by Genevieve Henry (5/7/23) Above: Vietnam celebrate after qualifying for their first World Cup after winning the play-offs at the Asian Cup last year. Photo: Tuoi Tre News. The Vietnamese Women’s National Team, also known as Những Nữ Chiến Binh Sao Vàng (Golden Star Women Warriors) are a vibrant team full of young talent andContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Vietnam”
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World Cup Preview: Portugal
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (4/7/23) Above: World Cup debutants Portugal. Photo: Football Arroyo. Portugal, ranked 21 in the FIFA list, have made it to their first-ever World Cup. The Selecção das Quinas (corner selection) are out to make up for lost time by raising eyebrows with results in the tournament. Squad: Goalkeepers: Rute Costa (Benfica Lisbon,Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Portugal”
World Cup Preview: Netherlands
by Kris Goman Above: The Netherlands will be tough opposition to crack during the World Cup – albeit without the talismanic Vivianne Miedama. Photo: Versus. Runners-up in France 2019 to add to their Euro 2017 title, but the present-day Netherlands squad are both post-Sarina Wiegman and without the injured Vivianne Miedema which makes life considerablyContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Netherlands”
World Cup Preview: United States of America
by Denise Duffy (2/7/23) Above: The USWNT are fully focused to win their third successive World Cup. Photo: Goal. Four stars on the shirts of the USA is all you need to know about the history of the US team at World Cups. Performance under pressure has been their winning formula. Always prepared, the UnitedContinue reading “World Cup Preview: United States of America”
World Cup Preview: Haiti
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (1/7/23) Above: Haiti celebrate their first-ever qualification for the World Cup after coming through the inter-continental play-offs in New Zealand earlier this year. Photo: Batcheba Louis Twitter. Haiti, nicknamed ‘Les Grenadières’ (The Pomegranates) have qualified for their first-ever World Cup. Ranked by FIFA at 53 in the world, they are one ofContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Haiti”
World Cup Preview: China
by Genevieve Henry (30/6/23) Above: China lift the Asian Women’s Cup last year – their ninth triumph in the event which sealed their qualification for the World Cup. Photo: The Bridge. A team with a long history and a solid record against top opposition, the Asian champions will be looking to come out firing atContinue reading “World Cup Preview: China”
World Cup Preview: England
by Nathan Edwards (29/6/23) Above: The Lionesses lift the Finalissima trophy in April. They will be looking to complete the set of major international trophies in Australia this August. Photo: Lionesses. England and their fans will head to Australia hunting for that elusive trophy that would see them complete the set of major international trophiesContinue reading “World Cup Preview: England”
World Cup Preview: Denmark
by Aimee Logan (28/6/23) Above: Denmark will be looking for plenty to celebrate when they return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years this July. Photo: Maja Hitij. Denmark known as ‘De rød-hvide’ (meaning ‘The Red and White) are set to play in their fifth World Cup this year – albeitContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Denmark”
World Cup Preview: Zambia
by Genevieve Henry (27/6/23) Above: Zambia, who will be one of the most enjoyable teams to watch at this World Cup. Photo: Lusaka Times. Zambia, also known as the Copper Queens, are a team that is ready to take the world by storm. Although they were one of the first women’s teams to be establishedContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Zambia”
World Cup Preview: Costa Rica
by Jorge Ceron (26/6/23) Above: Costa Rica celebrate their World Cup qualification. Photo: Periódico Diez. After missing out on France 2019, Costa Rica are back for this year’s World Cup and are out to ensure that their second tournament is even more memorable than their first. Squad At the time of writing, Costa Rica haveContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Costa Rica”
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