New Zealand and Norway neutralized at half-time
It’s the break at Eden Park in Auckland. After a rather rhythmic first period, New Zealand and Norway are tied on the scoreboard: 0-0. Despite their burst of energy, the two teams lack skill in the last gestures. There were no shots on target during this first act. Overall, the New Zealanders are holding up well against Ada Hegerberg’s partners so far.
No shot on target between New Zealand and Norway
In the 40th, there has still been no shot on target in this match between New Zealand and Norway. The Norwegians tried their luck four times, the New Zealanders twice. No success so far…
New Zealand still strong
The score is still blank after half an hour of play between New Zealand and Norway in this opening match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. In front of their audience, the New Zealanders are solid at Eden Park in Auckland. No big opportunity to note for the moment. The meeting is quite closed, even if the Norwegians had more dangerous situations to manage.
Hegerberg and the Norwegians put the pressure on
The hot situations multiply in front of the goals of New Zealand. So far, Norway’s forwards are lacking finishing precision, but the danger is looming. Still 0-0 after 20 minutes of play in Auckland.
New Zealand hold off Norway early in the game
The first match of this Women’s World Cup is rather hung after a quarter of an hour of play. O-0 at Eden Park in Auckland. In front of their home crowd, the New Zealanders stood up to the Norwegians, led by OL star Ada Hegerberg.
The kick-off is given, place to football
Here we go, the 2023 World Cup has officially started
A minute’s silence observed after the Auckland shootings
A few hours before the start of the World Cup, a shooting broke out in Auckland. If the matches go as planned, Fifa has authorized a minute of silence before the kick-off of this New Zealand-Norway.
Make way for hymns for this first match of the World Cup
Players from both teams enter the field. The first match of this 2023 World Cup will begin in a moment.
End of the opening ceremony, place for the first match
Not too long but with quality. Fifa has done things well for its ceremony which is already ending. In a few minutes, the first match of the 2023 World Cup will begin.
One of the host countries, New Zealand will challenge Norway and its star Ada Hegerberg.
The opening ceremony is in full swing
The opening ceremony has begun. In addition to a show with Maori dancers, all the teams involved in this 2023 World Cup are presented on giant screens.
The opening ceremony will begin soon
Before the first game, the opening ceremony will begin at 8:35 am.
The program for Thursday July 20
After the ceremony (or rather the two organized in Australia and New Zealand), two matches are scheduled for Thursday.
From 9 a.m., New Zealand will face Ada Hegerberg’s Norway.
At 12 noon, Sam Kerr’s Australia will launch its World Cup against Ireland.
The chances of France, the other favorites… we tell you everything
Four years after the last edition in France, the 9th Women’s World Cup is taking place this summer in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. Double defending champions, the Americans are among the big favorites in their own succession, while Hervé Renard’s Bleues are looking for a first continental title.
>> Update on the favorites of the 2023 World Cup
How and at what time to watch Les Bleues during the World Cup
Even if the World Cup takes place on the other side of the globe, Les Bleues by Wendie Renard will be well broadcast on French television.
The France team starts its competition on July 23 and will play all its matches at 12 p.m. RMC Sport tells you on which channels to see the matches of France.
>> It’s this way
A fatal shooting in Auckland, the World will take place as planned
On this first day of competition for the Women’s World Cup, a shooting killed three people, including the alleged shooter, this Thursday in New Zealand, in Auckland, which hosts the tournament.
But local authorities have already confirmed that the World Cup will start and be played as planned despite this tragedy.
>> More explanations here
Hello everyone,
The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off this Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. Until the grand final scheduled for August 20, the best nations in the world will compete for the title.
If the Americans are still favorites, the Blues now led by Hervé Renard dream of winning a first title. Throughout the competition, do not miss any information thanks to RMC Sport.