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Due to the time difference, the opening ceremony of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand began very early in Auckland, on the morning of Thursday June 20. It was followed by New Zealand’s match against Norway, in which New Zealand won 1-0.
The opening ceremony of the Women’s World Cup took place at Eden Park in Auckland (New Zealand) on the morning of Thursday, June 20, due to the time difference. The stadium was full. Maori tradition and official songs were honored for this opening ceremony. New Zealand and Australia host what must be the biggest Women’s World Cup in history.
France enters the fray on Sunday
32 teams are qualified for an entire month of competition. It’s a first. After the opening ceremony, a first match was played between New Zealand, who had never won a single of their 15 World Cup matches, and Norway, favorites in their pool. Pushed by a whole people, the New Zealand players transcended themselves, and won 1-0. A feat that was followed 3,000 kilometers away, in a fan zone in Sydney (Australia). The France team, which reached the quarter-finals four years ago, will compete for its first match on Sunday.