England fixtures at 2023 Women’s World Cup: Dates, UK kick-off times and potential route to the final with Lionesses aiming for glory down under

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. 

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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. 

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. 

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.

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England World Cup fixtures

Here are details of the fixtures (and potential fixtures) in full…

Group stage

• Saturday, July 22 – England vs Haiti – 10:30am – LIVE on talkSPORT
• Friday, July 28 – England vs Denmark – 9:30am – LIVE on talkSPORT 2
• Tuesday, August 1 – China vs England – 12pm  – LIVE on talkSPORT 2

England’s route to glory

If England top Group D

• Monday, August 7 – Round of 16 – 8:30am (most likely Australia, Canada or Republic of Ireland)
• Saturday, August 12 – Quarter-finals – 8am (most likely Germany, France, Brazil or Korea Republic)
• Wednesday, August 16 – Semi-finals – 11am (most likely Germany, France, Brazil or Korea Republic)
• Sunday, August 20 – Final – 11am (most likely USA, Sweden, Spain or Norway)