It’s just under two months before kickoff of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and nations across the world are starting to wind down their preparations.
Fans and followers of various national teams are eagerly waiting for the coaches to announce their final squads that will represent the different countries at the global women’s football spectacle.
Flying the flag for the African continent is the quartet of South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco, and Zambia – with the latter two making their debut.
The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana are making their second appearance at the world stage at this level, while the Super Falcons of Nigeria are returning for the ninth time – they have been to every FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament since 1991, but have only managed to get out of the group stages on two occasions (USA 1999 – quarterfinals; France 2019 – Round of 16).
The West Africans are in Group B alongside co-hosts Australia, Canada and debutants, Republic of Ireland. In Group C, the Zambians will test their strength against Costa Rica, Spain and former world champions Japan.
Desiree Ellis’ South African team is in Group G alongside Sweden, Italy and Argentina while Morocco will tackle Colombia, South Korea and two-time world champs Germany in Group H.
FIFA has compiled early analysis on all the teams, and our focus is on the countries that will face Africa’s representatives:
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup team info:
Group B:
- Australia | Team Analysis
- Republic of Ireland | Team Analysis
- Nigeria | Team Analysis
- Canada | Team Analysis
Group C:
- Spain | Team Analysis
- Costa Rica | Team Analysis
- Zambia | Team Analysis
- Japan | Team Analysis
Group G:
- Sweden | Team Analysis
- South Africa | Team Analysis
- Italy | Team Analysis
- Argentina | Team Analysis
Group H:
- Germany | Team Analysis
- Morocco | Team Analysis
- Colombia | Team Analysis
- Korea Republic | Team Analysis
Women’s World Cup fixture schedule
View the full Women’s World Cup fixture schedule.
View the Women’s World Cup route to the final.
Source: FIFA.com
