The 2023 Women’s World Cup will be held on the territory of Australia and New Zealand, with ten specific venues.
1. Hindmarsh Stadium (Adelaide)
One of the most beloved venues in Australian rules football, Hindmarsh Stadium has been hosting matches since the 1960s. A total of five matches will be played here, spread over four group stage matches and a knockout round. It is located in the Hindmarsh district of the City of Charles Sturt, in suburban Adelaide, with a capacity of 17,500 people and is mainly used for football and rugby matches, as well as artistic performances and concerts.
2. Eden Park (Auckland)
It was inaugurated in the year 1900. Located in Auckland (New Zealand), it will host the opening match of the World Cup between New Zealand and Norway, while Spain will play here in the second match of the group stage against Zambia . It has a capacity for 48,000 spectators and usually hosts rugby and cricket matches, sports that are more traditional than football to the ‘Aussies’. It hosts the final of the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
3. Brisbane Stadium (Brisbane)
It is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Milton suburb of the city of Brisbane, Australia. It was built on a cemetery and opened in 1914. In 2003 it was renovated and expanded to hold 52,500 spectators. The stadium mainly hosts rugby league and soccer matches and competitions. This is where the third and fourth place of the World Cup will be decided.
4. Australia Stadium (Sydney)
Known for sponsorship reasons as ANZ Stadium, it is located within Sydney’s Olympic Park. The opening and closing ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games were held in this stadium, as well as athletics competitions and the soccer final. This will be the stage where five games will be played and one of them will be the grand final. Its capacity is 83,500 spectators, the largest in the entire World Cup.
5. Sydney Stadium (Sydney)
Located in Sydney (Australia), FIFA needs total reform and modernization making it the ‘jewel’ of the World Cup. It was inaugurated in September 2022 and is the venue for football matches of Sydney FC, of the A-League. Its capacity is 42,000 people.
6. Dunedin Stadium (New Zealand)
With a capacity for 28,744 spectators and located in New Zealand, it stands out for being covered in large crystals, which is why it is known as ‘The glass house’. Spectacular and with an innovative design, the match between Japan and Costa Rica, Spain’s rivals, will be held in this field.
7. Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne)
It opened in 2010 and has hosted major football and rugby competitions. In addition, music concerts by the Foo Fighters and Bruce Springsteen were held in 2011. With a capacity for 30,000 spectators, it is the home of Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City of the A-League.
8. Wellington Regional Stadium (Wellington)
Due to its flawless round shape, it is colloquially known as ‘The Cake-Tin’ in New Zealand. It was inaugurated in the year 2000 and has a capacity for 39,000 spectators. Due to its beautiful shape, the public can enjoy spectacular views of the pitch. Spain will play there against Costa Rica and Japan in the group stage.
9. Waikato Stadium (Hamilton)
Located in Hamilton (New Zealand), it already has World Cup experience by hosting the U17 Women’s World Cup in 2008 and 2015. It has a capacity for 25,000 spectators.
10. Perth Rectangular Stadium (Perth)
The sport has been played here since 1910, but it has undergone major improvements, most recently in 2012, and the modern venue now offers a world-class experience. It will host five group stage matches and has a capacity for 22,000 people.
Source: La Verdad
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