FIFA 2023 Women's World Cup Co-hosts, New Zealand, finally, captured their first-ever win at the FIFA World Cup tournaments, after 15 appearances in their history.
The Co-hosts defeated Norway 1-0 in the opening contest of the tournament at Auckland's Eden Park.
Co-hosts New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 to open the 2023 #FIFAWWC
It’s their first World Cup win ever in men’s or women’s competition 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9osxb2tiW1
— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 20, 2023
New Zealand's star Hannah Wilkinson thrashed the Norwegian nets after connecting with an inch-perfect cross from Jacqui Hand.
The goal made more than 40,000 people at the stadium in limitless joy.
The biggest crowd for a football match in New Zealand ever 👏 pic.twitter.com/dWrLPqPDuJ
— GOAL (@goal) July 20, 2023
New Zealand had previously gone without a win from their 15 World Cup games (in both men's and women's tournaments) which is the longest total run of any country without a win in FIFA's world competitions.
This start would be a good motive for the Co-hosts to pass the group stage, and enhance their historic run at the tournament.
History maker. ✨#VisaPlayerOfTheMatch #FIFAWWC #NZL pic.twitter.com/FZ1rI3qb1B
— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) July 20, 2023
New Zealand will face the Philippines on July 25, and Switzerland on July 30.
On the other hand, Norway will face next Switzerland, followed by the Philippines.
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