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Manchester City has some new faces in the fold, and familiar names out in the cold, as it continues its pursuit of a fifth Premier League title in six seasons.

Fernandinho, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Joao Cancelo are out the door, while Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, and Maximo Perrone have arrived at the Etihad Stadium since the summer.

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Will the new pieces help Man City keep hold of the Premier League and chase down the final jewel in its infinity gauntlet, the Champions League title?

And who will City chase in the future as a few positions look in need of a refresh under Pep Guardiola?

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Below we roundup the latest done deals, reports and rumors and give our analysis on Manchester City transfer news as Joe Prince-Wright (JPW), Nicholas Mendola (NM) and Andy Edwards (AE) will guide you through a hectic next few months.

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April 23 – Man City leading race to sign Jude Bellingham

According to a report from ESPN, Manchester City are now leading the race to sign Jude Bellingham. After multiple reports said Liverpool are out of the running to sign Bellingham, 19, it appears that it is now a two horse race between Man City and Real Madrid for the England international. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is likely to cost over $160 million and the report states that City want to replace both Ilkay Gundogan (who is out of contract) and Bernardo Silva, with the latter long linked with a move away. Bellingham looks destined to be a star in the Premier League and his driving runs and ability on the ball would surely suit City perfectly. Given the transfer fee reportedly wanted by Dortmund, only a handful of clubs can afford Bellingham and a move to City seems like the perfect fit for all concerned. He could remain at Dortmund for one more season but after reported talks between Real Madrid and his representatives, it will be intriguing to see how hard City chase Bellingham as they try and wrap up a deal before preseason starts. (JPW)

March 23 – Man City to rejoin chase for Florian Wirtz

Bayer Leverkusen phenom Florian Wirtz is wanted by any of number of teams now that he’s healed from a serious knee injury.

Man City’s in the fight for Wirtz’s services, according to 90min, where it will jostle with Barcelona, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Tottenham, Newcastle, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund amongst others.

Wirtz, 19, has a contract with Leverkusen through the 2026-27 season and his fee will be astronomical should he continue to show his injury hasn’t changed much about him.

The teenager returned to Leverkusen’s lineup in late January and has four assists in Bundesliga play but was a thorn in the side of Monaco and Ferencvaros in the Europa League. He scored twice with two assists in four legs between the two opponents.

Wirtz was electric as a 17-year-old regular in 2020-21, but really found his footing last season. Wirtz posted 10 goals and 14 assists in 31 games across all competitions in 2021-22 but suffered an ACL injury in late March.(NM)

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March 20 – Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes eyed by Guardiola

It takes very little time watching Newcastle United to see that Bruno Guimaraes is the straw that stirs the midfield drink for Eddie Howe.

And it isn’t often that Pep Guardiola is linked with a big-money buy these days that doesn’t at least have a strong helping of truth in it.

Bruno running Man City’s midfield just kinda makes sense, as much as it might drive Newcastle insane to consider Guimaraes lining up with Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Phil Foden and Company.

City has already signed a midfielder of the future in Maximo Perrone, and the club has been slowly bringing along Cole Palmer, but Guimaraes is — as some would say — different gravy.

A report says Guimaraes would be a target and Guardiola could overhaul City by selling Aymeric Laporte and Bernardo Silva in addition to letting Ilkay Gundogan walk. Silva and Gundogan have been linked with Barcelona, while Lavia’s future — as detailed below — is still in City’s hands.

Is there smoke here? It certainly sounds logical enough, especially if Newcastle doesn’t land a place in the Champions League. But Newcastle’s rise has been special for the players in the fold, and Guimaraes may love the idea of continuing down the road of becoming a club legend. (NM)

March 11 – Southampton’s Lavia in demand but City holds buyback key

Romeo Lavia has impressed in a massive way since leaving Manchester City for Southampton last summer, reportedly sending tongues wagging at Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.

But hold on, folks: Man City inserted a buyback clause in this summer’s sale and may leap to the front of the queue after Lavia’s strong showings for Saints.

That said, this all probably hinges on whether Southampton stays up, because Lavia is still growing as a player and the PL minutes at St. Mary’s have done him well.

