Women's World Cup 2023 - Ozealand

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/300649412/fifa-denies-reports-it-could-postpone-2023-womens-world-cup-to-favour-europe

The motivation, according to the report, is due to lower-than-expected TV rights income from European broadcasters, which L’Equipe says are currently below those received for the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France - due to the timezone differences, which would see matches played in early-morning timeslots in Europe, and also because August is seen as an unfavourable period for broadcasters.

Almost all the playoff teams are lined up following the conclusion of multiple tournaments... only the one European playoff spot to be determined now.

Who's planning on going to this? It'll be interesting and high stakes but sadly it's all in Auckland and Hamilton... damn.

Do any of these countries have particularly big populations up north? Could see PNG and Thailand getting a bit of support. 

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The Latino diaspora (mostly admittedly Argentinian) might get behind the 3 Latino teams en masse. Could depend if the venues are 'flare friendly'!

But there is a reasonable Chilean expat community in NZ in it's own right, going back to a few escaping Pinochet in the 70s. Plus all the young backpacker ones, can from today August 1st, start applying for visas to enter NZ again. 

Will be doing a visa application for young Peruvian relative August 11th. Kid is a gifted footballer too. So if anyone knows a football club around Papamoa (where my brother lives)/Mt Maunganui, that would have a few Spanish speaking players please let me know.

The format is brutal though for half it will be all over in one game and then they will have to play a meaningless friendly afterwards.

lthomas20

Almost all the playoff teams are lined up following the conclusion of multiple tournaments... only the one European playoff spot to be determined now.

Who's planning on going to this? It'll be interesting and high stakes but sadly it's all in Auckland and Hamilton... damn.

Do any of these countries have particularly big populations up north? Could see PNG and Thailand getting a bit of support. 

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Its hard to predict who will make it through, but I'm almost certain the UEFA team will. And are the football ferns scheduled to play the UEFA team in a friendly here?.

Im sure this has been asked before but I cant be assed going back through the whole thread.

Is there any way to volunteer to help?  

They are only after Everton fans sorry

LFCNZ

Im sure this has been asked before but I cant be assed going back through the whole thread.

Is there any way to volunteer to help?  

coochiee

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/129472979/englandus-womens-football-game-at-wembley-sells-out-in-one-day

Not sure who watched it but it was a good game.  

Went down to my local and watched it and the place was packed to the rafters.  Have to say after watching the women's Euros, NZ is waaayyy off the pace.  

European women's football is coming along in leaps and bounds and from what I saw, the days of the Americas (Brazil, USA, Canada) being the sports powerhouses is numbered.  I think the two teams in the final would put the HeNix under a lot of pressure.

Marto

coochiee

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/129472979/englandus-womens-football-game-at-wembley-sells-out-in-one-day

Not sure who watched it but it was a good game.  

Went down to my local and watched it and the place was packed to the rafters.  Have to say after watching the women's Euros, NZ is waaayyy off the pace.  

European women's football is coming along in leaps and bounds and from what I saw, the days of the Americas (Brazil, USA, Canada) being the sports powerhouses is numbered.  I think the two teams in the final would put the HeNix under a lot of pressure.

Thanks god NZ is the host otherwise there is no way we will make to the round of 16. My prediction is second place in the group and us losing the round of 16.

LFCNZ

Im sure this has been asked before but I cant be assed going back through the whole thread.

Is there any way to volunteer to help?  

Think most roles aren't open yet but can put your interest in here https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2022/07/12/want-to-volunteer-for-next-years-fifa-womens-world-cup-heres-your-chance/

morgenstern12

Marto

coochiee

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/129472979/englandus-womens-football-game-at-wembley-sells-out-in-one-day

Not sure who watched it but it was a good game.  

Went down to my local and watched it and the place was packed to the rafters.  Have to say after watching the women's Euros, NZ is waaayyy off the pace.  

European women's football is coming along in leaps and bounds and from what I saw, the days of the Americas (Brazil, USA, Canada) being the sports powerhouses is numbered.  I think the two teams in the final would put the HeNix under a lot of pressure.

