FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup odds: The early favourites ranked including England, the USA and more
A rundown of the favourites for the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup
There is no precedent for any side beating the Lionesses under manager Sarina Wiegman - of course, so much can change between now and the summer that fans won’t permit themselves to make pre-mature predictions. But having witnessed England overcome some of the tournament’s hottest favourites - Sweden, Spain and the United States - in 2022, supporters would be forgiven for getting a little bit excited.
There are tweaks to be made, connections to be forged, and surely a few injuries and obstacles to contend with along the way. But under Wiegman’s stewardship, among a generation of talented English players, surely the Lionesses have a better chance of bringing the World Cup trophy home than ever before?
Here are the ten sides tipped by current odds to go far in the tournament down under....
Here are the ten sides tipped by current odds to go far in the tournament down under....
5. The Netherlands - 14/1
The Oranje did not meet expectations at Euro 2022 and now face a rebuild under new coach Andries Jonker. His side will be tested from the word ‘go’ down under next summer as they fight their way out of a Group E featuring the World Champions USA. With Vivianne Miedema’s place in the Arsenal team looking uncertain, Jonker will need the Lionesses’ star striker to be back in-form for a strong shot at the World Cup.
6. France - 6/1
Lacked consistency at Euro 2022 and haven’t looked overly-convincing since. After “dragon”-like boss Corinne Diacre criticised her side’s efficiency during the championships, Les Bleues fired in a whopping 14 goals across two World Cup qualifiers in September before losing in friendlies to World Cup rivals Sweden and Germany in October.
7. Spain - 11/2
Hard to imagine how a side fraught with conflict could lift a major trophy next summer - but Spain certainly have the quality to go far in Oz. It seems unlikely that RFEF will meet mutinous players’ demands and replace Jorge Vilda so close to the World Cup, but he faces a huge challenge in the coming months, as unifying his squad is essential for Spain to be serious competitors.
8. Germany - 5/1
Don’t forget how close Germany came at Wembley on July 31. Were it not for a last-minute injury to Alexandra Popp, the hopeful home crowd and England’s superb game management - things might have looked very different. The two-time champions and 2016 Olympic Gold medallists will fancy their chances.