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Group A Match Preview
New ZealandThe women's national football team has a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 6 losses in their last 8 matches, conceding 21 goals in those games, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. In their previous friendly match, New Zealand defeated Vietnam 2-0, which may have boosted the team's confidence. This is New Zealand's sixth appearance in the World Cup, but they have never reached the knockout stage before. Ali Riley is a key player for New Zealand, an experienced defender who has participated in four World Cups and four Olympic Games.
NorwayThe Norwegian women's football team possesses considerable strength, excelling at creating opportunities through long passes and high lobs. The team boasts many players who play for European clubs, including several for top clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, and FCB. In their previous friendly match, the Norwegian women's team defeated Portugal 2-1, demonstrating strong resilience. Caroline Hansen, a key player in Norway's attack, poses a significant threat to opponents.
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SwitzerlandThe women's national football team has only participated in the World Cup finals once, with a record of 1 win and 3 losses, exiting in the round of 16. The team is well-organized and can achieve a balance on both ends of the field. They create breakthrough opportunities through precise passing with excellent footwork. Alisha Lehmann, who plays for Aston Villa, is the team's main striker, while Lia Wälti, who plays for Arsenal, is known as one of the world's best midfielders. Her excellent passing and control abilities are the reason she became the captain of the Swiss team.
the PhilippinesThe women's football team is an Asian team that has only recently begun to make its mark on the international stage. There is still much room for improvement in international competitions, as their most active arena is in Asia, and they lack experience against European teams. The presence of several naturalized players has injected new energy into the team. While the team's average height is not particularly tall, they excel at creating breakthrough opportunities through quick runs, but are less effective in aerial duels. Sarina Bolden, who plays for the Western Sydney Wanderers, is the team's main attacking threat.
Group B Match Preview
AustraliaWhile the women's national football team has never reached the semi-finals of the World Cup, they have made it to the quarter-finals multiple times, demonstrating their competitiveness on the international stage. Australia has been in excellent form recently, defeating strong teams such as France, England, and Spain. Their squad boasts players who have shone in European club competitions, including Caitlin Foord of Arsenal, Sam Kerr of Chelsea, Mary Fowler of Manchester City, and Ellie Carpenter of Olympique Lyonnais—all indispensable core players for their teams. Sam Kerr of Chelsea is a household name, having scored 21 and 20 goals in the Premier League in 2021 and 2022 respectively, winning the top scorer award in both seasons, showcasing her exceptional attacking prowess.
IrelandIreland, making their first appearance in the Women's World Cup finals, have had a worrying run of 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 friendly matches. The team's tactics have consistently failed to allow individual player abilities to reach their full potential, and the Irish coach's controversial conservative formation needs immediate improvement. Ireland's captain is Katie McCabe, who plays for Arsenal and has demonstrated considerable consistency over the past three seasons.
Canadian Women's SoccerWinning the women's football championship at the Tokyo Olympics was Canada's first title, following bronze medals in the previous two Games. Ranked 7th in the world, they are undeniably strong. While the Canadian women's national team has participated in seven World Cups, they have been eliminated in the group stage four times. Their best result was fourth place at the 2003 USA World Cup. Ashley Lawrence, playing for Chelsea, and Julia Grosso, for Juventus, are key players we should be watching.
NigeriaThe women's national football team is a regular at the World Cup, participating in every edition. However, in the previous two World Cups, they only managed to advance from the group stage twice, indicating that Nigeria's overall strength is rather average. Nigeria has won three and lost two of their last five friendly matches, including a resounding 3-0 victory over World Cup host nation New Zealand. As representatives of African football, Nigeria is highly motivated and will do everything in their power to secure points and advance.
