Heading: England’s Women’s World Cup Journey Begins
England will be eyeing glory as they travel to Australia and New Zealand for the 2023 Women’s World Cup this summer. The Lionesses head into the showpiece tournament as European champions after triumphant success at Euro 2022. Sarina Wiegman’s side are one of the favourites to win this competition and are expected to compete with the USA to lift the trophy.
Heading: Group Stage Fixtures
England have been drawn in Group D alongside Haiti, Denmark, and China with progression through to the knockout stages looking likely. The opening game for the Lionesses takes place on Saturday, July 22, and fans will get an insight into how Wiegman will line up her side. Lucy Bronze and Millie Bright have been included in the World Cup squad despite injuries, however, stars Beth Mead and Leah Williamson will miss the tournament.
Heading: England’s Route to Glory
Their absences will affect England but they will still believe that they should be able to go far in Australia and New Zealand. To do so, they will have to overcome some tough sides to reach the final which will be played on Sunday, August 20.
If England top Group D, their journey will continue with the Round of 16 on Monday, August 7. The most likely opponents at this stage are Australia, Canada, or Republic of Ireland. The quarter-finals will take place on Saturday, August 12, with potential opponents being Germany, France, Brazil, or Korea Republic. The semi-finals are scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, with Germany, France, Brazil, or Korea Republic being the most likely opponents. Finally, if England makes it to the final, they will face off against USA, Sweden, Spain, or Norway on Sunday, August 20.
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Heading: Conclusion
England’s journey in the 2023 Women’s World Cup is highly anticipated, with the Lionesses aiming to replicate their success at Euro 2022. Despite the absence of key players, the team remains confident in their ability to go far in the tournament. With tough opponents standing in their way, England will need to showcase their skills and determination to reach the final and potentially lift the trophy. Fans around the world will be eagerly watching as the Lionesses embark on their quest for glory.