Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 team list of all participating countries

African players

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Di FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 go start on 20 July reach 20 August 2023 wit 32 kontris to compete for the first time for Australia and New Zealand.

Na 12-teams first begin di tournament for 1991, dem later expand to 16 kontris at USA 1999 and 24 for Canada 2015.

But for di 2023 edition, na 32 teams go feature for di tournament. Na di first time wey two kontris go host di Women’s World Cup – Australia and New Zealand.

USA na di defending champions and dem dey plan to become di first team for di competition history to win di tournament three times in a row.

Di group stage go start on July 20 and run for ova a two-week period and den finish on 3 August.

Dat stage go see group winners and runners-up qualify for di round of 16, wey go take place from 5 – 8 August.

Di quarter-finals, wey go shele for Wellington, Auckland, Brisbane and Sydney, dey scheduled for 11 – 12 August.

Di first semi-final dem go play am on 15 August for Auckland, di oda semi-final go take place on August 16 for di Accor Stadium in Sydney, wey go then host di final on August 20.

Dem go play di Third-place play-off di day before di final on 19 August for Brisbane.

Fifa Women’s World cup squad list

GROUP A

New Zealand Women’s World Cup 2023 squad

Goalkeepers: Erin Nayler, Victoria Esson, Anna Leat

Defenders: Elizabeth Anton, Claudia Bunge, CJ Bott, Michaela Foster, Ali Riley, Rebekah Stott, Katie Bowen

Midfielders: Malia Steinmetz, Ria Percival, Daisy Cleverley, Annalie Longo, Olivia Chance, Betsy Hassett

Forwards: Paige Satchell, Jacqui Hand, Hannah Wilkinson, Grace Jale, Gabi Rennie, Indiah-Paige Riley, Milly Clegg

Norway Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Cecilie Fiskerstrand Aurora Mikalsen Guro Pettersen

Defenders: Guro Bergsvand Marit Bratberg Lund Tuva Hansen Mathilde Harviken Sara Horte Maren Mjelde Anja Sonstevold

Midfielders: Thea Bjelde Julie Blakstad Vilde Boe Risa Caroline Graham Hansen Frida Maanum Ingrid Syrstad Engen

Forwards: Amalie Eikeland Emilie Haavi Ada Hegerberg Anna Josendal Guro Reiten Sophie Roman Haug Karin Saevik

Switzerland FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers Seraina Friedli, Livia Peng, Gaelle Thalmann

Defenders: Lara Marti, Viola Calligaris, Luana Buhler, Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic, Noelle Maritz, Laura Felber, Nadine Riesen, Julia Stierli

Midfielders: Eseosa Aigbogun, Lia Walti, Sandrine Mauron, Coumba Sow, Seraina Piubel, Marion Rey

Forwards: Ramona Bachmann, Geraldine Reuteler, Amira Arfaoui, Meriame Terchoun, Alisha Lehmann, Fabienne Humm

Philippines Women World Cup 2023 squad

Goalkeepers: Olivia McDaniel, Kiara Fontanilla, Kaiya Jota, Inna Palacios

Defenders: Maya Alcantara, Alicia Barker, Angela Beard, Reina Bonta, Malea Cesar, Jessika Cowart, Sofia Harrison, Hali Long, Dominique Randle

Midfielders: Tahnai Annis, Eva Madarang, Ryley Bugay, Anicka Castañeda, Sara Eggesvik, Kaya Hawkinson, Jessica Miclat, Carleigh Frilles, Isabella Pasion, Jaclyn Sawicki

Forwards: Katrina Guillou, Sarina Bolden, Isabella Flanigan, Chandler McDaniel, Quinley Quezada, Meryll Serrano

GROUP B

Australia Squad

Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold, Teagan Micah, Lydia Williams

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

Midfielders: Alex Chidiac, Katrina Gorry, Emily van Egmond, Clare Wheeler, Tameka Yallop

Forwards: Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler ,Sam Kerr, Hayley Raso, Kyah Simon, Cortnee Vine

Republic of Ireland Squad

Goalkeeper: Courtney Brosnan, Grace Moloney, Megan Walsh

Defenders: Izzy Atkinson Diane Caldwell Megan Connolly Niamh Fahey Chloe Mustaki Aine O’Gorman Claire O’Riordan Heath Payne Louise Quinn

