Whether you're a FIFA fan or you're looking to get into the game, you're probably interested in the latest fifa world cup news. You can learn everything you need to know about the 2023 tournament, including who will be playing in the tournament and which teams will be taking part.
Australia and New Zealand to host
Despite several bids from countries in the world, Australia and New Zealand were the only nations to have a chance to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. In June 2020, they won the hosting rights and began planning the tournament.
The tournament will be held in July and August of 2023 and will be a major event on Australian and New Zealand soil. The tournament will be a celebration of women's sport and will bring football together as one. It will feature 32 teams in eight groups. The top two sides from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
FIFA 23 won't feature a standalone World Cup Ultimate Team mode
Despite being the biggest sports game of all time, FIFA 23 will not have a dedicated Ultimate Team World Cup mode. Instead, the game will include themed content and a number of limited-time goodies Champions League Odds.
The FIFA 23 deep dive trailer revealed that there will be two main modes - one available to gamers on PC and Xbox, and the other to those on PlayStation. The World Cup mode will allow you to play along with the tournament as licensed teams, as well as simulate the actual event. The deep dive trailer also showed that you can play as both nations that didn't make it to the final 32 and those that did.
TBCs will ensure that teams and players are provided with the best possible platform
Adding Team Base Camps (TBCs) to the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time will provide the best possible platform for teams to perform, says Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman. The new feature will allow a national team to stay away from home and train during a tournament.
The first TBC to be confirmed is the Philippine Women's National Team. The team will be based in Auckland, New Zealand and will play its opening two matches in Wellington and Dunedin. Its last game of the group stage will be in Auckland.
Hamilton Kirikiriroa to host the inaugural Play-Off Tournament
Despite Auckland failing to meet FIFA's hosting requirements, the New Zealand Football Ferns have secured their place at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Play-off Tournament. This means that they will participate in two friendly matches with competing teams, giving Hamiltonians a rare opportunity to watch their national team in action.
This is the first time that Hamilton Kirikiriroa will host a playoff tournament. Mayor Paula Southgate said she was thrilled to have been chosen to co-host the first ever Play-off Tournament.
The event will take place from February 17 to 23 in the Waikato Stadium, and will feature 10 teams from around the world. It will determine the final three qualifying spots for the 2023 World Cup.
Tamara Almada becomes the first active MLS player to make the FIFA Women's World Cup final
MLS has a growing list of young, talented players to boast about. A recent study found that more than 30 MLS players made their mark on the field at the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Thiago Almada, the Atlanta United midfielder, is the first Argentine in league history to earn a call up to the national team. After a league record $16 million transfer from Velez Sarsfield in January, the 22-year-old has been making a name for himself. He led the Five Stripes in goal contributions (18) through six goals and 12 assists. He also played a big role in the team's impressive 2-0 win over Poland in their group stage opener.
FIFA 23 predicts the top goal scorer of the tournament
Besides the actual World Cup, EA Sports runs simulations in their FIFA series of games. They've simulated every World Cup since 2006 and correctly predicted the winners.
The FIFA 23 simulator is no different. It's a video game that simulates all 64 matches from group stage to final. The simulations also include Messi as the Golden Ball, as well as the best player award.
The FIFA 23 simulator does not predict the final score. However, the match engine does predict the best performances of players. Moreover, the 'Golden Shoe' is a winner.
Coen Lammers attending the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
During the World Cup, Coen Lammers has been following the events taking place in Qatar. He has been working as a sports journalist. He has been on the field with some of the best players in the world. He has been a volunteer for Fifa and is on the media team.
The US Department of Justice has been investigating alleged corruption in international soccer. There have been over two dozen cases filed against FIFA officials. The investigations have alleged bribery, human rights abuses, and corruption.
Since 2010, the Qatar Sports Council has hosted hundreds of sporting events. Some of these have included World Cup qualifiers. The sports council has promised to make the event inclusive.