2023 World Cup Schedule: Everything You Need To Know
A Personal Experience
As a soccer fan, I have been eagerly waiting for the 2023 World Cup. It will be the first time that the tournament will be held in Australia and New Zealand. I am excited to see all the top teams from around the world compete against each other. But before I can fully enjoy the games, I need to know the schedule. That’s why I have compiled this guide to help you understand the World Cup schedule.
List of Events
The 2023 World Cup will feature 32 teams from around the globe. The tournament will be held in 12 different cities across Australia and New Zealand. The opening match will take place on July 10, 2023, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. The final match will be held on August 20, 2023, at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia.
Group Stage
The group stage of the tournament will take place from July 10 to July 22, 2023. The 32 teams will be divided into eight groups of four teams each. Each team will play three matches during the group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
Knockout Stage
The knockout stage of the tournament will take place from July 23 to August 20, 2023. The top 16 teams from the group stage will compete in a single-elimination tournament. The winner of each match will advance to the next round until the final match.
Detail Schedule Guide
Here is a detailed schedule guide for the 2023 World Cup:
Group Stage
– July 10: Group A, B matches – July 11: Group C, D matches – July 12: Group E, F matches – July 13: Group G, H matches – July 14: Group A, B matches – July 15: Group C, D matches – July 16: Group E, F matches – July 17: Group G, H matches – July 18: Group A, B matches – July 19: Group C, D matches – July 20: Group E, F matches – July 21: Group G, H matches – July 22: Group A, B matches
Round of 16
– July 23: Match 1, 2 – July 24: Match 3, 4 – July 25: Match 5, 6 – July 26: Match 7, 8
Quarterfinals
– July 29: Match 9 – July 30: Match 10 – July 31: Match 11 – August 1: Match 12
Semifinals
– August 4: Match 13 – August 5: Match 14
Third Place Match
– August 12: Match 15
Final
– August 20: Match 16
Schedule Table
Here is a schedule table for the 2023 World Cup: | Date | Match | Venue | |——|——-|——-| | July 10 | Match 1 | Eden Park, Auckland | | July 11 | Match 2 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | | July 12 | Match 3 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | | July 13 | Match 4 | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin | | July 14 | Match 5 | Optus Stadium, Perth | | July 15 | Match 6 | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington | | July 16 | Match 7 | AAMI Park, Melbourne | | July 17 | Match 8 | Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | | July 18 | Match 9 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | | July 19 | Match 10 | Sky Stadium, Wellington | | July 20 | Match 11 | Bankwest Stadium, Sydney | | July 21 | Match 12 | Eden Park, Auckland | | July 22 | Match 13 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | | July 23 | Round of 16 Match 1 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | | July 24 | Round of 16 Match 2 | Optus Stadium, Perth | | July 25 | Round of 16 Match 3 | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin | | July 26 | Round of 16 Match 4 | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington | | July 29 | Quarterfinal Match 1 | Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | | July 30 | Quarterfinal Match 2 | AAMI Park, Melbourne | | July 31 | Quarterfinal Match 3 | Sky Stadium, Wellington | | August 1 | Quarterfinal Match 4 | Bankwest Stadium, Sydney | | August 4 | Semifinal Match 1 | Optus Stadium, Perth | | August 5 | Semifinal Match 2 | Eden Park, Auckland | | August 12 | Third Place Match | AAMI Park, Melbourne | | August 20 | Final | Stadium Australia, Sydney |
Question and Answer
Q: When will the 2023 World Cup start?
A: The 2023 World Cup will start on July 10, 2023.
Q: How many teams will participate in the tournament?
A: 32 teams will participate in the tournament.
Q: Where will the final match be held?
A: The final match will be held at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia.
Q: How long will the tournament last?
A: The tournament will last from July 10 to August 20, 2023.
FAQs
Q: Will there be any VAR (Video Assistant Referee) in the 2023 World Cup?
A: Yes, VAR will be used in the 2023 World Cup.
Q: Which teams are the favorites to win the tournament?
A: It’s too early to predict, but the usual suspects such as Brazil, Germany, and Argentina are always strong contenders.
Q: Can I buy tickets for the 2023 World Cup?
A: Yes, tickets will be available for purchase closer to the tournament date. Keep an eye on the official website for updates.