FIFA Women’s World Cup™ on FOX and FS1 Programming Highlights: Thursday, July 20
07/20/2023
Today’s Results:
- New Zealand def. Norway, 1-0 (90 IN 90 HIGHLIGHTS | REPLAY)
- Australia def. Republic of Ireland, 1-0 (90 IN 90 HIGHLIGHTS | REPLAY)
Must-See Moments:
- Welcome to Opening Night from the Land Down Under!
- The Wuruniri Music & Dance Group performs a traditional Aboriginal ceremony and blessing to welcome FOX Sports to their country
- New Zealand’s Hannah Wilkinson scores the first goal of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
- New Zealand team and fans react following country’s first FIFA World Cup victory ever
- Australia’s Steph Catley nets game-winning PK vs. Ireland in 52’
- Tom Rinaldi shares everything that makes this edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup so special
- Chris Fallica breaks down FIFA Women’s World Cup Rankings and betting odds to win 2023 tournament
Top Stories:
- Women’s World Cup Daily: Host countries New Zealand, Australia both pick up wins
- USWNT pledges to ‘come together’ after nearby fatal shooting in Auckland
- Meet the ‘badass’ OG soccer moms who blazed a trail for USWNT
- Which previous U.S. team inspired this USWNT? Look to 2015
- Alex Morgan’s father, the ultimate soccer dad: ‘He’s literally at everything’
- “We deserved it’: New Zealand captain Ali Riley emotional after long-awaited win
Today’s Top Quotes:
- “Our hearts are saddened, our thoughts and prayers to the victims and the people of New Zealand for the shadow that was cast on what was supposed to be a pure day of celebration.”
- FOX Sports host Rob Stone opens the FOX broadcast with statement regarding Monday’s deadly shooting in downtown Auckland | WATCH
- “They (New Zealand) came to play. I was really, really impressed with the way that New Zealand came out tactically. They didn’t sit back, they were patient in the build-up, they picked their moments to go forward and ultimately capitalized and scored. Unfortunate to not hit that PK late in the second half but overall this is what you want to see at a World Cup. True inspiration and they played really well.”
- FOX Sports analyst Carli Lloyd on New Zealand’s historic tournament-opening win on FIFA Women’s World Cup Tonight | WATCH
- “This is an inspiration; this will be talked about for a long time. … This was a comprehensive defeat in the way that New Zealand went out, absorbed the pressure that they needed to – I thought they pressed high at times in really, really good fashion. They got the goal they needed, by the way that was ultimately a set piece, so coaching involved; all of that. A great day to be proud for one of host countries and for this team and for the futility of not winning 15 games in the World Cup and to finally break that in this crucial moment. It’s got to feel good.”
- FOX Sports lead soccer analyst Alexi Lalas on FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TONIGHT following New Zealand’s 1-0 win over Norway | WATCH
- “They (Norway) totally disappointed. They were talking about defensively that they learned from the Euros – I didn’t see it. Every now and then they were dangerous with some counter attacks, but they weren’t the threat that I was expecting tonight.”
- FOX Sports analyst Ari Hingst on Norway’s disappointing loss to New Zealand on FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TONIGHT | WATCH
- “We wanted to inspire young girls, young people around this country and around the world, and I really think we did that tonight… anything is possible!”
- New Zealand’s Ali Riley on making history in FIFA Women’s World Cup opener | WATCH
- “I’m trying not to put pressure on myself.”
- USWNT’s Sophia Smith talks with FOX Sports reporter Jenny Taft about her confidence leading into the United States’ opening match | WATCH
Top Shots
the Wuruniri Music & Dance Group
Tonight’s Schedule on FOX & FS1 (All Times ET)
- 10:00 PM on FOX – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE
- Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Karina LeBlanc, Rob Stone
- 10:30 PM on FOX – Nigeria vs. Canada
- John Strong, Kyndra de St. Aubin, Dr. Joe Machnik
- 12:30 AM on FS1 – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TONIGHT
- Heather O’Reilly, Stu Holden, Rob Stone
- 1:00 AM on FS1 – Philippines vs. Switzerland
- Jenn Hildreth, Warren Barton, Mark Clattenburg
- 3:00 AM on FS1 – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TONIGHT
- Heather O’Reilly, Stu Holden, Rob Stone, Chris Fallica
- 3:30 AM on FS1 – Spain vs. Costa Rica
- Kate Scott, Danielle Slaton, Mark Clattenburg
- WORLD CUP NOW on @FOXSoccer Twitter
- Hosts: Leslie Osborne, Melissa Ortiz, Jimmy Conrad
- Rotating Guests: O’Reilly, Kate Gill, Ariane Hingst
