The Fifa Women's World Cup got underway in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday with the two co-hosts registering an ideal start to the tournament with victories in their opening fixtures. All in pictures here:
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 20: Performers dance during the opening ceremony prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park on July 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.The Fifa Women's World Cup got underway in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday with the two co-hosts registering an ideal start to the tournament with victories in their opening fixtures.
The ninth edition the global women's football tournament opened with a celebration of New Zealand and Australia's indigenous heritage and culture,with Maori and first nations dancers. Soccer Football - FIFA Womenâ??s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group A - New Zealand v Norway - Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand - July 20, 2023 Norway fans inside the stadium before the matchOpening ceremony prior the FIFA Womens World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park on July 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 20: Julie Blakstad of Norway controls the ball against C.J. Bott of New Zealand during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park on July 20, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group A - New Zealand v Norway - Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand - July 20, 2023 New Zealand fans inside the stadium before the match.SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland takes on Hayley Raso of Australia during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
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