The 2023 Women’s World Cup is now officially 100 days away, and of the top 12 ranked teams in the world, there isn’t a single one preparing for the tournament without at least one big reason to worry.
These teams comprise the favorites to win it all once the World Cup begins in July, but what could prevent each of them from lifting the trophy? From player revolts, to injured stars, to fights with their federations and more, every team is facing a unique challenge.
With ESPN sending several reporters to Australia and New Zealand for this summer’s big tournament, we’ve asked our experts to dig into the big, burning questions that face these top dozen World Cup contenders. Caitlin Murray, Sophie Lawson, Mark Ogden, Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, Tim Vickery and Marissa Lordanic break down where these powerhouse teams stand, presented in the order of their FIFA world rankings.
No. 1: The United States
2:35
The issues facing the big teams 100 days from the World Cup
A host of ESPN FC contributors explain the key issues facing some of the tournament favourites 100 days out from the Women’s World Cup.