Midfielders: Lily Agg, Sinead Farrelly, Ciara Grant, Ruesha Littlejohn, Katie McCabe, Denise O’Sullivan, Lucy Quinn

Forwards: Amber Barrett, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Marissa Sheva

Nigeria Squad

Goalkeepers: Yetunde Balogun, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tochukwu Oluehi

Defenders: Tosin Demehin, Onome Ebi, Rofiat Imuran, Osinachi Ohale, Glory Ogbonna, Ashleigh Plumptre

Midfielders: Deborah Abiodun, Halimatu Ayinde, Jennifer Echegini, Christy Ucheibe

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Michelle Alozie, Gift Monday, Esther Okoronkwo, Ifeoma Onumonu, Desire Oparanozie, Francisca Ordega, Asisat Oshoala, Toni Payne

Canada Squad

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

Defenders: Kdeisha Buchana, Allysha Chapman, Vanessa Gilles, Ashley Lawrence, Jayde Riviere, Jade Rose, Shelina Zadorsky

Midfielders: Marie-Yasmine Alidou, Simi Awujo, Jessie Fleming, Julia Grosso, Quinn, Sophie Schmidt, Desiree Scott

Forwards: Jordyn Huitema, Cloé Lacasse, Clarissa Larisey, Adriana Leon, Nichelle Prince, Deanne Rose, Christine Sinclair, Evelyn Viens

GROUP C

Japan Squad

Ayaka Yamashita, Chika Hirao, Momoko Tanaka, Saki Kumagai, Hikaru Naomoto, Mina Tanaka, Shiori Miyake, Risa Shimizu, Kiko Seike, Miyabi Moriya, Yui Hasegawa, Hina Sugita, Honoka Hayashi, Moeka Minami, Fuka Nagano, Remina Chiba, Riko Ueki, Hinata Miyazawa, Hana Takahashi, Jun Endo, Rion Ishikawa, Aoba Fujino, Maika Hamano

Zambia Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Catherine Musonda, Hazel Nali, Eunice Sakala

Defenders: Esther Banda, Margaret Belemu, Mary Mulegna, Agness Musase, Lushomo Mweemba, Vast Phiri, Judith Soko, Martha Tembo

Midfielders: Susan Banda, Avell Chitundu, Evarine Katongo,Ireen Lungu, Mary Wilombe

Forwards: Barbra Banda, Grace Chanda, Hellen Chanda, Racheal Kundananji, Ochumba Lubandji, Siomala Mapepa, Hellen Mubanga

Costa Rica FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Priscila Tapia, Daniela Solera, Genesis Perez

Defenders: Mariana Benavides, Maria Paula Elizondo, Fabiola Villalobos, Gabriela Guillen, Maria Paula Coto, Carol Sanchez, Valeria del Campo

Midfielders: Katherine Alvarado, Gloriana Villalobos, Mariela Campos, Emilie Valenciano, Alexandra Pinell, Sheika Scott, Cristin Granados, Priscila Chinchilla, Raquel Rodriguez, Melissa Herrera

Forwards: Sofia Varela, Catalina Estrada, Maria Paula Salas

Spain squad

Goalkeepers: Cata Coll, Misa Rodríguez, Enith Salon

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

Midfielders: Tere Abelleira, Aitana Bonmatí, Irene Guerrero, Jenni Hermoso, Maria Perez, Alexia Putellas, Claudia Zornoza

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

GROUP D

Haiti FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Nahomie Ambroise, Lara-Sofia Larco, Kerly Theus

Defenders: Esthericove Joseph, Tabita Joseph, Kethna Louis, Ruthny Mathurin, Betina Petit-Frere, Milan Pierre-Jerome, Chelsea Surpris

Midfielders: Sherly Jeudy, Danielle Etienne, Jennyfer Limage, Noa Olivia Ganthier, Maudeline Moryl, Melchie Dumornay, Dayana Pierre-Louis

Forwards: Roselord Borgella, Batcheba Louis, Roseline Eloissaint, Nerilia Mondesir, Shwendesky Macelus Joseph, Florsie L. Darlina Joseph

China FIFA Women’s World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers: Pan Hongyan, Xu Huan, Zhu Yu

Defenders: Gao Chen, Wu Haiyan, Dou Jiaxing, Wang Linlin, Li Mengwen, Chen Qiaozhu, Yao Wei

