New Zealand, Norway, Philippines & Switzerland: A guide to Group A at Women's World Cup 2023
The 2023 Women's World Cup is taking place in Australia and New Zealand between 20 July and 20 August. Hosts New Zealand are in Group A, along with former champions Norway, debutants Philippines, and Switzerland. BBC Sport takes a closer look at those teams.
Manager: Jitka Klimkova, 48, became the first full-time female head coach of the Football Ferns in 2021. The former Czech Republic international defender had previously coached New Zealand Under-17s and served as assistant coach to the U-20s and national team, as well as being part of the United States' coaching set-up. After being appointed, she said her goal was "to win our first ever games during the World Cup".
Star player: Captain Ali Riley , 35, is a vastly-experienced defender who won her 150th cap in February and has previously played for clubs including Chelsea and Bayern Munich. The American-born player, who co-hosts a TV show on vegan cooking for athletes, moved to her hometown of Los Angeles to play for Angel City in 2022.
Form guide
Tournament history
Manager: Hege Riise, 53, took over from Swede Martin Sjogren after Norway's group stage exit from Euro 2022. The former midfielder, who is Norway's record appearance-maker with 188 caps, was interim England coach before current manager Sarina Wiegman arrived, as well as leading Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. As a player she won Euro 1993, the 1995 World Cup and gold at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Star player: Inaugural Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg, 27, has had an injury-hit season with French side Lyon but remains one of the most feared strikers in world football. The all-time Women's Champions League top scorer ended her five-year exile from international football prior to last
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