by Camilia Lane (10/7/23) Above: Sweden will be hoping for plenty of celebrations in July and August at the World Cup. Photo: Naomi Baker. Ranked third in the world, Sweden always seen to produce strong performances when a major tournament comes around. Peter Gerhardsson will manage the team for his sixth year after taking overContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Sweden”
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World Cup Preview: Panama
by Genevieve Henry (9/7/23) The Panama Women’s National Team has been on the brink of success for years, and in qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, they have gone above and beyond expectations. Nicknamed Las Canaleras, this young, talented, and beloved team will aim to give their fans hope for the future. Above: Panama celebrateContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Panama”
World Cup Preview: Jamaica
by Rachel Cohen (8/7/23) Above: Heading for their second World Cup in a row – Jamaica. Photo: JFF. Known as the Reggae Girlz, this is Jamaica’s second World Cup qualification in a row. They have few expectations but have sufficient quality to hope they might pull off a surprise. More trivially, off the pitch, forContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Jamaica”
World Cup Preview: Brazil
by Aimee Reynolds (7/7/23) Above: Brazil celebrate their qualification. Photo: Luisa Gonzalez. The Brazil national women’s team is one of the strongest teams in the world, ranked ninth overall. Pia Sundhage’s side has some of the most skillful players in the world which could lead to big things for this July and August. Squad Goalkeepers:Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Brazil”
World Cup Preview: France
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (6/7/23) Above: France look to acclimatise for their trip to Australia for the World Cup. Photo: FFF. The France women’s national football team, nicknamed ‘Les Bleues’ (The Blue ones) will be looking to live up to their FIFA World Ranking of fifth to go deep into this year’s tournament. Squad French headContinue reading “World Cup Preview: France”
World Cup Preview: Vietnam
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”
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”
