Calay News
The Women’s Soccer World Cup begins this Thursday in Australia and New Zealand with the opening matches between the host teams and their respective opponents, Norway and Ireland.
The first match will take place at Auckland’s Eden Park, a rugby stadium adapted for the women’s soccer tournament. New Zealand will face Norway at 19:00 local time, while Australia will host Ireland at Stadium Australia in Sydney at 20:00 local time.
The “Football Ferns” of New Zealand will seek the support of their public to overcome their poor results in previous World Cups and advance to the next round of the tournament. On the other hand, Norway, led by goalscorer Ada Hegerberg, is hoping to recapture its past glory in women’s football.
In the second game of the opening day, the “Matildas” of Australia will have their star Sam Kerr and the support of their fans to begin their journey to the second phase. Throughout their eight previous World Cup appearances, Australia has managed to reach the quarterfinals on three occasions.
For its part, Ireland will make its debut in the World Cup with its captain, Kate McCabe, a player for English Arsenal, as a leading figure. Group B of the tournament also includes Canada, a team with title aspirations, and Nigeria.
This Women’s World Cup is historic since it is the first time that 32 teams have participated. Teams will compete in an exciting battle for the championship, and fans around the world will be watching for matches filled with talent and passion.
The tournament promises to be a celebration of women’s football, with exciting matchups and the chance for teams to make history. The host countries, Australia and New Zealand, are ready to show their hospitality and offer an unforgettable event.