Group C Match Preview
SpainThe best result for the Spanish Women's World Cup was reaching the Round of 16 in 2019. In the past 20 matches, they have achieved a record of 15 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. They also won 2-0 against the defending champions, the United States, in a friendly match. Alexia Putellas, who plays for FCB, is still the team's brightest star despite missing 10 months due to an ACL injury sustained during last year's European Championship. However, her participation in the first match against Costa Rica is doubtful. With Alexia Putellas possibly absent, we can focus on Aitana Bonmarti, who also plays for FCB. She has 5 goals and 7 assists in the Champions League. The Spanish women's team has been slow to get going, and perhaps we need to give them some time to see their true strength.
costa ricaThis is Costa Rica's second World Cup appearance. Their first World Cup appearance ended abruptly in the group stage. This time, however, they have assembled what is considered their best squad to date, scoring 22 goals and conceding none in four qualifying matches. Requel Rodríguez, who plays for Portland Thorns, is the team's key midfielder and boasts a career record of 55 goals for the national team. Can Costa Rica, whose goal is to advance to the knockout stage, successfully achieve their objective?
JapanJapan's women's national football team is ranked 11th in the world, a high position, and the team has never missed a World Cup finals. Japan even defeated the World Cup champions, the United States, but their success was short-lived, as they were eliminated in the Round of 16 in the last World Cup. Japan is a strong team, but many don't believe this Asian team has the ability to compete for the title. However, their group includes weaker teams like Costa Rica and Zambia, so advancing from the Round of 16 shouldn't be too difficult. The team has several players playing abroad, including midfielder Yui Hasegawa, who plays for Manchester City. He can create many attacking opportunities and threaten opponents; his performance in the World Cup is highly anticipated.
ZambiaThis is Zambia's first time participating in the World Cup, with their best historical result being a third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations. Even though the team's world ranking isn't particularly impressive, Zambia still possesses a certain level of strength in Africa. A sex scandal broke out within the team before the World Cup, which might slightly affect the atmosphere in the locker room. The team has a few players who play in European football, such as Racheal Kundananji, who plays for Madrid CFF and scored 25 goals in 29 appearances last season, ensuring the team's offensive output.
Group D Match Preview
EnglandThe women's national football team has participated in five World Cups, with their best result being fourth place in the 2015 World Cup. England is also one of the favorites to win this World Cup, and they may have a chance to reclaim the title while the United States' strength declines. Recently, England has been plagued by injuries and retirements among its key players, losing many of the heroes who contributed to their European Championship victory, which has significantly impacted their squad strength. The team's Dutch coach, Sarina Wiegman, led both the Netherlands and England to European Championship titles. Can we witness England's unbeaten run in 2022? Keira Walsh, who plays for FCB, is seen as the successor to retired England legend Fara Williams, and is an indispensable core player for England.
HaitiThe women's national football team is participating in the World Cup for the first time, ranked 53rd in the world. Old K is very unfamiliar with Haiti's overall strength and has no data to refer to. Haiti has a record of 3 wins and 7 losses in their last 10 matches, with two victories coming against significantly weaker opponents like Moldova and Senegal. Haiti has virtually no chance against strong teams.
DenmarkThis is Denmark's fourth appearance at the World Cup, with their best result being reaching the quarterfinals twice, a long and distant history. Denmark's strength has improved significantly recently, with the team progressing rapidly, achieving 6 wins and 4 losses in their last 10 matches, including a victory against the formidable Swedish women's national team. The team effectively utilizes their height, employing physical strength to attack and defend. Several players play abroad, with Pernille Harder, currently playing for Bayern Munich, having previously impressed at VfL Wolfsburg and Chelsea, demonstrating her ability to score and create scoring opportunities. We look forward to seeing how the "Women's Vikings" perform.
ChinaThe Chinese women's national football team has never missed a World Cup, with their best result being runner-up. They won the Asian Cup in 2022, finally reclaiming their title as Asia's strongest women's team after 16 years. For this World Cup, China has recruited several overseas players to bolster their strength. Their recent record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 matches may seem less than ideal, but those victories were against stronger teams like Spain, Brazil, and Sweden. This 7-match unbeaten run demonstrates the Chinese women's team's formidable competitive ability.
