Defending champion USA has been clubbed with runners-up Netherlands in the group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup during the draw ceremony held in Auckland on Saturday.
European champion England has been drawn in Group D.
The 2023 edition, first to have 32 teams, will be held in Australia and New Zealand between July 20 and August 20.
So far, 29 teams have qualified for the tournament. Cameroon, Chile, Chinese Tapei, Haiti, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Portugal, Senegal and Thailand will compete for the remaining three spots in a tournament which will be held from February 17 to 23 in Auckland.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 –
Group A
New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland
Group B
Australia, Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Canada
Group C
Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan
Group D
England, (Group B play-off winner), Denmark, China
Group E
USA, Vietnam, Netherlands, (Group A play-off winner)
Group F
France, Jamaica, Brazil, (Group C play-off winner)
Group G
Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina
Group H
Germany, Morocco, Colombia, Korea
