Seven days to go: The 7️⃣ teams most likely to win the Women's World Cup | OneFootball
The likes of Netherlands, Brazil, Canada are dark horses and miss out as we look at the seven teams most likely to stake a claim for the Women’s World Cup this summer.
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AustraliaCaptain: Sam Kerr
Talk about a talismanic captain. Playing for the co-hosts, Kerr is the face of this tournament. Arguably the best striker in the world, she’s prolific with her head as well as her feet and her movement in the box is second to none.
Key player: Caitlin Foord
Teams are unlikely to go far relying on one forward, so it will be Caitlin Foord — skilful, creative, unselfish and superb with both feet — to support Kerr and strike if the Chelsea striker is not at her best.
What’s the big question?
Will the defence hold up as it has done in recent times and can the team get over the hump in big, tight games after they failed to do so four years ago and at the Olympics in 2021?
EnglandCaptain: Millie Bright
With Leah Williamson injured, it’s defensive partner Millie Bright with the armband this time around and she will have to juggle the responsibility of that and leading the defence.
Key player: Keira Walsh
The Player of the Match at last summer’s Euros final, Walsh screens the defence when England don’t have the ball and builds attacks when they do.
What’s the big question?
Ellen White is no longer around, Beth Mead is sidelined. So who will lead the line and who will score the goals? There will be plenty of focus on Lauren James and on new Arsenal forward Alessia Russo but Rachel Daly and Bethany England could also have a big impact.
FranceCaptain: Wendie Renard
There’s no Amandine Henry due to injury so Wendie Renard will lead France again. The experienced defender is as decorated as they
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