All 32 teams that will participate in the history-making 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup have been confirmed.
At the start of this year, 29 spots were filled with only three spaces remaining – and these were determined at the inaugural Play-off tournament, featuring 10 teams:
- AFC (Asia): Chinese Taipei, Thailand
- CAF (Africa): Cameroon, Senegal
- CONCACAF (North America): Haiti, Panama
- CONMEBOL (South America): Chile, Paraguay
- OFC (Oceania): Papua New Guinea
- UEFA (Europe): Portugal
Chines Taipei, Thailand, Cameroon, Senegal, Chile, Paraguay and Papua New Guinea didn’t last the distance as they were knocked out – leaving Haiti, Panama and Portugal to join the rest of the field for the Australia and New Zealand showdown that will run from 20 July to 20 August.
Haiti is in Group D where they find England, Denmark and China PR. Panama has a tough assignment in Australia and New Zealand as they are in Group F with powerhouses France and Brazil, as well as Jamaica, while Portugal will also not have it easy with women’s world champions USA, the Netherlands and Vietnam in their mix in Group E.
With 32 nations booking their spots at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a quarter of them will be making their debut, including the newly-qualified trio:
Debutants:
- Haiti
- Panama
- Portugal
- Morocco
- Zambia
- Republic of Ireland
- Philippines
- Vietnam
At the Play-offs, Haiti became the first of three nations to qualify – which was a great feat coming at the back of a country ravaged by earthquakes over the past decade. They also last featured on the world stage at senior level 49 years ago (1974 FIFA World Cup).
“The path leading to this historic qualification has been perilous. Despite difficulties in our country, and despite multiple obstacles of various kinds, we were able to overcome adversity to achieve an unprecedented feat in Haitian women’s football,” said Vice-President of the Normalisation Committee of the Haitian Football Federation, Monique Andre.
“Les Grenadieres deserve this qualification and I have absolutely no doubt that the adventure has only just begun. We are proud of the team, we congratulate them and we would like to thank them from the bottom of our hearts for giving our country, and our supporters, a much needed breath of fresh air. We would also like to acknowledge everyone who contributed in one way or another to this feat.”
Next in line to ensure they return to Australia and New Zealand for the tournament was Portugal following a lengthy European qualification route and eight previous attempts.
“This is a stunning and deserved achievement for the Portuguese players who have created history for their nation’s women’s football. The girls will surely be an inspiration to female players across Portugal and will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy for future generations,” said Sarai Bareman, FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer.
The last to confirm their ticket was Panama, completing the line-up of 32 teams, after overcoming a spirited Paraguay.
“It is our first time at a FIFA Women’s World Cup so it is important for us. The girls deserved it and they worked so hard for a long time to be here. I am so happy for them and for the effort they put in.” “FIFA’s efforts in contributing to growing the FIFA Women’s World Cup and women’s football in our country have been invaluable,” said Panamanian Football Association President Manuel Arias, with the FA this month commencing work on their new FIFA Forward-funded high performance centre.
“We will make sure that we continue to make FIFA and our football fans back home proud later this year.”
This was the first time FIFA held the Play-offs for the Women’s World Cup, and they proved a great success.
“Congratulations to the three final teams on their qualification for Australia & New Zealand 2023. It is particularly encouraging to see three new teams qualify and reflects the strong work FIFA continues to do to help develop women’s football in all corners of the globe. New Zealand has been a warm and welcoming host and I can’t wait to return both here and also to Australia in July and August. The quality of football over the past week has underlined again to me that we will go ‘ Beyond Greatness’ in 2023,” said FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura.
Attention now turns to the ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as all 32-teams will be finalising their preparations ahead of the tournament in July.
