New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Schedule, Squad, Live Stream

As the most highly anticipated event in women’s football draws near, the buzz in New Zealand is palpable. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to ignite football fever around the globe.

For the Kiwis, it’s a chance to support their national team, the Football Ferns, in the international arena.

As we countdown to the World Cup, we bring you the latest updates on the squad, where and how to watch the matches, and more.

New Zealand Women’s World Cup Schedule

Date	Group	Fixture	Time (NZST)	Location
Jul 20, 2023	A	New Zealand v Norway	20:00	Eden Park
Jul 25, 2023	A	New Zealand v Philippines	18:30	Wellington Regional Stadium
Jul 30, 2023	A	Switzerland v New Zealand	20:00	Dunedin Stadium

New Zealand Women’s World Cup Squad 2023

The New Zealand national team, famously known as the ‘Football Ferns,’ is primed and ready for the tournament.

Head Coach Jitka Klimková, originally from the Czech Republic, has handpicked a team of experienced and rising stars.

The 23-player squad includes notable names such as Ria Percival, Annalie Longo, and Hannah Wilkinson.

Position	Player	Age	Caps	Club
GK	Erin Nayler	31	84	Sweden IFK Norrköping
GK	Victoria Esson	32	14	Scotland Rangers
GK	Anna Leat	22	9	England Aston Villa
DF	Claudia Bunge	23	20	Australia Melbourne Victory
DF	CJ Bott	28	37	England Leicester City
DF	Michaela Foster	24	4	New Zealand Wellington Phoenix
DF	Ali Riley	35	152	United States Angel City
DF	Rebekah Stott	30	89	England Brighton & Hove Albion
DF	Katie Bowen	29	92	Australia Melbourne City
DF	Elizabeth Anton	24	18	Australia Perth Glory
MF	Ria Percival	33	161	England Tottenham Hotspur
MF	Malia Steinmetz	24	18	Australia Western Sydney Wanderers
MF	Daisy Cleverley	26	31	Denmark HB Køge
MF	Annalie Longo	32	127	New Zealand Christchurch United
MF	Olivia Chance	29	43	Scotland Celtic
MF	Betsy Hassett	32	143	Iceland Stjarnan
FW	Gabi Rennie	22	24	United States Arizona State Sun Devils
FW	Paige Satchell	25	42	New Zealand Wellington Phoenix
FW	Jacqui Hand	24	12	Finland Åland United
FW	Hannah Wilkinson	31	113	Australia Melbourne City
FW	Grace Jale	24	17	Australia Canberra United
FW	Indiah-Paige Riley	21	7	Australia Brisbane Roar
FW	Milly Clegg	17	2	New Zealand Wellington Phoenix

New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 TV Channel & Rights:

Sky Network Television Ltd (“Sky”) has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the tournament in New Zealand. All 64 matches will be available on various Sky platforms.

In a bid to make the matches accessible to all, one match per day, including the key matches and all games featuring the Football Ferns, will be available nationwide on a free-to-air basis.

How to Stream Women’s World Cup 2023 from outside of New Zealand?

For fans outside of New Zealand, there are various streaming services available depending on your location.

It’s recommended to check local listings and services like FOX, BBC, or Channel 7. A VPN Service can also be used to access content if you’re in a region where the matches aren’t being broadcasted.

How to live stream FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand?

New Zealand football fans can catch all the action on Sky Sport. If Sky Sport isn’t part of your cable TV package, you can watch through Sky Sport Now, which costs $19.99 per week and $44.99 per month.

Sky Sport subscribers can also watch via the Sky Go service and its app.

Can I watch Soccer World Cup Free in New Zealand?

Yes, you can. Sky has committed to make one match per day, including all games involving the New Zealand team, available nationwide on a free-to-air basis.

Join us in cheering on the Football Ferns in their World Cup journey.

Remember, you can stay up-to-date with the latest news by visiting FIFA.com or using the hashtag #FIFAWWC. Let’s support our women in sports and enjoy the beautiful game!