CARY, N.C. (July 13, 2023) – Six members of the North Carolina Courage are set to represent their respective countries at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup later this month, giving Courage Country several rooting interests in Australia and New Zealand. This is the comprehensive guide to following the Courage through the group stage, which airs on FOX and FS1 from July 20 through August 3.
Defender Emily Fox and goalkeeper Casey Murphy will represent the United States on soccer’s biggest stage for the first time each. The United States plays in Group E alongside Vietnam, Netherlands, and Portugal. Courage fans can cheer them on together with a pair of World Cup Watch Parties at Carolina Ale House: Friday, July 21 at the Briar’s Creek location and Wednesday, July 26, at the Cary location.
United States Group Stage Schedule:
Friday, July 21: USA vs. Vietnam (WATCH PARTY)
9:00 p.m. ET | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | FOX
Wednesday, July 26: USA vs. Netherlands (WATCH PARTY)
9:00 p.m. ET | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand | FOX
Tuesday, August 1: USA vs. Portugal
3:00 a.m. ET | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | FOX
Courage captain Denise O’Sullivan leads Ireland to their first-ever Women’s World Cup, part of Group B with host Australia, Nigeria, and Canada. O’Sullivan’s Girls in Green will be on the main stage as they aim to spoil the hosts’ opening game in the 80,000-seat, sold out Stadium Australia in Sydney to open the group stage.
Ireland Group Stage Schedule:
Thursday, July 20: Ireland vs. Australia
6:00 a.m. ET | Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia | FOX
Wednesday, July 26: Ireland vs. Canada
8:00 a.m. ET | Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth, Australia | FS1
Monday, July 31: Ireland vs. Nigeria
6:00 a.m. ET | Lang Park, Brisbane, Australia | FS1
Rising superstar Kerolin Nicoli and a dangerous Brazil team look to make waves in the tournament as try to raise the cup for the first time in their history. They’ve advanced past the group stage every World Cup since 1999, with a pair of top-three finishes, but have been bounced in the Round of 16 each of the last two World Cups. They sit in Group F in 2023 alongside France, Jamaica, and Panama. With Brazilian talent intertwined across the NWSL, fans across the United States are keenly aware of the threat that the South American country presents at this year’s cup.
Brazil Group Stage Schedule:
Monday, July 24: Brazil vs. Panama
7:00 a.m. ET | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, Australia | FS1
Saturday, July 29: Brazil vs. France
6:00 a.m. ET | Lang Park, Brisbane, Australia | FOX
Wednesday, August 2: Brazil vs. Jamaica
6:00 a.m. ET | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia | FS1
Young forwards Rikke Madsen and Mille Gejl both earned their first Women’s World Cup opportunity, representing Denmark. Qualifying for the cup for the first time since 2007, and fifth time in country history, Denmark has advanced past the group stage twice in four appearances, reaching the quarterfinals in 1991 and 1995. They join Group D in 2023 alongside England, China, and Haiti.
Denmark Group Stage Schedule:
Saturday, July 22: Denmark vs. China
8:00 a.m. ET | Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth, Australia | FOX
Friday, July 28: Denmark vs. England
4:30 a.m. ET | Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia | FS1
Tuesday, August 1: Denmark vs. Haiti
7:00 a.m. ET | Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth, Australia | FS1
For live and continued updates on all Courage players and their respective countries at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, follow @TheNCCourage on social media and visit www.nccourage.com throughout the tournament.