Thanks god NZ is the host otherwise there is no way we will make to the round of 16. My prediction is second place in the group and us losing the round of 16.

Honestly it will still be pretty touch and go. Our record against European opponents is awful. We should be able to beat the 4th seed team (but no guarantees I guess), but 3rd seed will likely be the critical one we are battling to get through. 

If we weren't 1st seed due to being host or having all the games at home, yeah absolutely we'd be pretty stuffed. 

Nine teams from Europe qualify for FIFA Womens World Cup Down under next year:
Yesterday's UEFA qualifiying matches saw the nine qualifiers and the nine entering play-offs decided.
As a Kiwi of Dutch ancesty,i'm chuffed that Holland's 93rd minute winner vs. Iceland yesterday took them through.

Article on all European teams qualified:

"The European qualifying group stage for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand settled nine finals spots and sent nine more to the play-offs.

The record 51 contenders were split into six groups of six teams, and three of five. They competed for nine direct spots in the finals (for group winners) as well as the chance to play off for two other European berths, and another in the inter-confederation play-offs, which will take place in New Zealand from 17 to 23 February.

The 

UEFA play-off draw, involving all nine group runners-up, will be held at 13:30 CET on Friday, with the matches on 6 and 11 October. The two best play-off winners qualify directly while the others travel to the inter-confederation play-offs.

Qualified:
Denmark (Group E winners)
England (Group D winners)
France (Group I winners)
Germany (Group H winners)
Italy (Group G winners)
Netherlands (Group C winners)
Norway (Group F winners)
Spain (Group B winners)
Sweden (Group A winners)

Play-offs:
Austria (Group D runners-up)
Belgium (Group F runners-up)
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group E runners-up)
Iceland (Group C runners-up)*
Portugal (Group H runners-up)
Republic of Ireland (Group A runners-up)*
Scotland (Group B runners-up)
Switzerland (Group G runners-up)*
Wales (Group I runners-up)

*Bye to play-off round 2, other teams begin in round 1.

Standing outside a lit up Suncorp last night, couldn't help but think what a great event next years's WWC is going to be.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/129973285/sports-minister-grant-robertson-announces-19-million-boost-for-world-cup-venues

The final European qualifiers (play-offs) for next year's World Cup start this week on Friday morning NZT:
https://www.uefa.com/womensworldcup/news/0279-161bde8f0201-374b0601f62f-1000--play-off-round-1-on-thursday/
 

Portugal vs Belgium (18:00 CET)
Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (20:15 CET)
Scotland vs Austria (20:35 CET)

Portugal / Belgium vs Iceland (KO TBC)
Scotland / Austria vs Republic of Ireland (KO TBC)
Switzerland vs Wales / Bosnia and Herzegovina (19:00 CET)

The two play-off winners with the highest rankings – based on results in the qualifying group stage (against the sides ranked first, third, fourth and fifth in their section) and the round 2 play-offs – will qualify for the finals in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August. The remaining play-off winner will compete in the inter-confederation play-offs in New Zealand from 17 to 23 February 
 

A ten-team tournament will be held in New Zealand from 17 to 23 February to decide the last three finalists, with UEFA represented by the third-best play-off winners.

Continental allocation/Contenders
AFC: 2 (Chinese Taipei, Thailand)
CAF: 2 (Cameroon, Senegal)
CONCACAF: 2 (Haiti, Panama)
CONMEBOL: 2 (Chile, Paraguay)
OFC: 1 (Papua New Guinea)
UEFA: 1 
 

Hosts: 2 (Australia, New Zealand)
AFC: 5 (China, Japan, Philippines*, South Korea, Vietnam*)
CAF: 4 (Morocco*, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia*)
CONCACAF: 4 (Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, United States)
CONMEBOL: 3 (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia)
UEFA: 11 (Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, 2 play-off winners TBC)
Inter-confederation play-offs: 3 TBC

*Debut 

Only nineteen days until the World Cup Draw in Auckland at the Aotea Centre on Saturday October 22:
https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/media-releases/auckland-tamaki-makaurau-to-host-the-draw-for-the-fifa-womens-world-cup-2023
About the Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
At the draw, the 32 teams are allocated to eight groups, which will determine the country they will be based in for their group stage matches.

