As the countdown to the first-ever co-hosted Women's World Cup begins, teams from around the globe are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating and wide-open tournament. It has been four years since the USA's victory over the Netherlands in Lyon, and the anticipation for this year's competition is reaching new heights.
The road to the Women's World Cup has been a long and challenging one for all the teams involved. The club season concluded with Barcelona's dramatic comeback win over Wolfsburg in the Women's Champions League final, just seven weeks before the tournament kicks off in New Zealand. The proximity of these events raises questions about the potential impact of fatigue on the players. Will they be able to maintain their top form and perform at their best on the world stage?
While powerhouses like the USA, England, Spain, Germany, and France have assembled squads filled with talent from the world's top leagues, they are also mindful of the risk of player overload. Managing the physical and mental well-being of their players will be crucial to their success in the tournament. However, it's not just the established teams that will be in the spotlight. Each of the 32 rosters features key figures, including players from debutant nations such as Zambia, Haiti, and Portugal. These teams have the advantage of playing without the burden of expectation, which could make them unpredictable and exciting to watch.
The host nations, New Zealand and Australia, are particularly determined to make their mark on the tournament. New Zealand's Football Ferns and Australia's Matildas, led by the talismanic Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, will have the added advantage of playing in front of their passionate home supporters. The atmosphere is sure to be electric as these teams strive to leave a lasting impression on the global stage.
The Lionesses go into this tournament as European champions and will be looking to build on the impressive record they have gained under Sarina Wiegman having picked up 25 wins and just one defeat in her 32-match tenure as England Women's head coach so far. The bookies have priced England as the second favourites with all eyes on USA as the team to beat in this year's tournament.
Premier League odds and betting tips
Outright :
- USA - 5/2
- England - 4/1
- Spain - 9/2
- Germany - 7/1
- France - 10/1
- Australia - 10/1
- Sweden - 16/1
- Brazil - 25/1
- Netherlands - 25/1
- Canada - 33/1
- Japan - 33/1
- Bar - 50/1
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