The 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is fast approaching, which means it’s almost time for the final draw.
For the first time, the Women’s World Cup will feature 32 teams, which will be drawn into eight groups of four. So far, 29 teams have qualified for the event, with three more spots to be awarded in February’s playoff tournament.
The USWNT will be aiming to make it an unprecedented three World Cup titles in a row, with a host of strong teams aiming to stop another coronation.
When is the Women’s World Cup draw?
The 2023 Women’s World Cup draw will take place on Saturday, October 22 at the Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. Proceedings begin at 7:30 p.m local time, or 2:30 a.m. ET.
Women’s World Cup draw TV/streaming
The draw will be televised on FS1 in the United States, with coverage beginning at 2 a.m. ET. FIFA will also provide a free live stream via their YouTube channel.
How does the draw work?
The teams have been divided into four pots based on October’s FIFA rankings.
One team from each pot will fill out the eight groups. However, with the exception of UEFA, teams from the same confederation can’t be drawn into the same group.
Pot 1
- New Zealand
- Australia
- United States
- Sweden
- Germany
- England
- France
- Spain
Pot 2
- Canada
- Netherlands
- Brazil
- Japan
- Norway
- Italy
- China
- South Korea
Pot 3
- Denmark
- Switzerland
- Republic of Ireland
- Colombia
- Argentina
- Vietnam
- Costa Rica
- Jamaica
Pot 4
- Nigeria
- Philippines
- South Africa
- Morocco
- Zambia
- Playoff winner
- Playoff winner
- Playoff winner
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