The 2023 Women’s World Cup is just around the corner with the ninth edition of the tournament to take place in Australia and New Zealand. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, July 20, with an expanded format of 32 national teams. It also marks Canada’s eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, a stretch dating back to 1995. Canada enters as reigning Olympic Games gold medalists and is eager to claim their first World Cup title. Meanwhile, their rivals – the United States – hit the pitch hoping to become the first team to win three consecutive titles.
Can the Canadian team make history and finally win the World Cup? Read on to learn how to fully enjoy the 2023 Women’s World Cup with an ExpressVPN subscription!
Where to watch Women’s World Cup team for free in Canada
If you want to watch every Canada Women’s World Cup match with English commentary, you’re in luck! The BBC and ITVX will air every World Cup match for free, and you can enjoy every second of the action by following the following instructions:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a U.K. server location.
- Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, like the BBC or ITVX.
- Tune in and enjoy the games!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
BBC iPlayer
Price: Free
Country: UK
If you’re tuning in from the UK, the BBC will be showing Women’s World Cup streams online for free via its BBC iPlayer streaming service. The BBC will also air the World Cup final on August 20. Please note that you may need a UK postcode (e.g., KT6 4EU, NW5 2HR) to successfully stream the 2023 Women’s World Cup!
Want it on the big screen? Learn about all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your TV.
ITVX
Price: Free
Country: UK
ITX (formerly ITV Hub) offers both on-demand content and live events, including free 2023 Women’s World Cup streams. Check the schedule before tuning in to the matches. Like the BBC, ITV is expected to show the other half of World Cup matches in the UK and offer a free simulcast of the final.
7plus
Price: Free
Country: Australia
Australia’s Seven network will have free live streams of the Women’s World Cup via the 7plus app! Fifteen key matches—including the opening match, quarterfinals, semi-finals and the final—will be broadcast live and free on Seven and 7plus. You can also catch cricket, AFL, and even select NFL games on 7plus! Just note that you’ll need a valid Australian postcode to create a 7plus account (e.g., 2000 or 3001).
RTÉ and TG4
Price: Free
Country: Republic of Ireland
Irish free-to-air channels RTÉ and TG4 are showing the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and you can securely stream the action by turning on your VPN and using RTÉ Player or TG4.
Want it on the big screen? Learn about all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your TV.
ORF
Language: German
The Austrian service ORF will offer free streams of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. ORF offers free online streaming services with hundreds of hours of German-language Austrian content, and it’s also a reliable source for MotoGP, F1, and several cycling events!
RTBF
Language: French
The Belgian channel RTBF will air the 2023 Women’s World Cup. To stream, just connect to its free online streaming platform, Auvio. RTBF is a fantastic channel for sports fans, as it also offers free live streams of Formula 1, cycling, and more.
France TV and 6play
Language: French
French streaming services France TV and 6play will offer free live streams of Women’s World Cup matches with French commentary.
Globoplay
Language: Portuguese
The Brazilian streaming platform Globoplay offers free streaming of World Cup matches in Portuguese.
ARD/ZDF
Language: German
German broadcasters ARD and ZDF are showing free German-language FIFA Women’s World Cup streams online. The two networks will combine to show all 64 matches!
RAIPlay
Language: Italian
You can follow the 2023 Women’s World Cup on RaiPlay. You can watch via your browser or through its apps for iOS and Android. RaiPlay will offer 15 World Cup matches, including the Azzurri matches, the opening match, the two semi-finals, and the final.
NOS
Language: Dutch
Good news for soccer fans in the Netherlands: you can stream the 2023 Women’s World Cup for free on the national broadcaster, NOS. NOS will show twenty-five matches of the tournament, including the opening match, any Dutch national team matches and the key matches of the knock-out stage on its leading NPO channels.
NRK TV
Language: Norwegian
Norwegian public-service broadcaster NRK TV will offer free coverage of select 2023 Women’s World Cup matches shown with Norwegian commentary.
RTVE
Language: Spanish
Spanish broadcaster RTVE will broadcast the 2023 Women’s World Cup. RTVE is free and includes both local and international content. RTVE will broadcast the 25 main matches of the tournament (one per competition day) and all matches played by the Spanish National Team, meaning you can catch 15 group stage matches (including the opening match), four round of 16 matches, two quarterfinal matches, the two semifinal matches, the match for third place, and the final match, in addition to the opening and closing ceremonies all for free!
Final Canada Women’s World Cup roster
Christine Sinclair, who is the most capped Canadian women’s soccer player, and three-time Canadian Player of the Year winner Kadeisha Buchanan headline the prominent figures to feature in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. You can find the complete roster below.