The draw will feature:

Around 800 attendees including senior FIFA and confederation officials, international media, broadcast networks, representatives from the 32 teams, and Commercial Affiliates.

 A globally televised draw show which is typically an hour long. In addition to the actual draw, other televised elements include cultural performances and footage of both Australia and New Zealand as well as the Host Cities that can also activate at the draw event.

Approximately 120 team representatives who will stay on and visit training sites and accommodation across Australia and New Zealand.

Hoping we get playing in NZ: USA, England, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Costa Rica, Philippines.

Is that greedy?

lthomas20

Hoping we get playing in NZ: USA, England, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Costa Rica, Philippines.

Is that greedy?

Personally, I hope we get England and the Netherlands (my parentage) - but any of the European sides already directly qualified will be strong.
Brazil are always a drawcard - the only strong country from South America in women's football.
USA and Canada - way stronger than any other countries from CONCACAF and will draw crowds.
As far as attracting immigrant communities (apart from England and the Netherlands already mentioned), South Korea and China would be the ones, with our large communities from those countries (and they get behind their football teams too).
The Philippines would attract those immigrants, though Filipinos are mostly not big football followers and barely follow their national sides (most Filipinos I've talked to weren't aware their country had qualified). 

World Cup ticket sales start this week:
Info:
https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/media-releases/fifa-womens-world-cup-australia-and-new-zealand-2023-tm-tickets-to-go-on
And also here for info:
https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/tickets
FIFA Ticket Sales site (scroll down to beneath the Qatar World Cup):
https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tickets
"The tournament will be accessible and affordable for all with family-friendly prices starting at AUD/NZD$20 for adults and AUD/NZD$10 for children for single match pass tickets. Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis during these ticket sales periods meaning fans should buy early to secure a seat in history."
This Week:
"The first sales phase will be composed of a first come, first served sales period from 6-21 October 2022. This sales phase includes a VISA pre-sale from 6 October at 03:00 CET / 12:00 Sydney / 14:00 Auckland time to 12 October at 15:00 CET / 00:00 Sydney / 02:00 Auckland time (13 October in Sydney and Auckland), as an opportunity for ANY Visa card user to access a selection of available tickets.
The first sales phase before the Draw will include ticket-package options only – with two stadium-specific pass options and one home team pass option (for Matildas’ and Football Ferns’ group stage matches). These ticket package options will be available first to Visa cardholders during the Visa ticket Presale window before being made available to members of the Australian and New Zealand football communities.
All ticket packages will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting from AUD/NZD$40 for adults and AUD/NZD$20 for children.

Following the tournament Draw on 22 October, single match pass ticket sales will begin with another exclusive Visa ticket pre-sale period from 25 October before all fans will be able to secure tickets from 1 November 2022."

2 x  Stadium Flexi Pass (3 games) at the Cake Tin (sorry, Wellington Regional Stadium!) purchased.
Bring it on!

Tickets locked in too.  Nabbed the NZ Game, the round of 26 and quarter final.

If I read it right, depending on the results the Ferns could play their round of 26 there?

old and tired

2 x  Stadium Flexi Pass (3 games) at the Cake Tin (sorry, Wellington Regional Stadium!) purchased.
Bring it on!

so the flexi pass is absolutely any game you want?

morgenstern12

old and tired

2 x  Stadium Flexi Pass (3 games) at the Cake Tin (sorry, Wellington Regional Stadium!) purchased.
Bring it on!

so the flexi pass is absolutely any game you want?

Yes. But it is only available in the first sales phase which finishes before the draw is done. So you would buy the tickets having absolutely no idea who would be playing (except the NZ game).
There seems to be no advantage to buy these multi packages as the price is the same as buying the tickets individually for the teams you want when you know the draw.

bun1

morgenstern12

old and tired

2 x  Stadium Flexi Pass (3 games) at the Cake Tin (sorry, Wellington Regional Stadium!) purchased.
Bring it on!

so the flexi pass is absolutely any game you want?