Group E Match Preview
USAThe US women's national team is arguably the strongest in women's football today, having reached the knockout stage in eight World Cups and winning four titles. Their record in their last 10 matches (9 wins, 1 loss) demonstrates their continued strength. While the US has extensive experience in international competitions, several key players are getting older, raising concerns about player fitness and health, which could potentially affect their performance. As the two-time World Cup champions, the US aims to defend their title and continue their reign as the strongest women's football team.
VietnamQualifying for the World Cup finals for the first time is a tremendous honor for the Vietnamese women's national football team, but the weight of that honor also brings immense pressure. Vietnam has shown significant improvement recently, reaching the quarterfinals of the 2022 AFC Asian Cup and finishing 6th overall. Captain Huynh Nhu plays for the Portuguese club Länk FC in Europe, becoming the first Vietnamese woman to play for a professional European club.
NetherlandsThe Netherlands women's national football team has qualified for the World Cup finals for the third time. After losing 2-0 to the United States in the previous World Cup final, they achieved their best-ever result as runners-up, solidifying their status as a truly world-class team. The Netherlands' journey to qualify for this World Cup was far from easy; given their strength, they shouldn't have only narrowly secured their place in the World Cup after a long qualifying campaign. The tactics of their head coach were a major factor contributing to their setback. Whether the Netherlands can return to their former form after the change of coach remains to be seen. The new Dutch coach, Andries Jonker, has extensive experience coaching teams such as VfL Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich, and FCB.
PortugalThis was the women's national football team's debut in the World Cup, having never qualified before. Portugal has had a difficult international run; had Russia not been banned, Portugal wouldn't have had a chance to participate in Euro 2022. In the playoffs against Cameroon, Portugal scored a penalty in stoppage time to secure their World Cup berth. With a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, all losses coming against strong opponents, Portugal's strength still offers a glimmer of hope.
Group F Match Preview
FranceFrance's best result in the Women's World Cup was 4th place in 2011. While they have consistently performed well, they have struggled to make a breakthrough in international competitions. Their best result in the European Championship was only reaching the semi-finals, and they are currently ranked 5th in the world. With the change of coach, France's tactics are expected to improve, as new coach Hervé Renard is adept at using high-pressing tactics and speed to prevent opponents from launching attacks. The most famous example is her leadership of Saudi Arabia in the 2022 Men's World Cup, where they defeated the eventual champions, Argentina.
JamaicaJamaica's women's national football team was eliminated in the group stage of the last World Cup and this is their second appearance in the tournament. Their best international result is third place in the CONCACAF Women's Soccer Championship. Notably, in the last World Cup, Jamaica only scored one goal and conceded 12 in the group stage, failing to win a single match. They have only won three of their last ten games, indicating a worrying recent form. The team features Khadija Shaw, who plays for Manchester City and is Jamaica's top scorer. Young player Jody Brown has a high goal-scoring efficiency and deserves our attention.
BrazilThe women's national football team has never missed the World Cup, and their performances have been quite impressive, with their best result being runner-up. They are currently ranked 8th in the world. Brazil has achieved 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, including a victory over strong teams like Japan and a draw against England, demonstrating excellent form. It's worth noting that Brazil's playing style is distinctive, emphasizing speed and physicality to pressure opponents. This means they expend considerable energy in each match, so close monitoring of their performance on the field is crucial to understanding how far they can go.
PanamaThe women's national football team is making its first appearance in the World Cup finals, achieving 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in its last 10 matches. Almost all of its wins were against weaker teams, including a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Japan and a resounding 7-0 victory against Spain that made Panama rethink its footballing prowess. Panama's qualification for the knockout stage of this World Cup will be challenging, given that Group F includes France and Brazil.
