The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off today and as the tournament gets underway, you might want to be in the know.

We’ve rounded up some key information you might find useful as you sit down, grab the TV remote and get stuck into the footy.

From its location to its previous winner, here’s everything you need to know about the tournament.

Where is the FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place in 2023?

The World Cup is taking place in Australia and New Zealand as the two countries co-host the tournament.

There are 32 teams taking part in the Women's World Cup, including England’s Lionesses.

Which teams have qualified for the Women’s World Cup?

The 32 teams battling it out in the Women’s World Cup are:

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Japan
  • Korea Republic
  • China PR
  • Philippines
  • Vietnam
  • Sweden
  • Spain
  • France
  • Denmark
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Costa Rica
  • Jamaica
  • Zambia
  • Morocco
  • Nigeria
  • South Africa
  • Colombia
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Germany
  • Norway
  • England
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Haiti
  • Portugal
  • Panama

What do the groups look like for the World Cup?

The 32 teams are split into eight groups A-H – here are the teams in each group.

Group A

Group B

  • Australia
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Nigeria
  • Canada

Group C

  • Spain
  • Costa Rica
  • Zambia
  • Japan

Group D

  • England
  • Haiti
  • Denmark
  • China PR

Group E

  • USA
  • Vietnam
  • Netherlands
  • Portugal

Group F

  • France
  • Jamaica
  • Brazil
  • Panama

Group G

  • Sweden
  • South Africa
  • Italy
  • Argentina

Group H

  • Germany
  • Morocco
  • Colombia
  • Korea Republic

When is the first match for England?

The Women's World Cup begins today (July 20) but England will play their first match of the tournament on Saturday, July 22.

They will go head to head with Haiti in Brisbane at 10.30am (UK BST) which is 7.30pm local time for those watching in the city.

How to watch the FIFA Women's World Cup on TV

If you're looking forward to tuning in to see the 32 teams battle it out over the next month, here's how you can.

The Women's World Cup is being broadcast on BBC and ITV channels.

Coverage will be available to watch on BBC One and ITV1 and viewers can also watch it via BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

When is the Women’s World Cup final?

The final of the tournament will take place on Sunday, August 20 – exactly a month after its start date.

Which team won the last Women’s World Cup?

The USA were victorious in 2019 as they were named the winners of the Women’s World Cup.