Midfielders: Wu Chengshu, Yang Lina, Yao Lingwei, Zhang Linyan, Shen Mengyu, Zhang Rui, Zhang Xin, Gu Yasha

Forwards: Lou Jiahui, Tang Jiali, Wang Shanshan, Wang Shuang, Xiao Yuyi

Denmark FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Maja Bay, Lene Christensen, Kathrine Larsen

Defenders: Stine Ballisager, Simone Boye, Luna Gevitz, Rikke Sevecke, Sofie Svava, Janni Thomsen, Katrine Veje

Midfielders: Josefine Hasbo, Karen Holmgaard, Sofie Junge, Kathrine Kuhl, Emma Snerle, Nicoline Sorensen, Frederikke Thogersen, Sanne Troelsgaard

Forwards: Signe Bruun, Mille Gejl, Pernille Harder, Rikke Marie Madsen, Amalie Vangsgaard

England Squad

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, Alessio Russo

GROUP E

USA Squad

Goalkeepers: Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher

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

Midfielders: Savannah DeMelo, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan

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

Vietnam squad

Goalkeepers: Dao Thi Kieu Oanh, Tran Thi Kim Thanh, Khong Thi Hang

Defenders: Luong Thi Thu Thuong, Chuong Thi Kieu, Tran Thi Thu, Hoang Thi Loan, Tran Thi Thuy Nga, Le Thi Diem My, Tran Thi Thu Thao, Nguyen Thi My Anh

Midfielders: Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung, Tran Thi Thuy Trang, Tran Thi Hai Linh, Thai Thi Thao, Duong Thi Van, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nha, Ngan Thi Van Su, Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy

Forwards: Huynh Nhu, Pham Hai Yen, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang, Vu Thi Hoa

Netherlands squad

Goalkeepers: Daphne van Domselaar, Lize Kop, Jacintha Weimar

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

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

Forwards: Esmee Brugts, Lineth Beerensteyn, Renate Jansen, Lieke Martens, Katja Snoeijs

Portugal Squad

Goalkeepers: Rute Costa, Ines Pereira, Patricia Morais

Defenders: Ana Seica, Carole, Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes, Joana Marchao, Lucia Alves, Silvia Rebelo

Midfielders: Ana Rute, Andreia Norton, Andreia Jacinto, Dolores Silva, Fatima Pinto, Kika Nazareth, Tatiana Pinto

Forwards: Ana Borges, Ana Capeta, Carolina Mendes, Diana Silva, Jessica Silva, Telma Encarnacao

GROUP F

France’s squad

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

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

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

Attackers: Viviane Asseyi, Vicki Becho, Kadidiatou Diani, Naomie Feller, Eugenie Le Sommer, Clara Mateo

Jamaica squad

Goalkeepers: Liya Brooks, Sydney Schneider, Rebecca Spencer

Defenders: Vyan Sampson, Allyson Swaby, Chantelle Swaby, Konya Plummer, Deneisha Blackwood

Midfielders: Trudi Carter, Peyton McNamara, Atlanta Primus, Havana Solaun, Drew Spence, Solai Washington, Paige Bailey-Gayle

Forwards: Jody Brown, Cheyna Matthews, Kameron Simmonds, Kalyssa Van Zanten, Tiernny Wiltshire, FW: Khadija Shaw, Tiffany Cameron, Kayla McKenna.

Brazil squad

Goalkeepers: Barbara, Camila, Leticia Izidoro

Defenders: Antonia, Bruninha, Kathellen, Lauren, Monica, Rafaelle, Tamires

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

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

Panama FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Yenith Bailey, Farissa Cordoba, Sasha Fabrega

Defenders: Katherine Castillo, Rebeca Espinosa, Hilary Jaen, Wendy Natis, Nicole De Obaldia, Yomira Pinzon, Carina Baltrip-Reyes, Rosario Vargas

Midfielders: Laurie Batista, Emily Cedeno, Marta Cox, Schiandra Gonzalez, Natalia Mills, Carmen Montenegro, Aldrith Quintero, Deysire Salazar

Forwards: Lineth Cedeno, Erika Hernandez, Karla Riley, Riley Tanner

GROUP G

Sweden 23-player squad for the Women’s World Cup

Goalkeepers: Tove Enblom, Jennifer Falk, Zecira Musovic

Defenders: Jonna Andersson, Nathalie Bjorn, Magdalena Eriksson, Amanda Ilestedt, Hanna Lundkvist, Anna Sandberg, Linda Sembrant