Group G Match Preview
ItalyThe women's national football team is ranked 16th in the world and has participated in the World Cup three times, with their best result being reaching the quarterfinals. Almost all the players play in the local league, with the majority coming from AS Roma and Juventus, meaning they have excellent teamwork. Italy's recent performance has been mediocre, so their overall strength will depend on their performance on the day.
ArgentinaThe women's national football team has participated in the World Cup three times, but has never advanced from the group stage and has never won a match. Argentina has achieved 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, which is a respectable record. However, Argentina's strength is indeed not superior, and the team's primary goal should be to successfully advance to the round of 16. Winning the championship is basically a dream.
South AfricaThis is the second time the women's national football team has participated in the World Cup. They failed to advance from the group stage in the previous tournament, but qualified this time through the Africa Cup of Nations. In their last 10 matches, they have a record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, including a humiliating 5-0 defeat to weaker Botswana, highlighting the need to strengthen their defense.
SwedenThe women's national football team is ranked 3rd in the world, behind only the United States and Germany. They have qualified for every World Cup, with their best result being runner-up, and have stood on the World Cup podium four times. Sweden is a world-class team; even without a World Cup title, their strength cannot be underestimated, and their desire to win the championship is undoubtedly high. Sweden has consistently performed well in international competitions, achieving 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, with a surprising defeat to Denmark in a friendly. Facing a defensively weak South Africa in their opening match presents a good opportunity for Sweden to secure their first World Cup victory. Fridolina Rolfo, who plays for FCB, is still remembered for scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final, and at her peak, she is poised to contribute significantly to Sweden's success.
Group H Preview
GermanyThe women's national team boasts stars from top European clubs, having won two World Cups and eight European Championships. Jule Brand and Klara Bühl, playing for Wolfsburg, are wingers who frequently pose a significant threat. Melanie Leupolz has also returned to the squad for this World Cup, potentially giving Germany an advantage in attack. Germany's reputation for producing excellent goalkeepers extends beyond the men's team; the women's team is equally formidable. Merle Frohms and Ann-Katrin Berger have made numerous spectacular saves for their national teams. Maria Luisa Grohs, who conceded only 8 goals in the league last season, was also left out of the squad, highlighting the strength of Germany's goalkeepers. While Voss-Tecklenberg led Germany to the quarterfinals of the 2019 World Cup, they reached the final of last year's European Championship. Although they didn't win gold, their complete squad boosted their confidence for the World Cup.
MoroccoThe women's national team secured their first-ever World Cup finals berth, having achieved their best-ever runner-up finish in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco's recent record is poor, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, although they did manage 0-0 draws in their last two friendly matches against strong teams Switzerland and Italy. In short, this World Cup debut will undoubtedly be a huge challenge for Morocco.
South KoreaThis is the third time the South Korean women's national football team has participated in the World Cup. Colin Bell took over as coach of the South Korean women's national team in the 2019 World Cup. Since then, they have shown more aggression and intensity. The Asians, who are not as tall as the others, will first face Colombia. Perhaps they will adopt an offensive approach against a team that has historically had a relatively disadvantage. Lee Geum-min, who plays for Brighton, has also performed well in Europe. The scorer Ji So-yun is known as "Ji Messi". Although it is his first time participating in the World Cup, he is a seven-time KFA Player of the Year. It is believed that he will not give up his first World Cup appearance easily and is determined to advance to the knockout stage.
ColombiaThe women's national team, participating in their third World Cup, is led by Nelson Abadía and employs a Tiki-taka style, relying on speed on the flanks to create danger. Last year, they achieved five consecutive wins in the Copa America, securing their World Cup berth in the semi-finals. However, they subsequently suffered repeated setbacks in the tournament. Despite their short passing and fast attacks, they squandered their chances in front of goal. Of particular note are the strong personalities, bold ideas, and rich skills of Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo, Daniela Montoya, and striker Catalina Usme, which may provide Colombia with valuable assistance.
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