- England to face China and Denmark
- USWNT drawn with Netherlands & Vietnam
- Brazil to take on France
WHAT HAPPENED? The Lionesses are set to face China and Denmark in Group D. The winner of the Group B qualifications playoffs will be the fourth team in England's group.
Group E will witness a replay of the 2019 final as reigning champions the USWNT have drawn the Netherlands, who they beat 2-0. Debutants Vietnam and the Group A playoff winners complete Group E.
Hosts New Zealand are in Group A alongside Norway, Philippines and Switzerland, while co-hosts Australia will face Republic of Ireland, Nigeria and Canada in Group B.
World Cup 2023 DRAW IN FULL:
Group | Teams |
|---|---|
Group A | New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland |
Group B | Australia, Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Canada |
Group C | Spain, Croatia, Zambia, Japan |
Group D | England, Group B playoff winner, Denmark, China |
Group E | USA, Vietnam, Netherlands, Group A playoff winners |
Group F | France, Jamaica, Brazil, Group C playoff winners |
Group G | Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina |
Group H | Germany, Morocco, Colombia, South Korea |
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The World Cup is set to begin on July 20, 2023, with games taking place across nine host cities before culminating in the final on August 20, 2023, in Sydney.
