FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup NZ 2008

Join us for the Opening Match in Wellington Thursday 30 October 2008.

Brazil v England 12noon kick-off, followed by South Korea v Nigeria 3.00pm kick-off.

The first ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is being held in New Zealand from 28 October to 16 November this year. A total of 32 matches will be played at the four venues: Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium, Hamilton’s Waikato Stadium, Wellington Stadium and Christchurch’s QEII Stadium.

All FIFA tournaments are run the same as the main FIFA World Cup - the biggest sporting event in the world - so this is a chance to taste that atmosphere right here in our own backyard. It will be a fantastic spectacle with 16 of the world's best footballing nations - including our very own Young Football Ferns - taking part after a qualification process involving more than 100 countries. The event also provides a great opportunity to showcase New Zealand, with at least 150 territories taking the broadcasting rights and millions of people expected to watch the event worldwide.

Come and experience the first ever U-17 Women’s World Cup right here in Wellington!

Be there to see the drama unfold while the best in women's football battle it out at the Wellington Stadium.

For more information about ticketing and the matches visit www.fifa.com/newzealand2008 or phone 0800 224 224.