Yes. But it is only available in the first sales phase which finishes before the draw is done. So you would buy the tickets having absolutely no idea who would be playing (except the NZ game).
There seems to be no advantage to buy these multi packages as the price is the same as buying the tickets individually for the teams you want when you know the draw.

morgenstern12

old and tired

2 x  Stadium Flexi Pass (3 games) at the Cake Tin (sorry, Wellington Regional Stadium!) purchased.
Bring it on!

so the flexi pass is absolutely any game you want?

You have to select your games at purchase. But Ferns plus 2 knock out games is a no-brainer. Yes, could have selected individual tickets once the draw is out, but locking in good seats and getting on the hype train now!

Was wandering streets of Panama City earlier this year (by accident a poor black part of town) and came across 6 young kids kicking a ball. The stand out was this young girl, real athlete with all the Marta tricks. She could play. Good luck PNG

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/300713104/fifa-makes-10team-playoff-draw-for-womens-world-cup-qualifiers

NZ vs Portugal on February 17. Very tough European opponent.

morgenstern12

NZ vs Portugal on February 17. Very tough European opponent.

Wouldn't say so, probably at the weaker end of the European teams that qualified. Ranked very similarly to us. Drew with an experimental Australia. With it being a proper home game for us it should be a close one. 

lthomas20

morgenstern12

NZ vs Portugal on February 17. Very tough European opponent.

Wouldn't say so, probably at the weaker end of the European teams that qualified. Ranked very similarly to us. Drew with an experimental Australia. With it being a proper home game for us it should be a close one. 

But then again, the Matildas are significantly stronger than NZ

World Cup draw live 7.30 pm - 8.45 pm Saturday on both Prime TV and Sky Sport Select (ch. 50).
Great to see that it's getting free-to-air coverage in prime time (no pun intended) on Saturday night so maximum people can see it.

So got accepted as a volunteer, worked yeterday at the airport, 7am till 3pm, directing those flying in to their transport, got to direct Jill Ellis to her transport :)

Im working 2pm till 10pm on the draw night as well, not sure what Im doing yet,  cant wait.

Got tonnes of free Adidas swag.

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Not even surprised by this crap reporting on football in this countrt any more.... seriously

lthomas20

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Not even surprised by this crap reporting on football in this countrt any more.... seriously

The phrase, 'you had one job' definitely comes to mind here.

More detail on the draw tonight:
(from FTBL, a pretty decent Aussie football website, good for all A-League, Socceroos, Matildas, Women's World Cup news etc.)

https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/heres-how-to-understand-the-world-cup-draw-tonight-586768
 

The draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup will take place on Saturday night, led by two-time winner Carli Lloyd.

A team will be drawn from each of four pots to form eight four-team groups.

POT 1: Australia (13), New Zealand (22), United States (1), Sweden (2), Germany (3), England (4), France (5), Spain (6).

POT 2: Canada (7), Netherlands (8), Brazil (9), Japan (11), Norway (12), Italy (14), China (15), South Korea (17).

POT 3: Denmark (18), Switzerland (21), Ireland (24), Colombia (27), Argentina (29), Vietnam (34), Costa Rica (37), Jamaica (43).

POT 4: Nigeria (45), Philippines (53), South Africa (54), Morocco (76), Zambia (81), three play-off winners.

* World ranking in brackets

Teams from the same confederation (except for Europe) cannot be drawn against each other - meaning Australia cannot be drawn against Asian rivals such as Japan.

Immediately following the draw, a separate ballot will put the teams into slots in each group, to determine what times and cities they will play in.

Three places are yet to be filled in the 32-nation tournament, with New Zealand hosting a 10-team play-off in February to complete the line-up.

 

Tough group...

Just seen that you can no longer purchase multi game passes now that the draw has been finalised??? What a stupid decision.