City’s not stopping restocking whether from within or without, as Maximo Perrone fits a similar profile to Lavia and was brought into the fold this January. Lavia’s proven an aggressive tackler and defender but City would likely be buying back a player to block him from other suitors. (NM)

March 1 – Pep Guardiola eyes cut-rate deal for Mateo Kovacic

Chelsea wrecking ball Mateo Kovacic will enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer, and multiple reports say City wants to bring the Croatian midfielder aboard.

If Kovacic, 28, is unwilling to sign a new deal or is just antsy to leave a project that seems destined to miss out on the UEFA Champions League, Pep Guardiola would certainly see a usable piece.

The former Dinamo Zagreb, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid player has 91 caps for Croatia and is an elite ball mover in the midfield. His expected assists and shot-creating actions are also impressive, and you can imagine his actual assists would be higher on a normal year of finishing for Chelsea.

This makes sense for Man City, but what about Chelsea? Normally you wouldn’t see the Blues selling anyone to a rival, especially one set for centurion status at Croatia and still in his prime, but given the money Chelsea’s spent under new boss Todd Boehly… maybe this helps balance the books a bit.

But selling Jorginho and Kovacic in the same six-month span? Wild. (NM)

February 19 – Man City looks to USMNT’s Antonee Robinson

Could Fulham’s Antonee Robinson be on the move to a European club even if Fulham do not quality for the Europa League?

Football Insider says Newcastle United, Manchester City, and AC Milan are clubs who very much like the self-glossed “Jedi,” who has thrived for club and country this year.

Robinson, 25, nearly moved to AC Milan in the January window two seasons ago but a since-resolved heart issue scuppered the move at the 23rd hour.

Would he leap at the chance to go to Europe despite a great relationship with club captain and fellow USMNT back Tim Ream? Robinson is about to hit his prime if he isn’t in it already, and the Everton alum might have eyes for the opportunity (NM).

Manchester City confirmed transfers & signings – January 2023 window

Ins

Maximo Perrone – Velez Sarsfield ($10 million)

Outs

Joao Cancelo – Bayern Munich (loan with $76 million buy option)

Manchester City archived transfer news, January 2023

January 31 – Joao Cancelo seals Munich move

What a wild move, as Pep Guardiola sanctions the loan of Joao Cancelo to Bayern Munich with the option to buy in the summer.

Pep will be riding with Rico Lewis, Nathan Ake, Sergio Gomez, and Kyle Walker at fullback for the remainder of the season unless he makes an addition today.

🗣️ "Bayern are a great club, one of the best in the world, and it’s enormous motivation for me to now play alongside these extraordinary players. I know that this club lives for titles and wins titles every year. I’m also driven by the hunger for success."#MiaSanMia #ServusJoão pic.twitter.com/Dsw2P1aNO2

— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) January 31, 2023

January 30 – Joao Cancelo to join Bayern Munich on loan-to-buy

Joao Cancelo has only fallen out of favor with Pep Guardiola in recent weeks, but the Portuguese left back is set to depart Manchester City for Bayern Munich. Cancelo’s move to the 10-time Bundesliga champions will be a loan initially, with a $76-million option to buy in the summer. (AE)

January 23 – Man City seals Maximo Perrone deal

Man City transfer rumors have had a “where there’s smoke, there’s fire” feel over the past few windows, so it’s no surprise to see Maximo Perrone quickly going from reported target to Man City player.

We reported last week that his reported release clause would be triggered by Man City but there was some question whether Velez Sarsfield would find a way to stand in the way of his move.

The 20-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half year deal with City.

Perrone is a fine reader of the game who is also not afraid of a tackle. An excellent dribbler and play driver, Perrone should learn plenty from both Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne (amongst others). (NM)

We’re delighted to have completed the signing of Máximo Perrone from Vélez Sarsfield. The midfielder will join us after the U-20 South American Championship.

Welcome, Máximo! 💙🇦🇷#ManCity

— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 23, 2023

January 16 — Pep Guardiola calls upon 20-year-old playmaker Maximo Perrone

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has an apparent interest in a January move for 20-year-old Velez Sarsfield star Maximo Perrone, at least according to the Argentine club’s president.

