Women's World Cup 2023: Australia vs. England results, how to watch the final and more
Australia's Matildas had an excellent World Cup run, but it came to an end in the face of England's Lionesses today. The early-morning England vs. Australia game ended in a 3-1 defeat. Meaning the Lionesses will move on to their very first World Cup Final this weekend.
In a big shock to the 2023 Women's World Cup, the USWNT did not make it to the finals. So after Spain's victory against Sweden, and England's win over Australia, it's official: The 2023 Women's World Cup Final will be played between two teams who have made it there for the very first time. No matter the outcome of Sunday's World Cup Final, the winner will be making history.
Ready to tune into this big moment in women's soccer? This year's World Cup has unfortunately been beset with an awkward time difference, and the final two games are no exception, with kick-off scheduled for 4 and 6 a.m. ET. So get your alarms set and the coffee ready! Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the Women’s World Cup.
How to watch the Women's World Cup:
When is the next World Cup game?
Australia now faces off against Sweden in the third place game this Saturday at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT.
What channel is the next World Cup game on?
Since 2015, Fox has the English-language broadcast rights to the Women’s World Cup in the United States. Telemundo will broadcast the Spanish-language coverage, and Peacock will stream Spanish coverage. Both Networks will show each of the 64 games live.
Sunday morning's Australia vs. Sweden game will air on Fox, which many viewers already get free over the air. Don't have access to Fox? Check out our recommendations to help you watch the Women’s World Cup in 2023.
How to watch the Women's World Cup: Spain vs. Sweden without cable:
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Starting at just $20 for your first month, Sling TV's Blue plan offers Fox and FS1 in select markets, along with 41 other channels. A Sling subscription also includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so if you’re worried about missing any of the early morning World Cup action, you can always record games. With no tricky contract to get out of, at $20, Sling Blue is an easy and affordable way to watch the entire month of World Cup games.
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Fubo TV’s Pro tier gives you access to Fox and FS1 (make sure to check your zip code for eligibility) along with tons of other great channels for watching sports like ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion. At a total of $75 per month, the live TV streaming service is definitely the priciest option on this list, but will allow you to watch every World Cup game, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage, so you can record those early morning games to watch later. The platform also offers a 7-day free trial period, so you could catch some of the Women's World Cup totally free.
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All 64 World Cup matches will be available to stream with solely Spanish coverage on Peacock!
Starting at just $5 a month, a Peacock subscription is the easiest way to stream live sports and events airing on NBC. In addition to the World Cup, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, and even recent theatrical releases like Book Club: The Next Chapter, Renfield and soon the Super Mario movie. For $10 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
Another budget-friendly way to watch the Women’s World Cup in 2023:
Even in the streaming age, you can still go the old-school route and try to tune into your local channels with a digital TV antenna.
How to watch the Women’s World Cup for free (sort of):
ITV and BBC will share coverage of the Women’s World Cup in 2023, with all 64 matches shown across the BBC network, on ITV and ITV 4. That means if you’re in the UK, you can also tune into World Cup coverage totally free on the BBC iPlayer or ITVX. But what if you're outside of the UK? Say, across the pond? Don’t worry, we’ve got a hack for you:
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ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune into the BBC and ITV's free UK coverage of the Women's World Cup this month as opposed to paying for Fox and FS1. All you'll need to do is sign up for Express VPN, change your server location to the UK, and then make a free BBC iPlayer or ITVX account. Be sure to check the BBC coverage schedule to find out which games you can watch where.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options makes it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it's Endgadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you're nervous about trying a VPN.
2023 Women’s World Cup full schedule:
All times Eastern.
Third place match
Saturday, August 19
Australia vs. Sweden (4 a.m. on FOX)
Women's World Cup Final
Sunday, August 20
England vs. Spain (6 a.m. on FOX)
