- 10:53, 22 JUL 2023
England Women are hoping to get their World Cup glory underway this morning, as they play their first game in the tournament.
The Lionesses have been greeted by thousands of football fans as they face Hait’s national team at Lang Stadium in Brisbane with a 10.30am kick-off which is 7.30pm in local time in the sunshine state.
Many fans from England have made the 24 hour journey to support their national team, with plenty of St George’s flag-clad supporters cheering them on already.
Anticipation is high for the women to take to the pitch, after a spectacular victory at the Euros last year.
England Women’s coach Sarina Wiegman yesterday confirmed in a press conference that captain Millie Bright will be fit and ready for the match, and all 23 players had trained yesterday, on Friday July 21.
Wiegman insisted England won’t be stepping into the unknown when they face World Cup debutants Haiti, but the tournament has already seen surprise results with co-hosts New Zealand beating a talented Norway side and Nigeria holding Olympic Champions Canada.
Chloe Kelly of England inspects the pitch prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup
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England fans show their support in the stands prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
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Fans hold up flags in support of he Lionesses
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Many fans have made the long journey to Brisbane to watch England and Haiti play in the World Cup
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Players of England warm up prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup
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England women’s star Chloe Kelly warms up
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Jess Carter and Bethany England look in high spirits ahead of the game
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Players of England pose for a photograph during a training session at Spencer Park on July 21
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The shirts of England players are seen inside the dressing room
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Mary Earps of England enters the pitch to warm up
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