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Attention all football fans! The race to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is heating up, and you don't want to miss the Play-Off Tournament in New Zealand!

Ten teams from six different continents will battle it out for the last three spots in the tournament, and you can catch all the action live on FIFA+. The excitement kicks off with two high-profile friendlies as New Zealand takes on Portugal and Argentina faces Chile on February 17th.

Then, the tournament begins with Cameroon taking on Thailand and Senegal going head-to-head with Haiti on February 18th. And the matches keep coming, with each game determining which teams will make it to the Women's World Cup.

Two teams from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will also be competing for a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Thailand and Chinese Taipei will represent the AFC in this Play-Off Tournament, with both teams looking to secure their place in the upcoming global showpiece. With strong squads and a lot to prove, these two teams are sure to put on a great show for their fans as they battle it out for a spot in the tournament. Don't miss a minute of the action as the world watches on to see which teams will emerge victorious and secure their place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™.

Check out the full schedule of matches below, all of which will be streamed live on FIFA+. And if you're in Chinese Taipei, keep in mind that matches won't be available for live streaming, and there will be a one-hour highlights embargo.

Don't miss a moment of the action as the world's best female footballers compete for a chance to be part of the biggest event in women's football. Catch all the fixtures and live streams on FIFA+ and get ready for a thrilling week of football!

Fixtures:

All kick-off times local

Friendly 1

New Zealand vs Portugal

17 February, 19:00, Hamilton

Stream it live here

Friendly 2

Argentina vs Chile

17 February, 19:30, Auckland

Stream it live here

Match 1

Cameroon vs Thailand

18 February, 19:00, Hamilton

Stream it live here

Match 2

Senegal vs Haiti

18 February, 14:00, Auckland

Stream it live here

Match 3

Chinese Taipei vs Paraguay

19 February, 14:00, Hamilton

Stream it live here

Match 4

Papua New Guinea vs Panama

19 February, 19:00, Auckland

Stream it live here

Friendly 3

New Zealand vs Argentina

20 February, 19:00, Hamilton

Stream it live here

Friendly 4

Cameroon-Thailand runner-up vs Senegal-Haiti runner-up

21 February, 19:00, Hamilton

Stream it live here

Match 5

Portugal vs Cameroon-Thailand winner

22 February, 19:30, Hamilton

Stream it live here

Match 6

Chile vs Senegal-Haiti winner

22 February, 14:00, Auckland

Stream it live here

Match 7

Chinese Taipei-Paraguay winner vs Papua New Guinea-Panama winner

23 February, 14:00, Hamilton

Stream it live here

Friendly 5

Chinese Taipei-Paraguay runner-up vs Papua New Guinea-Panama runner-up

23 February, 13:00, Auckland

Stream it live here

Friendly 6

New Zealand vs Argentina

23 February, 19:00, Auckland

Stream it live here

How to catch it:

Live streams: FIFA+ 

Highlights: FIFA+

Note: territorial restrictions apply, and the friendly matches involving New Zealand will not be available in Australia, Argentina, Portugal, and New Zealand. Viewers in Argentina will also be unable to watch the friendlies involving Argentina.

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