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The FIFA (www.FIFA.com<\/a>) Women\u2019s World Cup\u2122 Trophy Tour begins this month and will visit all 32 of the tournament\u2019s participating nations \u2013 more countries than ever before; The tour is \u2018Going Beyond\u2019 to inspire people of all ages to get excited about the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023\u2122; The tour\u2019s Skills Drills will encourage women and girls worldwide to join the celebration by showcasing their footballing ability and creativity<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The biggest-ever FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup\u2122 Trophy Tour will embark on a game-changing global journey this month, stoking excitement across the planet ahead of the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023\u2122.<\/p>\n The tour will take the iconic Trophy to all 32 of the tournament\u2019s participating nations \u2013 more countries than ever before \u2013 and will inspire people of all ages by \u2018Going Beyond\u2019 to celebrate the rocketing popularity of the women\u2019s game. At the heart of this mission will be a unique opportunity for members of the public to get creative and showcase their footballing ability to a global audience.<\/p>\n Skills Drills will give willing participants worldwide the chance to try out fun football challenges that become tougher over time and then share their imaginative efforts on TikTok.<\/p>\n As the Trophy travels from stop to stop, selected women and girls who have participated in Skills Drills will join FIFA Legends, local national team stars and other famous faces to highlight the game\u2019s emerging talent and increase the buzz around the Women\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n As the campaign\u2019s dedicated skills coach, Female Football Freestyle world champion Lia Lewis will set the challenges to her more than 3.9 million followers on TikTok, as well as across FIFA\u2019s social media and FIFA+. She will also pass on her tips to youngsters at a send-off event on 18 February in Melbourne \/ Naarm, Australia before the tour\u2019s first official stop in Japan on 25-26 February.<\/p>\n The Trophy will crisscross the globe by visiting Asia, Africa, South America, North America and Europe before landing in all nine Women\u2019s World Cup host cities in the final weeks before the start of a tournament on 20 July that promises to go Beyond Greatness\u2122.<\/p>\n Key dates on the tour schedule include stops in China PR on 9-11 March, South Africa on 22-23 March, Brazil on 29-30 March, USA on 10-14 April, Canada on 19-20 April, Germany on 2-3 May, England on 13-14 May and France on 20-21 May.<\/p>\n Several countries will also be part of the tour for the first time ever, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Morocco, the Philippines, the Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Vietnam and Zambia.<\/p>\n \u201cThe FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup Trophy Tour is a spectacular global celebration of the women\u2019s game, giving fans, families and future football enthusiasts an opportunity to be inspired and become part of a truly special journey,\u201d FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura says.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is a fantastic opportunity to experience the most coveted prize in women\u2019s football in person and hear from the game\u2019s legends. The tour will inspire people worldwide by shining a spotlight on the skills and creativity that demonstrate why women\u2019s football has such a bright future.\u201d<\/p>\n The full route of the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup\u2122 Trophy Tour is as follows:<\/p>\n *schedule subject to change<\/em><\/p>\n Dates\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Member Association\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Dates\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Member Association\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 25-26\u00a0Feb\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Japan\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 4\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Denmark\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 27\u00a0Feb\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Korea Republic\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 6-7\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Sweden\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 1-2\u00a0Mar\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Philippines\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 8\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Norway\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 4-5\u00a0Mar\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Vietnam\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 10\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Republic of Ireland\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 9-11\u00a0Mar\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n China PR\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 13-14\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n England\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 20\u00a0Mar\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Morocco\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 16\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Italy\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 22-23\u00a0Mar\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n South Africa\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 18\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Netherlands\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 24\u00a0Mar\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Zambia\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 20-21\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n France\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 26\u00a0Mar\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Nigeria\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 22\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Spain\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 29-30\u00a0Mar\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Brazil\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2-4\u00a0June\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Auckland, NZ\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 31\u00a0Mar\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Argentina\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 7-12\u00a0June\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Sydney, AUS\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 3\u00a0Apr\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Colombia\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 14-16\u00a0June\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Melbourne, AUS\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 7\u00a0Apr\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Costa Rica\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 17-20\u00a0June\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Hamilton, NZ\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 10-14\u00a0Apr\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n USA\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 22-25\u00a0June\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Dunedin, NZ<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 16\u00a0Apr\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Jamaica\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 28-1\u00a0Jun\/Jul<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Brisbane, AUS\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 19-20\u00a0Apr\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Canada\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2-4\u00a0July\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Adelaide, AUS\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 29-1\u00a0Apr\/May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Switzerland\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 7-10\u00a0July\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Perth, AUS\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 2-3\u00a0May\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Germany\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 12-14\u00a0July\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Wellington, NZ\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The dates of the stops in the final three countries to qualify via the Play-off tournament will be integrated following their confirmation.<\/p>\n For more information about the tour route, visit https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3YXx3Xd<\/a><\/u>.<\/strong><\/p>\n A selection of media assets are available for editorial use. 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