We’re now less than a month away from the start of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and there are a number of teams looking to cause an upset.
The likes of the United States, England, Spain and Germany are amongst the favourites, and you have teams such as Denmark, Canada and Sweden who may be counted as dark horses. But what of the outsiders? Those who may not even be fancied of getting out of the group stage, but travel to Australia and New Zealand with the hope of proving everyone wrong.
Included among those teams are a handful of nations making their debuts at the Women’s World Cup, as well as a couple of bigger names who have just been given a tough group stage draw. Read on for all the essential info on those teams, including odds, confirmed or provisional squads as well as the players to look out for.
Colombia Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & players to watch
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Colombia to win the Women’s World Cup | 200/1 |
| Colombia to beat South Korea | 6/5 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Colombia vs South Korea | Sydney Football Stadium | 25 July, 3am BST |
| Germany vs Colombia | Sydney Football Stadium | 30 July, 10:30am BST |
| Morocco vs Colombia | Perth Rectangular Stadium | 3 August, 11am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 25th
- How many World Cup appearances? This will be Colombia’s third appearance at the World Cup.
- Best finish: Colombia reached the last 16 in 2015, losing to the United States.
- Golden Boot contender: Catalina Usme
- Player to watch: Linda Caicedo
Philippines Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Philippines to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Philippines to beat Switzerland | 60/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Provisional squad:
- Goalkeepers: Kiara Fontanilla, Kaiya Jota, Olivia McDaniel, Inna Palacios
- Defenders: Maya Alcantara, Alicia Barker, Angela Beard, Reina Bonta, Malea Cesar, Jessika Cowart, Sofia Harrison, Hali Long, Dominique Randle
- Midfielders: Tahnai Annis, Ryley Bugay, Anicka Castaneda, Sara Eggesvik, Kaya Hawkinson, Eva Madarang, Jessica Miclat, Isabella Pasion, Quinley Quezada, Jaclyn Sawicki
- Forwards: Sarina Bolden, Isabella Flanigan, Carleigh Frilles, Katrina Guillou, Chandler McDaniel, Meryll Serrano
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Philippines vs Switzerland | Forsyth Barr Stadium | 21 July, 6am BST |
| New Zealand vs Philippines | Wellington Regional Stadium | 25 July, 6:30am BST |
| Norway vs Philippines | Eden Park | 30 July, 8am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 46th
- How many World Cup appearances? This will be Philippines’ first ever World Cup
- Best finish: N/A
- Golden Boot contender: Katrina Guillou
- Player to watch: Sarina Bolden
Panama Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Panama to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Panama to beat Brazil | 70/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Brazil vs Panama | Hindmarsh Stadium | 24 July, 12pm BST |
| Panama vs Jamaica | Perth Rectangular Stadium | 29 July, 1:30pm BST |
| Panama vs France | Sydney Football Stadium | 2 August, 11am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 52nd
- How many World Cup appearances? Panama are making their debut at the World Cup this summer.
- Best finish: N/A
- Golden Boot contender: Karla Riley
- Player to watch: Marta Cox
Morocco Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Morocco to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Morocco to beat Germany | 70/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Preliminary squad:
- Goalkeepers: Ines Arouaissa, Khadija Errmichi, Assia Zouhair
- Defenders: Hanane Ait El Haf, Nouhaila Benzina, Siham Boukhami, Ghizlane Chiiri, Nesryne El Chad, Rkia Mazrouai, Yasmine Mrabet, Zineb Redouani, Sabah Seghir
- Midfielders: Ghizlane Chebbak, Najat Badri, Anissa Lahmari, Sarah Kassi, Elodie Nakkach
- Forwards: Salma Amani, Rosella Ayane, Anissa Belkasmi, Sofia Bouftini, Kenza Chapelle, Fatima Gharbi, Samya Hassani, Ibtissam Jraidi, Sakina Ouzraoui Diki, Imane Saoud, Fatima Tagnaout
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Germany vs Morocco | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium | 24 July, 9:30am BST |
| South Korea vs Morocco | Hindmarsh Stadium | 30 July, 5:30am BST |
| Morocco vs Colombia | Perth Rectangular Stadium | 3 August, 11am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 72nd
- How many World Cup appearances? Morocco are making their World Cup debut this summer.
