Top 10 Women’s World Cup squads as teams prepare for Australia and New Zealand

10 July 2023 , 09:11

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The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is set to be the most competitive version of the tournament yet (Image: Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

The Women’s World Cup is just 10 days away and the billing for the most competitive edition of the tournament yet is nothing short of extraordinary.

All eyes are on the final squad lists as the first-ever 32-team Women’s World Cup zooms into focus.

Each nation must name a maximum of 23 players to bring to Australia and New Zealand. Teams have until 10 July to submit their final rosters, with games beginning on 20 July and culminating with the final on 18 August in Sydney.

Below is a rundown of the final World Cup squad lists from the top-ranked FIFA nations.

USA

Goalkeepers : Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher

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Defenders : Alana Cook, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O’Hara, Emily Sonnett

Midfielders : Savannah DeMelo, Julie Ertz, Lindsay Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Samchez, Andi Sullivan

Forwards : Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson, Lynn Williams

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Germany

Goalkeepers : Ann-Katrin Berger, Merle Frohms, Stina Johannes

Defenders : Sara Doorsoun, Chantal Hagel, Marina Hegering, Kathrin Hendrich, Sophia Kleinherne, Sjoeke Nusken, Felicitas Rauch

Midfielders : Sara Dabritz, Svenja Huth, Lena Lattwein, Melanie Leopulz, Lina Magull, Lena Oberdorf

Forwards : Alexandra Popp, Nicole Anyomi, Jule Brand, Klara Buhl, Laura Freigang, Lea Schuller, Sydney Lohmann

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Sweden

Goalkeepers : Zecira Muscovic, Jennifer Falk, Tove Enblom

Defenders : Jonna Andersson, Linda Sembrant, Amanda Nilden, Hanna Lundkvist, Magdalena Eriksson, Emma Kullberg, Nathalie Björn, Anna Sandberg

Midfielders : Kosovare Asllani, Filippa Angeldahl, Carolie Seger, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Hannah Bennison, Olivia Schough

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Forwards : Madelen Janogy, Matilda Vinberg, Sofia Jakobsson, Stina Blackstenius, Rebecka Blomqvist, Fridolina Rolfo

England

Goalkeepers : Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Ellie Roebuck

Defenders : Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Esme Morgan, Lotte Wubben-Moy

Midfielders : Laura Coombs, Jordan Nobbs, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh, Katie Zelem

Forwards : Rachel Daly, Bethany England, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Katie Robinson, Alessia Russo

France

Goalkeepers : Solene Durand, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Constance Picaud

Defenders : Maelle Lakrar, Wendie Renard, Estelle Cascarino, Elisa de Almeida, Sakina Karchaoui, Selma Bacha, Aissatou Tounkara

Midfielders : Sandie Toletti, Grace Geyoro, Amandine Henry, Amel Majri, Laurina Fazer, Kenza Dali, Lea Le Garrec

Forwards : Eugenie Le Sommer, Clara Mateo, Viviane Asseyi, Vicky Becho, Kadidiatou Diani, Naomie Feller

Spain

Goalkeepers : Cata Coll, Misa Rodriguez, Enith Salon

Defenders : Ivana Andres, Ona Batlle, Laia Codina, Olga Carmona, Rocio Galvez, Oihana Hernandez, Irene Paredes

Midfielders : Tere Abelleira, Aitana Bonmati, Irene Gurrero, Jenne Hermoso, Maria Perez, Alexia Putellas, Claudia Zornoza

Forwards : Mariona Caldentay, Marta Cardona, Athenea del Castillo, Esther Gonzalez, Eva Navarro, Salma Paralluelo

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Canada - Provisional

Goalkeepers: Sabrina D’Angelo, Lysianne Proulx, Kailen Sheridan

Defenders: Kadeisha Buchanan, Gabrielle Carle, Allysha Chapman, Vanessa Gilles, Ashley Lawrence, Jayde Riviere, Shelina Zadorsky

Midfielders: Simi Awujo, Jessie Fleming, Julia Grosso, Quinn, Sophie Schmidt

Forwards: Christine Sinclair, Olivia Smith, Jordyn Huitema, Cloe Lacasse, Adriana Leon, Nichelle Prince, Deanne Rose, Evelyn Viens

Brazil

Goalkeepers : Camila Rodrigues, Leticia Izidoro, Barbara

Defenders : Bruninha, Antonia, Kathellen, Rafealle, Tamires, Lauren Costa

Midfielders : Duda Sampaio, Kerolin, Luana, Adriana, Ana Vitoria, Ary Borges

Forwards : Andressa Alves, Geyse, Nycole, Bia Zaneratto, Debinha, Gabi Nunes, Marta

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Netherlands

Goalkeepers : Lize Kop, Daphne van Domselaar, Jacintha Weimar

Defenders : Merel van Dongen, Dominique Janssen, Stefanie van der Gragt, Aniek Nouwen, Caitlin Dijkstra, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Wilms

Midfielders : Sherida Spitse, Danielle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Jackie Groenen, Victoria Pelova, Damaris Egurrola, Wieke Kaptein, Jill Baijings

Forwards : Lieke Martens, Renate Jansen, Katja Snoeijs, Esmee Brugts, Lineth Beerensteyn, Pelova, Damaris Egurrola, Wieke Kaptein, Jill Baijings

Australia

Goalkeepers : Mackenzie Arnold, Teagan Micah, Lydia Williams

Defenders : Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Clare Polkinghorne, Courtney Nevin, Aivi Luik, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Hunt, Charlotte Grant

Midfielders : Tameka Yallop, Clare Wheeler, Emily Van Egmond, Katrina Gorry, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Alex Chidiac

Forwards : Sam Kerr, Courtnee Vine, Kyah Simon, Hayley Raso, Mary Fowler, Caitlin Foord

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