FYI, there are eight groups of four teams, labeled "A" through "H." And teams within the same group will compete first, before the group winners move on and compete with teams from other groups. Here's a full breakdown of how they're divided.

  • Group A: New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland
  • Group B: Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland
  • Group C: Costa Rica, Japan, Spain, Zambia
  • Group D: China, Denmark, England, Haiti
  • Group E: Netherlands, Portugal, United States, Vietnam
  • Group F: Brazil, France, Jamaica, Panama
  • Group G: Argentina, Italy, South Africa, Sweden
  • Group H: Colombia, Germany, South Korea, Morocco
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Women's World Cup Full Schedule

Not sure when the games will come on? Keep reading for the full schedule:

Thursday, July 20

  • Group A: New Zealand vs. Norway (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group B: Australia vs. Ireland (6 a.m. EST)
  • Group B: Nigeria vs. Canada (10:30 p.m. EST)

Friday, July 21

  • Group A: Philippines vs. Switzerland (1 a.m. EST)
  • Group C: Spain vs. Costa Rica (3:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group E: United States vs. Vietnam (9 p.m. EST)

Saturday, July 22

  • Group C: Zambia vs. Japan (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group D: England vs. Haiti (5:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group D: Denmark vs. China (8 a.m. EST)

Sunday, July 23

  • Group G: Sweden vs. South Africa (1 a.m. EST)
  • Group E: Netherlands vs. Portugal (3:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group F: France vs. Jamaica (6 a.m. EST)

Monday, July 24

  • Group G: Italy vs. Argentina (2 a.m. EST)
  • Group H: Germany vs. Morocco (4:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group F: Brazil vs. Panama (7 a.m. EST)
  • Group H: Colombia vs. South Korea (10 p.m. EST)

Tuesday, July 25

  • Group A: New Zealand vs. Philippines (1:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group A: Switzerland vs. Norway (4 a.m. EST)

Wednesday, July 26

  • Group C: Japan vs. Costa Rica (1 a.m. EST)
  • Group C: Spain vs. Zambia (3:30 a.m, EST)
  • Group B: Canada vs. Ireland (8 a.m. EST)
  • Group E: United States vs. Netherlands (9 p.m. EST)

Thursday, July 27

  • Group E: Portugal vs. Vietnam (3:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group B: Australia vs. Nigeria (6 a.m. EST)
  • Group G: Argentina vs. South Africa (8 p.m. EST)

Friday, July 28

  • D组:英国和丹麦(4:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group D: China vs. Haiti (7 a.m. EST)

Saturday, July 29

  • Group G: Sweden vs. Italy (3:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group F: France vs. Brazil (6 a.m. EST)
  • Group F: Panama vs. Jamaica (8:30 a.m. EST)

Sunday, July 30

  • Group H: South Korea vs. Morocco (12:30 a.m. EST)
  • Group A: Switzerland vs. New Zealand (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group A: Norway vs. Philippines (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group H: Germany vs. Colombia (5:30 a.m. EST)

Monday, July 31

  • Group C: Japan vs. Spain (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group C: Costa Rica vs. Zambia (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group B: Canada vs. Australia (6 a.m. EST)
  • Group B: Ireland vs. Nigeria (6 a.m. EST)

Tuesday, August 1

  • Group E: Portugal vs. United States (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group E: Vietnam vs. Netherlands (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group D: China vs. England (7 a.m. EST)
  • Group D: Haiti vs. Denmark (7 a.m. EST)

Wednesday, August 2

  • Group G: Argentina vs. Sweden (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group G: South Africa vs. Italy (3 a.m. EST)
  • Group F: Panama vs. France (6 a.m. EST)
  • Group F: Jamaica vs. Brazil (6 a.m. EST)

Thursday, August 3

  • Group H: South Korea vs. Germany (6 a.m. EST)
  • Group H: Morocco vs. Colombia (6 a.m. EST)
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What We're Excited to Watch

Well, for one, we can't wait to see how the USA, aka the world's top-ranking women's team, will fare against the Netherlands, now ranked at number five. And we're especially eager to see USA player Megan Rapinoe's final game, since sheannounced in Julythat this will be her last World Cup.

Legendary Brazilian player Marta alsoconfirmedthat the upcoming tournament will be her last, so we'll be keeping an eye out for the power forward as well.



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