It has been a season to remember for women’s football with record attendances, more broadcast coverage than ever and now have a huge World Cup to look forward to.
The success of the European Championships in England last summer saw the game get an injection of interest that has boosted coverage of the game throughout the United Kingdom, with England and Scotland breaking domestic attendance records on almost a weekly basis.
Both England and the Republic of Ireland will head down under to compete for the Women’s World Cup, which is set to begin on July 20 in New Zealand as one of the host nations, The Football Ferns, face the might of Guro Reiten, Ada Hegerberg and their Norwegian side.
And as we edge closer to the tournament, many are wondering if England can make it a double success after winning last year’s Euros, if Megan Rapinoe and the USA can hold their crown or can Sam Kerr and her Matilda’s side can bring joy to her homeland?
Here are the current bookies favourites* for the tournament.
*All odds provided by SkyBet and are accurate at the time of writing. Odds are subject to change at any point. Please gamble responsibly.
1. England - 11/4
With only one defeat in 32 games heading into the tournament. Three wins in three have placed them as favourites. Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are one of the big favourites. Can they match their Euro 2022 victory down under this summer? Photo: GLYN KIRK
2. Spain - 9/2
The ongoing feud being the Spanish FA and the women's national team may rob some of the world's best players of an appearance at the World Cup. They are still second favourites though at 9/2. Photo: Mike Hewitt
3. United States - 9/2
Big hitters USA have won the last two World Cups but struggled to get out of the groups and had just one win so far. Photo: Alex Goodlett
4. France - 13/2
While some of their biggest names are doubts for the World Cup, the bookies still give them an outside chance though after an impressive performance against Brazil. Photo: Alex Pantling