- Best finish: N/A
- Golden Boot contender: Rosella Ayane
- Player to watch: Ghizlane Chebbak
Vietnam Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Vietnam to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Vietnam to beat USA | 40/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Preliminary squad:
- Goalkeepers: Tran Thi Kim Thanh, Khong Thi Hang, Dao Thi Kieu Oanh, Doan Thi Ngoc Phuong
- Defenders: Chuong Thi Kieu, Tran Thi Thu Thao, Hoang Thi Loan, Tran Thi Thu, Luong Thi Thu Thuong, Nguyen Thi My Anh, Le Thi Diem My, Tran Thi Hai Linh, Tran Thi Thuy Nga, Ha Thi Ngoc Uyen
- Midfielders: Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung, Duong Thi Van, Tran Thi Thuy Trang, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy, Thai Thi Thao, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, Ngan Thi Van Su, Nguyen Thi Truc Huong, Tran Nguyen Bao Chau
- Forwards: Huynh Nhu, Pham Hai Yen, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, Nguyen Thi Tuyet Ngan, Vu Thi Hoa
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| USA vs Vietnam | Eden Park | 22 July, 2am BST |
| Portugal vs Vietnam | Waikato Stadium | 27 July, 8:30am BST |
| Vietnam vs Netherlands | Forsyth Barr Stadium | 1 August, 8am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 32nd
- How many World Cup appearances? This will be Vietnam’s first ever World Cup.
- Best finish: N/A
- Golden Boot contender: Huynh Nhu
- Player to watch: Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung
Nigeria Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Nigeria to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Nigeria to beat Canada | 17/2 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Confirmed squad:
- Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tochukwu Oluehi, Yewande Balogun
- Defenders: Onome Ebi, Osinachi Ohale, Glory Ogbonna, Ashleigh Plumptre, Rofiat Imuran, Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin
- Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinda, Rasheedat Ajibade, Toni Payne, Christy Ucheibe, Deborah Abiodun, Jennifer Echegini
- Forwards: Uchenna Kanu, Gift Monday, Ify Onumonu, Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie, Francisca Ordega, Esther Okoronkwo
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Nigeria vs Canada | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium | 21 July, 3:30am BST |
| Australia vs Nigeria | Lang Park | 27 July, 11am BST |
| Ireland vs Nigeria | Lang Park | 31 July, 11am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 40th
- How many World Cup appearances? This will be Nigeria’s ninth World Cup appearance, one of the tournament’s ever-present nations.
- Best finish: Nigeria reached the quarter-finals in 1999, losing to Brazil.
- Golden Boot contender: Asisat Oshoala
- Player to watch: Ify Onumonu
Zambia Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Zambia to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Zambia to beat Japan | 50/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Preliminary squad:
- Goalkeepers: Catherine Musonda, Eunice Sakala, Hazel Nali, Chitete Munsaka, Letisha Lungu
- Defenders: Margaret Belemu, Martha Tembo, Lushomo Mweemba, Agness Musase, Esther Siamfuko, Pauline Zulu, Esther Banda, Judith Soko, Jacqueline Nkole, Mary Mulenga, Vast Phiri
- Midfielders: Comfort Selemani, Misozi Zulu, Ireen Lungu, Hellen Chanda, Evarine Katongo, Mary Wilombe, Susan Banda, Rhoda Chileshe, Prisca Chilufya, Avell Chitundu
- Forwards: Xiomara Mapepa, Lubandji Ochumba, Regina Chanda, Hellen Mubanga, Racheal Nachula, Grace Chanda, Racheal Kundananji, Barbra Banda, Maylan Mulenga
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Zambia vs Japan | Waikato Stadium | 22 July, 8am BST |
| Spain vs Zambia | Eden Park | 26 July, 8:30am BST |
| Costa Rica vs Zambia | Waikato Stadium | 31 July, 8am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 77th
- How many World Cup appearances? Zambia are making their World Cup debut
- Best finish: N/A
- Golden Boot contender: Barbra Banda
- Player to watch: Racheal Kundananji
Costa Rica Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Costa Rica to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Costa Rica to beat Spain | 40/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Preliminary squad:
- Goalkeepers: Priscilla Tapia, Daniel Solera, Noelia Bermudez, Genesis Perez
- Defenders: Mariana Benavides, Maria Paula Elizondo, Daniela Cruz, Lixy Rodriguez, Valeria del Campo, Maria Paula Porras, Yesmi Rodriguez, Fabiola Villalobos, Maria Coto, Gabriela Guillen
- Midfielders: Katherine Alvarado, Mariela Campos, Gloriana Villalobos, Emilie Valenciano, Melissa Herrera, Cristin Granados, Yerling Ovares, Emily Flores, Alexandra Pinell, Sheika Scott. Raquel Rodriguez
- Forwards: Catalina Estrada, Priscila Chinchilla, Carolina Venegas, Sofia Varela, Maria Paula Salas
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Spain vs Costa Rica | Wellington Regional Stadium | 21 July, 8:30am BST |
| Japan vs Costa Rica | Forsyth Barr Stadium | 26 July, 6am BST |
| Costa Rica vs Zambia | Waikato Stadium | 31 July, 8am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 36th
- How many World Cup appearances? This will be Costa Rica’s second appearance at the World Cup
- Best finish: Costa Rica were knocked out of the group stages at the 2015 World Cup
- Golden Boot contender: Priscila Chinchilla
- Player to watch: Raquel Rodriguez
Argentina Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Argentina to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Argentina to beat Italy | 17/2 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Italy vs Argentina | Eden Park | 24 July, 7am BST |
| Argentina vs South Africa | Forsyth Barr Stadium | 28 July, 1am BST |
| Argentina vs Sweden | Waikato Stadium | 2 August, 8am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 28th
- How many World Cup appearances? Argentina will take part in their fourth World Cup this summer
- Best finish: Argentina have exited at the group stage in each of their previous three World Cup appearances.
