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Seven Lilywhites set for the biggest stage - 2023 Women’s World Cup guide

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is just around the corner.

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is just around the corner.

Seven of our players are getting ready to represent their nations at the tournament, which kicks off in New Zealand on Thursday 20 July and ends exactly one month later.

How will New Zealand and Ria Percival fare on home soil? Can centre-backs Luana Bühler and Shelina Zadorsky impress with Switzerland and Canada respectively? 

What kind of impact can Bethany England make as the Lionesses look to build on last summer’s Euro 2022 victory?

What does the tournament have in store for debutants Rebecca Spencer and Drew Spence with Jamaica and Rosella Ayane for Morocco?

We don’t have to wait long to find out.

Use the guide below to find out when each of our players are in action.

Ria Percival - New Zealand

Group A

New Zealand: Ria Percival

New Zealand v Norway | Thursday 20 July | Eden Park | 8am (UK)

New Zealand v Philippines | Tuesday 25 July | Wellington Regional Stadium | 6.30am (UK)

Switzerland v New Zealand | Sunday 30 July | Dunedin Stadium | 8am (UK)

Switzerland: Luana Bühler

Philippines v Switzerland | Friday 21 July | Dunedin Stadium | 6am (UK)

Switzerland v Norway | Tuesday 25 July | Waikato Stadium | 9am (UK)

Switzerland v New Zealand | Sunday 30 July | Dunedin Stadium | 8am (UK)

Shelina Zadorsky - Canada

Group B

Canada: Shelina Zadorsky

Nigeria v Canada | Friday 21 July | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium | 3.30am (UK)

Canada v Republic of Ireland | Wednesday 26 July | Perth Rectangular Stadium | 1pm (UK)

Canada v Australia | Monday 31 July | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium | 11am (UK)

Group D

England: Bethany England

England v Haiti | Saturday 22 July | Brisbane Stadium | 10.30am (UK)

England v Denmark | Friday 28 July | Sydney Football Stadium | 9.30am (UK)

China v England | Tuesday 1 August | Hindmarsh Stadium | 12pm (UK)

Drew Spence - Jamaica
Rebecca Spencer - Jamaica

Group F

Jamaica: Rebecca Spencer and Drew Spence

France v Jamaica | Monday 23 July | Sydney Football Stadium | 11am (UK)

Panama v Jamaica | Saturday 29 July | Perth Rectangular Stadium | 1.30pm (UK)

Jamaica v Brazil | Wednesday 2 August | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium | 11am (UK)

Rosella Ayane - Morocco

Group H

Morocco: Rosella Ayane

Germany v Morocco | Tuesday 24 July | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium | 9.30am (UK)

Korea Republic v Morocco | Sunday 30 July | Hindmarsh Stadium | 5.30am (UK)

Morocco v Colombia | Thursday 3 August | Perth Rectangular Stadium | 11am (UK)

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