Axel Allag, Media365, published Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 8:45 p.m.
Scheduled for July-August 2023 on the side of Australia and New Zealand, the next Women’s World Cup could possibly be played in winter. At least that’s what FIFA would consider, according to information from L’Equipe.
In the middle of the Women’s Euro, which will end on Sunday with the final between England and Germany at Wembley (6 p.m.), FIFA is thinking about what to do next. Indeed, the 2023 Women’s World Cup, scheduled for next year in Australia and New Zealand (from July 20 to August 20) could be postponed to December., explains The Team. According to the sports daily, the premier body of world football has already polled several leaders on this subject. The main reason for this possible postponement in winter would be centered around the more favorable period in winter, with longer days and also a more favorable climate in the southern hemisphere.
Less than a year from the opening date of the competition, which will open at Eden Park in Auckland and end at Stadium Australia in Sydney, the timing is questioning. Requested by L’Equipe, FIFA did not wish to comment on this information but the schedules would certainly not be advantageous for European broadcasters. Indeed, the matches would take place in the morning in France given the time difference of more than 8 hours, while the European market offers an interesting audience potential.
In the entourage of FIFA, failing to admit a concrete idea, these are “informal and isolated conversations” which have been put forward about this possible delay of the next Women’s World Cup. The draw for the World Cup, of which the United States are the double title holders, will take place on October 22 in Auckland.