Midfielders: Filippa Angeldahl, Kosovare Asllani, Hanna Bennison, Lina Hurtig, Elin Rubensson, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Olivia Schough, Caroline Seger

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

South Africa Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Andile Dlamini, Kaylin Swart, Kebotseng Moletsane

Defenders: Karabo Dhlamini, Bongeka Gamede, Fikile Magama, Tiisetso Makhubela, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Lebohang Ramalepe

Midfielders: Kholosa Biyana, Sibulele Holweni, Refiloe Jane, Nomvula Kgoale, Robyn Moodaly, Linda Motlhalo

Forwards: Noxolo Cesane, Melinda Kgadiete, Thembi Ngatlana, Hildah Magaia, Gabriela Salgado, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Wendy Shongwe

Italy FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Rachele Baldi, Francesca Durante, Laura Giuliani

Defenders: Elisa Bartoli, Lisa Boattin, Lucia Di Guglielmo, Martina Lenzini, Elena Linari, Benedetta Orsi, Cecilia Salvai

Midfielders: Arianna Caruso, Valentina Cernoia, Giulia Dragoni, Manuela Giugliano, Giada Greggi, Emma Severini

Forwards: Chiara Beccari, Barbara Bonansea, Sofia Cantore, Valentina Giacinti, Cristiana Girelli, Benedetta Glionna, Annamaria Serturini

Argentina FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Vanina Correa, Lara Esponda, Abigail Chaves

Defenders: Adriana Sachs, Eliana Stabile, Julieta Cruz, Aldana Cometti, Sophia Braun, Miriam Mayorga, Gabriela Chavez

Midfielders: Vanesa Santana, Romina Nunez, Daiana Falfan, Dalila Ippolito, Lorena Benítez, Camila Gomez Ares, Estefania Banini

Forwards: Paulina Gramaglia, Yamila Rodriguez, Florencia Bonsegundo, Mariana Larroquette, Chiara Singarella, Erica Lonigro

GROUP H

Germany FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

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

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

Midfielders: Jule Brand, Sara Dabritz, Svenja Huth, Lena Lattwein, Melanie Leupolz, Sydney Lohmann, Lina Magull, Lena Oberdorf

Forwards: Alexandra Popp, Lea Schuller, Klara Buhl, Nicole Anyomi, Laura Freigang

Korea Republic FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Ryu Jisoo, Kim Jungmi, Yoon Youngguel

Defenders: Shim Seoyeon, Lee Youngju, Lim Seonjoo, Kim Hyeri, Jang Selji, Choo Hyojoo, Hong Hyeji

Midfielders: Kim Yunji, Jeon Eunha, Bae Yebin, Cho Sohyun, Lee Geummin, Ji Soyun, Chun Garam

Forwards: Kang Chaerim, Son Hwayeon, Moon Mira, Park Eunsun, Choe Yuri, Casey Phair

Colombia FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Catalina Perez, Sandra Sepulveda, Natalia Giraldo

Defenders: Ana Maria Guzman, Angela Baron, Carolina Arias, Daniela Arias, Daniela Caracas, Jorelyn Carabali, Manuela Vanegas, Monica Ramos

Midfielders: Catalina Usme, Daniela Montoya, Diana Ospina, Lady Andrade, Leicy Santos, Lorena Bedoya, Maria Camila Reyes

Forwards: Elexa Bahr, Ivonne Chacon, Linda Caicedo, Marcela Restrepo, Mayra Ramirez

Morocco Women’s World Cup 2023 squad

Goalkeepers: Khadija Er-Rmichi, Assia Zouhair, Inès Arouaissa

Defenders: Zineb Redouani, Nesryne El Chad, Sabah Seghir, Yasmin Mrabet, Rkia Mazrouai, Nouhaïla Benzina, Hanane Ait El Haj, Najat Badri, Anissa Lahmari, Sarah Kassi, Ghizlane Chebbak

Forwards: Rosella Ayane, Fatima Tagnaout, Sofia Bouftini, Salma Amani, Kenza Chapelle, Fatima Gharbi, Samya Hassani, Ibtissam Jraidi, Sakina Ouzraoui Diki