Australia and New Zealand will co-host the ninth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, making it the first tournament to have more than one host nation.The global soccer showpiece, which has been expanded to 32 teams from 24, gets underway on July 20 when New Zealand take on Norway at Eden Park in Auckla
Australia and New Zealand will co-host the ninth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup, making it the first tournament to have more than one host nation.
Holders United States begin their quest for a record-extending fifth title against Vietnam on July 22, while European champions England kick off their campaign against Haiti later the same day.GROUP A: New Zealand , Norway, Philippines, Switzerland.GROUP D: China, Denmark, England, Haiti.GROUP G: Argentina, Italy, South Africa, Sweden.The group stage will be a round-robin format, with each of the 32 teams playing three matches. The teams will get three points for a win and one for a draw.
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