The top-ranked United States women are set to challenge for their third straight FIFA Women’s World Cup title, readying for the 2023 edition of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.
They will have plenty of challengers to that throne, with top teams around the world looking to knock the USWNT off their perch.
Some of those challengers also come with history against the United States, as a number of high-profile women’s teams around the world have managed significant wins over the U.S. throughout the years.
Judging based on historical battles, current talent, and chances to win the Women’s World Cup, here are the top five opponents that would provide the biggest challenge and juiciest matchup for the United States should they meet in the knockout stages.
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Old, familiar foes such as China and Norway do not feature on the list due to their recent dips in form. We’re focused on nations with a real chance of winning this year’s tournament.
5. Japan (FIFA No. 11)
- USA leads all-time record 30W-8D-1L
You wouldn’t know it by the all-time record, but these two teams have a significant shared World Cup…
