Pride and passion!

The Lionesses head Down Under for the Women’s World Cup…

- IAN MACEWAN

WORLD CUP 

Thu & Fri, times vary, BBC1, BBC2 & ITV1 Sport

Get set for a festival of football as co-hosts New Zealand and Australia kick off the 2023 Women's World Cup tournament on Thursday, with New Zealand taking on Norway and Australia facing the Republic of Ireland.

England fans must wait until Saturday 22 July to see the Lionesses play their first game against Haiti, before tackling their other Group D opponents Denmark and China.

In the wake of their triumph at last year's European Championship, there are great expectations for the Lionesses Down Under.