The Women’s World Cup begins this evening in New Zealand as the co-hosts take on Norway at 5pm AEST.
Then, Australia’s Matildas will host Republic of Ireland in their first game of the showpiece tournament. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm AEST at Stadium Australia.
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The match will be broadcast on Channel 7.
Here are all the Matildas’ full group-stage fixtures.
MATILDAS GROUP STAGE FIXTURES (AEST)
Thurs 20 July, 8pm: Australia v Republic of Ireland, Stadium Australia (Sydney/Gadigal)
Thurs 27 July, 8pm: Australia v Nigeria, Brisbane Stadium (Brisbane/Meeanjin)
Mon 31 July, 8pm: Canada v Australia, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne/Naarm)
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The Matildas are ranked 10th in the world currently, while the Irish are world number 22 and making their World Cup debut.
The two teams have met just once in the past, with Ireland claiming a 3-2 win in Dublin in an absolute rollercoaster clash in September 2021.
