The opening ceremony took place in Auckland — ReutersThe FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 began with a glittering opening ceremony in Auckland on Thursday. Australian musician Mallrat, along with New Zealand's Benee, sang this year's official FIFA World Cup song ‘Do It Again’. This will be the first FIFA Women's football World Cup to have two host nations. Matches will be held at 10 stadiums — Lang Park, Hindmarsh Stadium, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Perth Oval, Stadium Australia, Sydney Football Stadium, Dunedin Stadium, Eden Park, Waikato Stadium and Wellington Regional Stadium. FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged fans to "seize the moment" Wednesday and snap up the remaining Women´s World Cup tickets.

Source: Stuff July 20, 2023 07:38 UTC