Australia is set to host the world at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, to be staged across Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever.
From the opening ceremony on July 20, through to the Cup final on August 20, 7SPORT’s Mel McLaughlin and Bruce McAvaney will lead the commentary team delivering 15 key matches – including the first-round clash between Australia and Ireland, major Quarterfinals, both Semi-Finals and the decider and will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Replays of all Matildas matches will be available on 7plus, as well as bonus content including athlete interviews and feature stories.
Sunrise will feature highlights of the matches every morning while 7NEWS will feature exclusive reports, team news and pitch access, with live coverage from 5:30 am each day.
At 2:00 pm on each day of the tournament, Mel McLaughlin, Kat Sasso, Dani Pirrello and Nick Stav will host the Highlights show, a 30-minute program to wrap up all matches and breaking news and views.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 starts July 20 to August 20 on Channel 7 and 7plus.
Last month, FIFA announced the expansion of its global collaboration with Universal Music.
BRING – Universal Music for Brands has been engaged to produce the official anthem of the World Cup. To be released on June 29, Do It Again by Benee ft. Mallrat will be showcased by two women from the host nations; the billion-streaming New Zealander Benee and Australian alt/indie musician, producer Mallrat at the opening ceremony.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with FIFA. Globally, Universal Music has been working closely with the organisation over the past couple of years to strategically grow their presence in music. Now, we can take that strategy to one of the world’s most exciting sporting moments.” said Brooke Pilton, executive partnerships director at BRING. “We have brought together two brilliant female talents for this project, using our industry-leading expertise to create a musical partnership that is bound to make a splash and generate excitement for this international sporting event”.
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