The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Trophy Tour will captivate football fans across Queensland as it continues its biggest ever journey across the world to spread excitement and anticipation for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand™.
As part of a game-changing global schedule, the Original Trophy has touched down in south-east Queensland and will spend the next three days taking in the breathtaking views of the Sunshine State.
The Original Trophy arrives in Queensland having already amassed more than 120,000 kms on its journey to each of the 32 qualified countries to build excitement and support ahead of next month’s tournament.
With a vibrant line-up of events and iconic locations, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour promises to unite communities and ignite the passion for women’s football across the state.
The Queensland leg of the Trophy Tour kicked off in Brisbane/Meaanjin, the home of eight exhilarating fixtures at Brisbane Stadium.
Kristine Lilly, FIFA Legend and two-time World Cup champion with the USA, joined delegates from the Queensland Government, Football Australia and Football Queensland in welcoming the Trophy to Brisbane/Meaanjin before the tour travels to beautiful Moreton Island to traverse the sand dunes and soak in the iconic scenery.
The Trophy continues its journey to the Sunshine Coast stopping at WinterFest23, the state’s largest junior football carnival, before it heads south to the picturesque Burleigh Beach on the Gold Coast.
As the Original Trophy travels from stop to stop, Matildas Alumni and Future Matildas will join forces with grassroots and local heroes to highlight the game’s emerging talent and stoke the flames ahead the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.
Football powerhouses England will take on Haiti on 22 July in Brisbane / Meaanjin’s first match of the 64-game international tournament.
Brisbane Stadium has five Group Stage games plus a round-of-16 knock-out match and a quarter-final before hosting the bumper third-place play-off on 19 August.
In the Group Stage alone, matches will feature Australia’s beloved Matildas as well as powerhouse footballing nations England, France, Germany and Brazil.
The Tour will wrap up its Australian leg in Adelaide/Tartanya and Perth/Boorloo before crossing the ditch and concluding in Wellington/ Te Whanganui-a-Tara, NZ, six days out from tournament kick off.
Please visit www.fifa.com for the latest updates and more information on the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Trophy Tour.
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Quotes attributable to FIFA Chief of Women’s Football, Sarai Bareman:
“We’re thrilled to bring the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour to Brisbane and the Queensland region.
“This tour celebrates the talent and passion of women’s football, inspiring the next generation.
“With remarkable support from Queensland, we’re creating a legacy for women’s football. Let’s unite and make the tournament a true showcase of the world’s game.”
FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour
Wednesday, June 28
- Mitchelton Football Club, Teralba Park, 4pm – 5.30pm
Thursday, June 29
- Tangalooma Resort, Moreton Island, 10am – 11am
Friday, June 30
- WinterFest23, Maroochydore Multi-Sports Complex, 10.15am – 12.15pm
Saturday, July 1
- Burleigh Beach, Gold Coast, 10am – 11.15am
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