- Golden Boot contender: Yamila Rodriguez
- Player to watch: Estefania Banini
South Africa Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| South Africa to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| South Africa to beat Sweden | 22/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Preliminary squad:
- Goalkeepers: Andile Dlamini, Kaylin Swart, Regirl Nhobeni, Kebotseng Moletsane, Asa Rabalao
- Defenders: Asanda Hadebe, Karabo Dhlamini, Fikile Magama, Cimone Sauls, Lebohang Ramalepe, Tiisetso Makhubela, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Bongeka Gamede
- Midfielders: Thubelihle Shamase, Kholosa Biyana, Thalea Smidt, Reflioe Jane, Sibluee Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Nomvula Kgoale, Robyn Moodaly, Amogelang Motau
- Forwards: Nicole Michael, Gabriela Salgado, Sphumelele Shamase, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Noxolo Cesane, Melinda Kgadiete, Nthabiseng Majiya, Lelona Daweti, Wendy Shongwe, Ntombifikile Ndlovu, Hildah Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| Sweden vs South Africa | Wellington Regional Stadium | 23 July, 6am BST |
| Argentina vs South Africa | Forsyth Barr Stadium | 28 July, 1am BST |
| South Africa vs Italy | Wellington Regional Stadium | 2 August, 8am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 54th
- How many World Cup appearances? This will be South Africa’s second appearance at the World Cup
- Best finish: South Africa were knocked out of the group stages in 2019
- Golden Boot contender: Hildah Magaia
- Player to watch: Linda Motlhalo
Jamaica Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Jamaica to win the Women’s World Cup | 500/1 |
| Jamaica to beat France | 70/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Preliminary squad:
- Goalkeepers: Rebecca Spencer, Sydney Schneider, Liya Brooks
- Defenders: Allyson Swaby, Chantelle Swaby, Konya Plummer, Deneisha Blackwood, Satara Murray, Vyan Sampson, Tiernny Wiltshire
- Midfielders: Peyton McNamara, Drew Spence, Trudi Carter, Solai Washington, Giselle Washington, Rachel Jones, Atalanta Primus
- Forwards: Bunny Shaw, Jody Brown, Tiffany Cameron, Kameron Simmonds, Kiki van Zanten, Mikayla Dayes, Paige Bailey-Gayle
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| France vs Jamaica | Sydney Football Stadium | 23 July, 11am BST |
| Panama vs Jamaica | Perth Rectangular Stadium | 29 July, 1:30pm BST |
| Jamaica vs Brazil | Melbourne Rectangular Stadium | 2 August, 11am BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 43rd
- How many World Cup appearances? Jamaica are making their second appearance at the World Cup
- Best finish: Jamaica were knocked out of the group stage in 2019
- Golden Boot contender: Bunny Shaw
- Player to watch: Atlanta Primus
Haiti Women’s World Cup 2023 odds & best players
| Betting Market | Odds |
| Haiti to win the Women’s World Cup | 200/1 |
| Haiti to beat England | 70/1 |
*You have to be 18+ to gamble. All odds within this article are accurate at the time of writing (18:30, 21/06/2023). GambleAware.
Group Stage fixtures
| Fixture | Stadium | Date |
| England vs Haiti | Lang Park | 22 July, 10:30am BST |
| China vs Haiti | Hindmarsh Stadium | 28 July, 12pm BST |
| Haiti vs Denmark | Perth Rectangular Stadium | 1 August, 12pm BST |
- FIFA World ranking: 53rd
- How many World Cup appearances? Haita are making their World Cup debut
- Best finish: N/A
- Golden Boot contender: Batcheba Louis
- Player to watch: Melchie Dumornay
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