Women's World Cup 2023: Groups, match dates, how to watch and odds

The 2023 Women's World Cup is set to take place next month, with Australia and New Zealand hosting the summer tournament.

In total, 32 teams, split across eight different groups will soon compete for the trophy.

The USA are the current holders of the competition following their success in 2019. They defeated the Netherlands 2-0 in the final to secure their fourth title.

Sarina Wiegman's England will fancy their chances this year after their success at Euro 2022 when the Lionesses defeated Germany in the final at Wembley.

Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup including when it starts, the full fixture list and when the final will take place.

Groups

England were drawn in the same group as Haiti, Denmark and China. Both Denmark and China are ranked within the top 20 - but the Lionesses are expected to pick up all three points from both games.

Wiegman's could then play either Australia, the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria or Canada in the round of 16.

Group E will certainly be one to keep an eye on as holders USA were drawn in the same group as the Netherlands and Portugal.

Venues

Nine host cities and 10 stadiums across Australia and New Zealand will welcome the world’s best players and football fans in 2023.

The 64 games at this summer's World Cup will be split between 10 venues.

Stadium Australia will host the Maltidas' opening game against Ireland as well as the final in August.

Eden Park will host a total of nine games in total - including six group-stage games and three knockout ties.

Below is a full list of the venues:

How to watch

All 64 matches in this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup will be broadcast live on terrestrial TV in the UK after the BBC and ITV clinched a joint rights deal.

The move, which includes live audio commentary on BBC 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra, comes after FIFA and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) agreed to extend their existing media rights partnership.

There had been a threat of a broadcasting blackout in Europe's Big Five nations - England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France - following bids of £800,000-£8m ($1m-$10m), which Gianni Infantino insisted were unfair.

Full fixture schedule

*All times in GMT*

Thursday, July 20

Friday, July 21

Saturday, July 22

Sunday, July 23

Monday, July 24

Tuesday, July 25

Wednesday, July 26

Thursday, July 27

Friday, July 28

Saturday, July 29

Sunday, July 30

Monday, July 31

Tuesday, August 1

Wednesday, August 2

Thursday, August 3

*knockout matches yet to be announced

Round of 16

Saturday, August 5

Sunday, August 6

Monday, August 7

Tuesday, August 8

Quarter-Finals

Friday, August 11

Saturday, August 12

Semi-Finals

Tuesday, August 15

Wednesday, August 16

Saturday, August 19

Final

Sunday, August 20

Odds

USA to win - 5/2

England to win - 7/2

Spain to win - 6/1

Germany to win - 7/1

France to win - 10/1

Australia to win - 11/1

Odds via Paddy Power and correct at the time of publication.