TV Guide: Australia begin their quest for the World Cup trophy against Ireland on Seven and 7plus

Australia and the world are set to unite and celebrate the biggest global sporting event of the year as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is staged across Australia and New Zealand for the first time. The Matilda's begin their quest for the title tonight as they go up against Ireland at 8:00 pm on Seven and 7plus.

Seven will deliver 15 key matches including the opening match, key Round of Sixteen matchups, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, the Final and every Matildas match.

Seven's commentary team will be led by Mel McLaughlin and Bruce McAvaney with former English footballer Izzy Christiansen joining the commentary team for the opening night of the competition. 

Alongside them are host and commentator Adam Peacock and 7SPORT presenter Emma Freedman, as well as Matildas star and two-time Olympian, Elise Kellond-Knight, and three-time FIFA Women’s World Cup™ star Heather Garriock. Calling all the action will be veteran football commentator David Basheer, with insights from former Matildas player and emerging broadcast talent Grace Gill.

See Also: How Seven is backing brands – and the Matildas – this Women’s World Cup

All broadcast times on Seven, Thursday, 20th July 2023:

New Zealand v Norway Pre-Game Show

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane - 4:30 pm live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus
Adelaide - 4:00 pm live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus
Perth - 2:30 pm live on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus

New Zealand v Norway (Eden Park NZ) 

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane - 5:00 pm live on 7mate and 7plus
Adelaide - 4:30 pm live on 7mate and 7plus
Perth - 3:00 pm live on 7mate and 7plus

Australia v Ireland Pre-Game Show

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane - 7:00 pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Adelaide - 6:30 pm live on 7mate, 7:00 pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Perth - 5:00 pm live on 7mate and 7plus

Australia v Republic of Ireland (Stadium Australia)

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane - 8:00 pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Adelaide - 7:30 pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Perth - 6:00 pm live on 7mate and 7plus