Coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg said, “It’s great to be playing games in Cottbus and Chemnitz. Both venues really wanted to host a women’s national team game, so we’re pleased to be kicking off our new season in those stadiums.”
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in New Zealand and Australia. For the first time, 32 nations will take part in the tournament. Germany are in Group H alongside Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Israel and Portugal for the qualification campaign. The nine group winners will qualify directly for the tournament, while the second-placed sides will then play for the remaining two spots for European sides.