The USA are the defending champions.
| Team | Qualified as | Qualification date | Appearance in finals | Last appearance | Consecutive streak | |
| Co-hosts | 25 June 2020 | 8th | 2019 | 8 | Quarter-finals (2007, 2011, 2015) | |
| Co-hosts | 25 June 2020 | 6th | 2019 | 5 | Group stage (1991, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019) | |
| 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup QF winners | 30 January 2022 | 9th | 2019 | 9 | Champions (2011) | |
| 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup QF winners | 30 January 2022 | 4th | 2019 | 3 | Round of 16 (2015) | |
| 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup QF winners | 30 January 2022 | 8th | 2019 | 3 | Runners-up (1999) | |
| 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup QF winners | 30 January 2022 | 1st | — | 1 | Debut | |
| 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup play-offs winners | 6 February 2022 | 1st | — | 1 | Debut | |
| UEFA qualification Group A winners | 12 April 2022 | 9th | 2019 | 9 | Runners-up (2003) | |
| UEFA qualification Group B winners | 12 April 2022 | 3rd | 2019 | 3 | Round of 16 (2019) | |
| UEFA qualification Group I winners | 12 April 2022 | 5th | 2019 | 4 | 4th place (2011) | |
| UEFA qualification Group E winners | 2 May 2022[a] | 5th | 2007 | 1 | Quarter-finals (1991, 1995) | |
| Championship Group A winners | 7 July 2022 | 9th | 2019 | 9 | Champions(1991, 1999, 2015, 2019) | |
| Championship Group B winners | 8 July 2022 | 8th | 2019 | 8 | 4th place (2003) | |
| Championship Group B runners-up | 8 July 2022 | 2nd | 2015 | 1 | Group stage (2015) | |
| Championship Group A runners-up | 11 July 2022 | 2nd | 2019 | 2 | Group stage (2019) | |
| 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations QF winners | 13 July 2022 | 1st | — | 1 | Debut | |
| 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations QF winners | 13 July 2022 | 1st | — | 1 | Debut | |
| 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations QF winners | 14 July 2022 | 9th | 2019 | 9 | Quarter-finals (1999) | |
| 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations QF winners | 14 July 2022 | 2nd | 2019 | 2 | Group stage (2019) | |
| 2022 Copa América Femenina SF winners | 25 July 2022 | 3rd | 2015 | 1 | Round of 16 (2015) | |
| 2022 Copa América Femenina SF winners | 26 July 2022 | 9th | 2019 | 9 | Runners-up (2007) | |
| 2022 Copa América Femenina third-place winners | 29 July 2022 | 4th | 2019 | 2 | Group stage (2003, 2007, 2019) | |
| UEFA qualification Group F winners | 2 September 2022 | 9th | 2019 | 9 | Champions (1995) | |
| UEFA qualification Group H winners | 3 September 2022 | 9th | 2019 | 9 | Champions (2003, 2007) | |
| UEFA qualification Group D winners | 3 September 2022 | 6th | 2019 | 5 | Third place (2015) | |
| UEFA qualification Group G winners | 6 September 2022 | 4th | 2019 | 2 | Quarter-finals (1991, 2019) | |
| UEFA qualification Group C winners | 6 September 2022 | 3rd | 2019 | 3 | Runners-up (2019) | |
| UEFA play-offs 1st ranking | 11 October 2022 | 2nd | 2015 | 1 | Round of 16 (2015) | |
| UEFA play-offs 2nd ranking | 11 October 2022 | 1st | — | 1 | Debut | |
| Inter-confederation play-offs Group B winners | 22 February 2023 | 1st | — | 1 | Debut | |
| Inter-confederation play-offs Group A winners | 22 February 2023 | 1st | — | 1 | Debut | |
| Inter-confederation play-offs Group C winners | 23 February 2023 | 1st | — | 1 | Debut |
Local and international fans of the qualified nations are being encouraged to visit FIFA.com/Tickets to purchase Single Match Passes to watch their heroes in action at the final Tournament.
Additional single match passes for Australia’s showpiece opening Group B match against Republic of Ireland to go on sale on Friday 24 February 2023 at FIFA.com/Tickets.
Sales will commence at midday AEDT / 14:00 NZDT / 02:00 CET.
Friday 3 March will see the second sales phase of tickets conclude, with the Last-Minute Sales Phase commencing on Tuesday 11 April – 100 days prior to the opening matchday.
