The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20 is already bigger than ever. The number of teams has increased from 24 to 32 teams. The prize pool jumped from $30 million in 2019 to $110 million. The champion will be paid $4.29 million, and the team eliminated in the group stage will also receive $1.56 million.
It will also be the ideal platform for stylish players from around the world to showcase their talents. From beginners preparing for route events to experienced players looking to stay in style at the top of their careers.
Here is a look at who is anticipated to make a name for themselves in Australia and New Zealand.
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
1. Sophia Smith, United States
Smith may be a World Cup neophyte, but she has America in her sights. The women’s public platoon is anticipated to leave a literacy wind as one of the undisputed starters in the attack. The 22- time-old forward made steady thresholds last time after impressing for club and country, and is on a hot band- Smith has 10 pretensions and five assists for the Portland frustrations so far this season.
2. Sam Kerr, Australia
All eyes will be on Kerr, who’s anticipated to continue her character as the world’s top goal scorer at the World Cup on home soil. The 30- time-old is coming off a 29 thing season in all competitions for Chelsea and will be a make-or-break factor for the co-hosts, who are considered likely contenders to win the whole thing.
3. Marta, F, Brazil
One last dance for the greatest player of her generation. Marta, having recovered from an ACL tear, might not start for Brazil. But, well, she’s Marta, and this is her final World Cup; keep your eyes glued every chance you get.
4. Lena Oberdorf, Germany
The two-time World Cup winners have spent the last four times refreshing their team, with Oberdorf leading the new guard. The 21- time-old protective midfielder skillfully disrupts the opposition’s play and has an emotional capability to read the game, which will serve Germany well in their pursuit of another title. Oberdorf also has a plenitude of experience at the loftiest position of the game – she was in Germany’s 2019 World Cup team and the 2022 Women’s Euro team.
5. Keira Walsh, England
Walsh has been on the rise since subscribing for a record transfer figure from Barcelona last summer and is fleetly developing a character as one of the stylish central midfielders in the game. The tactically canny 26- time-old is complete in both defense and attack, making him England’s most important player at the World Cup.
6. Alexia Putellas, Spain
Putellas has won the last two Ballond’Or awards and is arguably one of the most stylish attacking midfielders in the world, but has spent important of last time recovering from an ACL injury. She only returned to play in April, so fitness is a concern for her and Spain, but she figures to be a huge force if she is ready to go. However, anticipate Etana Bonamati to cut some slack, as she did for Barcelona last season, If not.
7. Barbara Banda, Zambia
The Zambian forward shone at the Tokyo Olympics when she came the first woman in the event’s history to score successive chapeau- tricks, and looks set to give her opponents a tough fight again. Take a look at recent results she scored doubly as Zambia won 3- 2 against Germany before this month.
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8. Ada Hegerberg, Norway
After missing the 2019 World Cup while fighting for equal treatment from Norway’s FA, the star forward has returned to the team ahead of the 2022 Women’s Euro. She’ll be eager to score pretensions in this World Cup, as will her teammate Caroline Graham Hansen, who was knocked out at the group stage in last time’s event.
9. Yui Hasegawa, Japan
The creative-inclined Hasegawa has exactly the rates a platoon looks for in an attacking midfielder and he has the experience of a Japan side full of youthful talent. However, Hasegawa will probably be the on-field leader to help Japan re-emerge on the world’s biggest stage, If the 2011 titleholders go down poorly.
10. Kadidiatou Diani, France
France had just three months to work with new trainer Hervé Renard, who replaced Corinne Diacre after Diacre and her two teammates blamed Diacre and the confederation for a lack of professionalism. still, the forward’s recent form will serve as a good structure block as Renard aims high with the talented France side – she scored 30 league pretensions for Paris Saint- Germain last season, and she can play as a winger and center forward. professed as both.
These are just a few of the many talented young players who will be on display at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. It is sure to be an exciting tournament, and these players are all worth keeping an eye on.
