2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™

On Wednesday host nation Australia face England in Sydney in the second semi-final of this Women’s World Cup. The winner, in progressing through to the final, will make history: neither team has previously played in a World Cup decider. Who will prove crucial on Wednesday night at Stadium Australia? We run the rule over four key match-ups that could decide the game.

Lucy Bronze v Caitlin Foord

Jorge Vilda’s side will now face either co-hosts Australia or European champions England in Sunday’s final at Sydney’s Stadium Australia, with those two sides going head-to-head in the second semi-final on Wednesday.

Thirty-two teams from around the world will compete to be crowned champions against a backdrop of rich pacific culture in both New Zealand and Australia.

Whilst New Zealand is the sole Oceania representative, there is a strong Pacific influence to be found from nations including Samoa, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.