Velez boss Sergio Rapisarda is less than pleased with City, however. What will he do if Perrone’s reported meager $9 million release clause is triggered by City?

The youngster’s played almost 2,500 minutes this season and is coached at the U-20 level by longtime Pep pal Javier Mascherano. If two of Barcelona’s best see you as a good prospect, well, connectthose dots without much reservation.

“The boy, he wants to go,” Rapisarda said. “The City coach called him three times. Mascherano also persuaded him, which I don’t like. The boy loves the coach of that club. We are going to take the risk. We are trying to be the best in the transfer and with numbers that favour Velez.

Perrone, who just celebrated his birthday earlier this month, has also been linked with Newcastle United amongst several other sides, but the center midfielder and Argentina U-20 debutant fits well with Guardiola. (NM)

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Manchester City 2022-23 confirmed transfers & signings

In

Erling Haaland – Borussia Dortmund ($80 million) – MORE
Kalvin Phillips – Leeds United ($54.7 million)
Julian Alvarez – River Plate ($17 million)
Sergio Gomez – Anderlecht ($13 million)
Stefan Ortega-Moreno – Arminia Bielefeld (free agent)
Maximo Perrone – Velez Sarsfield ($10 million)

Out

Raheem Sterling – Chelsea ($56.3 million)
Gabriel Jesus – Arsenal ($54.7 million)
Oleksandr Zinchenko – Arsenal ($35.9 million)
Gavin Bazunu – Southampton ($14.75 million)
Romeo Lavia – Southampton ($14.4 million, plus $3.6 million possible add-ons)
Fernandinho (end of contract)
Taylor Harwood-Bellis – Burnley (loan)
CJ Egan-Riley – Burnley (free agent)

Manchester City archived transfer news, Summer 2022

August 30 – Man City in talks to sign Dortmund center back Manuel Akanji

Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte and John Stones is a pretty good one-two-three at center back, but all three players, alongside Kyle Walker who frequently moonlights at the position, have a lengthy history of short- to medium-term injuries that often leave Pep Guardiola with only one (or zero) options in central defense. As such, it appears Guardiola has requested additional cover, with new reports claiming Man City are working towards bringing Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji to Etihad Stadium. The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract, which means he’ll come at a bargain price ($15-20 million). A player with ample UEFA Champions League experience and a few prime years remaining in his career, Akanji seems like the perfect fit for Man City’s very specific need. (AE)

Aug. 16 – City gets its (young) man

The left back below is going to City, as Man City announced the capture of Anderlecht’s Sergio Gomez on a four-year deal.

As expected, the Vincent Kompany connection was huge to the deal.

“It was a pride working with him from the first day. I used to watch Manchester City when I was younger and he was the captain of the team. He was a role model for everybody. To me, it was an honour working with him and I’m very grateful to him for everything that happened last season at Anderlecht.

“I spoke to him a few days ago. I told him about an option to move to Manchester City and he told me he was very happy for me. He said he was proud of me for this big step in my career.”

Gomez, 21, will be with the first team, though it will likely take some time for Pep Guardiola to bed in the Spaniard. (NM)

July 22 – Oleksandr Zinchenko unveiled as newest Arsenal player

Following weeks of reports and speculation, and even confirmation from his former manager, Oleksandr Zinchenko is officially an Arsenal player. The Gunners announced the 25-year-old left back/midfielder’s arrival on Friday, with the Ukrainian international calling it “a boyhood dream come true.” (AE)

July 13 – Raheem Sterling signs for Chelsea

The England international has signed for Chelsea after a stellar seven seasons at Manchester City. Sterling will be the main man in attack for Thomas Tuchel and will give him them the clever runs and pace they need in attack. This is a massive upgrade for Chelsea and proves the ambition of their new owners, as Sterilng will excel in the 3-4-2-1 formation in one of the underneath roles, or even up top as the central striker. Sterling’s goodbye message to City was classy and the England star will always be remembered fondly by the City faithful. (JPW)

