New Zealand has been a fixture in the Women's World Cup in recent years, qualifying for every tournament from 2007 onward. And with the country co-hosting the 2023 edition with neighbours Australia, the Football Ferns will once against test themselves on the world stage.
However, New Zealand's stalwart status hasn't translated to much on-field success as they have been ousted at the group stage for all five WWCs they've appeared in so far. In fact, the Football Ferns are still waiting for their first win at a WWC, having failed to pick up a victory in 15 total matches.
With this year's tournament on home soil, 26th-ranked New Zealand has a better opportunity than ever to finally get that first win — and maybe even advance to the knockouts.
To that end, group heavyweights Norway (12th) should be expected to top the group, and Switzerland (20th) will likely battle the co-hosts for second place. WWC debutantes Philippines (46th) aren't expected to pose much threat.
Here are the fixtures that will define New Zealand's World Cup journey, along with kick-off times and how to watch.
New Zealand's Women's World Cup 2023 fixtures, kick-off times
New Zealand has been drawn into Group A alongside Norway, Philippines and Switzerland.
| Date | Time (NZT) | Fixture | Stadium |
| July 20 | 7:00 p.m. | New Zealand vs. Norway | Eden Park |
| July 25 | 5:30 p.m. | New Zealand vs. Philippines | Wellington Regional Stadium |
| July 30 | 7:00 p.m. | Switzerland vs. New Zealand | Eden Park |
New Zealand's Women's World Cup 2023 squad
GOALKEEPERS: Erin Nayler, Victoria Esson, Anna Leat
DEFENDERS: Claudia Bunge, CJ Bott, Michaela Foster, Ali Riley, Rebekah Stott, Katie Bowen, Elizabeth Anton
MIDFIELDERS: Ria Percival, Malia Steinmetz, Daisy Cleverley, Annalie Longo, Olivia Chance, Betsy Hassett
FORWARDS: Gabi Rennie, Paige Satchell, Jacqui Hand, Hannah Wilkinson, Grace Jale, Indiah-Paige Riley, Milly Clegg
What stadiums will New Zealand play in at Women's World Cup 2023?
Eden Park
Situated in Auckland, Eden Park is the biggest venue staging World Cup matches in New Zealand with a capacity of 48,276.
It's a stadium steeped in history and will host the opening game of the tournament which will see New Zealand take on Norway.
Wellington Regional Stadium
Wellington Regional Stadium, also known as Sky Stadium, has a capacity of 44,000 and will host a total of nine games across this year's World Cup which includes a quarterfinal matchup.
This stadium is no stranger to hosting football matches after becoming the home venue for Wellington Phoenix FC and Wellington Phoenix Women.
New Zealand's Women's World Cup 2023 matches: How to watch
All of New Zealand's games will be broadcast on Sky Sport 1 and Sky Sport Now.