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps |
| GK | Kailen Sheridan | San Diego Spirit | 28 | 35 |
| GK | Sabrina D’Angelo | Arsenal | 30 | 13 |
| GK | Lysianne Proulx | Torreense | 24 | 0 |
| D | Allysha Chapman | Houston Dash | 34 | 96 |
| D | Kadeisha Buchanan | Chelsea | 27 | 131 |
| D | Shelina Zadorsky | Tottenham Hotspur | 30 | 89 |
| D | Jayde Riviere | Manchester United | 22 | 37 |
| D | Ashley Lawrence | Paris Saint-Germain | 28 | 117 |
| D | Vanessa Gilles | Lyon | 27 | 25 |
| D | Gabrielle Carle | Washington Spirit | 24 | 36 |
| MF | Quinn | OL Reign | 27 | 89 |
| MF | Julia Grosso | Juventus | 22 | 50 |
| MF | Sophie Schmidt | Houston Dash | 35 | 221 |
| MF | Jessie Fleming | Chelsea | 25 | 115 |
| MF | Simi Awujo | USC Trojans (college) | 19 | 6 |
| MF | Olivia Smith | Penn State Nittany Lions (college) | 18 | 2 |
| F | Deanne Rose | Reading | 24 | 73 |
| F | Jordyn Huitema | OL Reign | 22 | 64 |
| F | Evelyne Viens | Kristianstads DFF | 26 | 18 |
| F | Christine Sinclair | Portland Thorns | 40 | 323 |
| F | Nichelle Prince | Houston Dash | 28 | 90 |
| F | Adriana Leon | Manchester United | 30 | 96 |
| F | Cloé Lacasse | Benfica | 30 | 19 |
Star players on the 2023 Canada Women’s World Cup team
Longtime Canadian greats and defending Olympic gold medalists Sophie Schmidt and Christine Sinclair are the marquee names on the 2023 Canada women’s World Cup team. Schmidt, who turned 35 in June, already announced her intention to retire from international play following this year’s World Cup. Don’t forget about Chelsea‘s Kadeisha Buchanan, who enters the World Cup with 131 career caps.
Who is the Canada team’s head coach?
Beverly Priestman was named as the head coach of Canada women’s national soccer team in October 2020 and led them to the gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics on August 6, 2021. Priestman enters the 2023 Women’s World Cup with a 9-3-5 record leading the CanWNT.
Canada Women’s World Cup team fixtures and match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (local) | Time (ET) | Stadium | Network |
| July 21 | Nigeria 0, Canada 0 | 12.30 p.m. | 10.30 p.m. (July 20) | AAMI Park | BBC |
| July 26 | Canada 2, Republic of Ireland 1 | 8 p.m. | 8 a.m. | HBF Park | ITV |
| July 31 | Australia 4, Canada 0 | 8 p.m. | 6 a.m. | AAMI Park | BBC |
ExpressVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the ExpressVPN Terms of Service and your content provider’s Terms of Use for more details.
FAQ: About the 2023 Canada Women’s World Cup team
How many times did Canada team win Women’s World Cup?
Canada are yet to win the World Cup, with their best finish being fourth at the 2003 tournament, losing to USA in the third-place playoff.
How many times has Canada team been in the World Cup?
The Canada women’s national soccer team has represented Canada at seven of the eight stagings of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The inaugural tournament in 1991 was the only edition for which they failed to qualify.
How is Canada good at football?
Canada are currently seventh in the FIFA world rankings, sandwiched between Spain and Brazil. They are Olympic champions (Tokyo in 2021), two-time bronze medal winners (2012 and 2016), and two-time Concacaf champions (1998 and 2010). Also, in 2021 even three Canadian players – Jessie Fleming, Ashley Lawrence and Christine Sinclair – were nominated for the 2021 Ballon d’Or.
Can I stream the 2023 Women’s World Cup on my computer?
Definitely. If you’re accessing the streaming service from a web browser, be sure to also install the ExpressVPN extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. The extension has a few features under the hood that can smooth out common streaming issues.
Can I stream the 2023 Women’s World Cup on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
How can I stream on my TV with a VPN?
In brief there are five different ways to stream sports on your TV with ExpressVPN:
-With the native app for a smart TV or streaming device
-By streaming on your computer and connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable
-By mirroring or casting wirelessly to your TV or streaming device from your computer or mobile device
-By connecting to an ExpressVPN-enabled router, which allows for unlimited devices and makes it super simple to connect to different server locations simultaneously
-With MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s solution for devices that cannot install a VPN, such as Apple TV or gaming consoles. MediaStreamer only needs to be set up once, although it does not provide the full security benefits of a VPN. (Note that by connecting your Apple TV or gaming console to a router, you can get the best of both worlds!)
For more information on all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your big-screen TV, click here or contact a 24/7 Support agent for step-by-step instructions.
I connected to the VPN but my internet speed is slow!
If your internet speed is slow or your streaming seems to lag, there are a few possible reasons:
-The distance of your selected VPN server location from your physical location
-Your connection type (wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections)
-Suboptimal interconnectivity between the VPN and your ISP
-Slow internet connection speed at your location
-Your device type and processing power
Try each of the following steps to troubleshoot:
-Download the latest version of ExpressVPN
-Connect to a different VPN server location
-Change your VPN protocol
If you try each of the above and are still experiencing issues with your streaming speed, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team 24/7 and someone will be with you in seconds.
I connected to the suggested VPN server location but I can’t log in to the streaming service!
No worries! Server load changes rapidly (especially when lots of people are trying to watch certain events), but that’s exactly why ExpressVPN has high-speed servers all over the world. If you’re trying to access a site in the U.S. or Germany, for instance, try connecting to a different server location in those countries.
If you’re trying to connect to a country with one server location, the first step is to check your location settings. If you’re on a mobile device, disconnect from the VPN, turn off location services, then connect to the VPN again. On both Windows and Mac computers, you can turn off Location Services within the Privacy & Security settings menu.
For more help, you can always talk to a member of our Support Team, available 24/7 by live chat.
What other streaming services can I watch with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds). If you want to watch your favorite team from anywhere—even while traveling or on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi—ExpressVPN is a great way to enhance your sports streaming experience.