New Zealand opened their 2023 World Cup campaign with a massive 1-0 win over Norway on opening night at Eden Park.
There is a growing swell of support for the side as one of the two host nations of this 2023 Women's World Cup.
But why are they nicknamed the Football Ferns?
The Sporting News explains their unique Monicker as the World Cup heats up in Australia and New Zealand.
Why are New Zealand called the Football Ferns?
The Football Ferns is a direct reference to the famous silver fern (Alsophila dealbata), a tree fern endemic to New Zealand that has become a popular symbol of the country.
The silver fern logo has graced All Blacks jerseys for over 100 years and can be seen across many of New Zealand's national team logos and uniforms.
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When do New Zealand play next in the Women's World Cup?
New Zealand's second match at the Women's World Cup will kickoff at 5:30p.m. (NZST) on Tuesday, July 25th. They will take on the Philippines in the second round of fixtures in Group A, and could cement their place in the Round of 16 with a win, which would be their first appearance in a World Cup knockout round.
Full focus on Philippines 🇵🇭#FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/uHvo22oOZX
— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) July 22, 2023
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Where to watch New Zealand vs. Philippines TV channel, live stream
For Australian viewers, the clash will be shown live and exclusively on Optus Sport.
Optus Sport is available via a monthly subscription which costs $24.99 or $6.99 for eligible, existing Optus customers.
UK viewers can watch it on the ITV and its various online outlets, while in the United States of America, the game will be screened on FS1 on TV and streamed on Peacock and other platforms.
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This clash at the Women's World Cup will be broadcast in many other countries, either online or via their broadcasters.
Here is where fans can watch the match worldwide:
| Country | Television | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Optus Sport | Optus Sport website/app |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport 1 | Sky Sport NOW |
| USA | FS1, NBC Universo (Spanish) | Peacock, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
| Canada | TSN, RDS (French) | TSN+, RDS Direct (French) |
| UK | ITV 1, STV Scotland | ITVX, STV Player |
| Singapore | FIFA WWC CH01 | MeWatch |
| Hong Kong | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — |
| India | — | — |
