Women’s World Cup 2023: England's Lionesses drawn in Group D with Denmark, China, and playoff winner

This summer’s outstanding Euro 2022 win by England women at Wembley has inspired a nation. Now everyone is eyeing the FIFA Women’s World Cup after a huge level of interest was sparked around the country because of the victory in a major tournament.

The World Cup tournament will be played between July 20 and August 20 in 2023 summer in Australia and New Zealand.

Stern Competition

After their recent success, England will start among the favourites as they aim for their first-ever tournament win. As the tournament was expanded from 24 teams to 31, they’ll face stern competition.


The Lionesses will play against Denmark, China, and the play-off winner of Group B, either Senegal, Chile, or Haiti, after the draw on the group stage.

On Saturday, July 22, the side of Sarina Wiegman will face the play-off winners in Brisbane. After that, they’ll play against Denmark in Sydney on Friday, July 28, and then face China in Adelaide on Tuesday, August 1.

Among the five teams making their debut in the Women’s World Cup is the Republic of Ireland. They’ll take on Canada, Nigeria, and co-hosts Austria, being placed in Group B.

Previous champions

The United States, the champions of the last two tournaments, will take on the Group A play-off winner, Vietnam, and the Netherlands.

In their first game since Euro success, the Lionesses beat the USWNT 2-1 earlier this month at Wembley in front of a huge crowd.

FAQs:

1. Where is the Women’s World Cup 2023?
Australia and New Zealand.

2. Who will England Ladies play next?
Japan Women on 11 November.