July 4 – Kalvin Phillips completes Man City move

England international midfielder Kalvin Phillips has switched his boyhood club Leeds for Manchester City, as the move costs an initial $54.7 million. Phillips is the long-term replacement for Fernandinho and will add steel, creativity and class to City’s engine room. This seems like a very good fit for Pep Guardiola and the transfer fee is pretty decent too. Perhaps that was impacted by Phillips having a rough 2021-22 season as he spent most of it out injured. Regardless of those struggles, the Yorkshire Pirlo has an incredible range of passing and he should slot in very nicely alongside Rodri to give City’s stable of wonderful attacking players plenty of license to roam free. Phillips, 26, is joining City in his prime and Guardiola will no doubt take his game to the next level. This is a very good deal for City and Phillips. (JPW)

July 1 – Man City add goalkeeper ahead of Steffen loan

USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen was expected to leave Manchester City on loan this season should the Citizens find a home for him.

It seems like reports of Steffen going on loan to Middlesbrough in the Championship are for real, then, given that City announced the signing of Stefan Ortega-Moreno on a three-year deal.

The out-of-contract 29-year-old starred for Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga but saw the club relegated as he finished out his contract. (NM)

July 1 – Vincent Kompany’s Burnley signs two Man City backs

It comes as little to surprise to hear that new Burnley manager Vincent Kompany would look to Man City in a bid to boost the Clarets back to the Premier League.

City will send highly-rated center back Taylor Harwood-Bellis, 20, on a season-long loan to Turf Moor, while CJ Egan-Riley moves to the Clarets on a permanent deal.

England U-21 back Harwood-Bellis started double-digit games for Kompany’s Anderlecht last season and then went to Stoke City, where ran up almost 2,000 minutes in the Championship over a half-season. He’s played eight times for City, scoring a goal against Port Vale in the FA Cup.

Egan-Riley, 19, is also an England youth international and made three senior appearances for Man City last season.

June 24 – Arsenal, Man City agree transfer fee for Gabriel Jesus

Following the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette in January and the summer, respectively, Arsenal appear to have filled their massive hole at striker with a 25-year-old (four-time) Premier League champion: Gabriel Jesus. Fabricio Romano reported on Friday that Arsenal and Manchester City have agreed a $55.3 million transfer fee for the Brazilian international. All that remains to be agreed are personal terms for a contract between Jesus and Arsenal. (AE)

June 23 – Goalkeeper moves involving Steffen, Stefan

German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega could become Manchester City’s No. 2 goalkeeper if Zack Steffen finds a transfer destination to his liking, according to Sky Sports.

Ortega, 29, has spent much of his career with Arminia Bielefeld, which was relegated to 2.Bundesliga this season.

Steffen, meanwhile, may want to pursue a No. 1 shirt this summer as Ederson is not likely to lose his at Man City any time soon and the USMNT backstop is locked in a battle with Matt Turner to start at the 2022 World Cup.

The 27-year-old American cost City around $7-8 million in 2019 when he made his second trip abroad. He was previously on the books at Freiburg and Columbus Crew, and starred on loan to Fortuna Dusseldorf from City in the 2019-20 season (though Fortuna was relegated).

Steffen signed a contract extension through the 2024-25 season, and Guardiola backed the USMNT man following a rough FA Cup semifinal. But a move away does make some sense, and perhaps a loan might fit the bill, too? (NM).

Manchester City are really interested in signing Stefan Ortega, as called by @Sky_Dirk today. Been told there’s a verbal agreement in place with City to sign as free agent 🔵 #MCFC

Deal depends on Zack Steffen to find a good solution on the market, but Ortega’s waiting for City.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 23, 2022

June 10 – Erling Haaland is on his way

The journey continues, as Erling Haaland posts a photo of himself wearing a Man City shirt as a kid ahead of his move to City which will be completed on July 1. Previously City had agreed a fee with Borussia Dortmund for his signature and it is believed that personal terms with Haaland would not be a problem to negotiate. It appears that is all sorted now. Erling’s father, Alf-Inge, played for Man City and Haaland will follow in his dad’s footsteps in playing for the Premier League. However, this Haaland will spearhead City’s attack rather than mop up in midfield. (JPW)

To be continued… 🔜 💙 pic.twitter.com/zSbIHFMANT

— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) June 10, 2022

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FAQs

Which female groups are playing in World Cup 2023? ›

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Group Stages
GroupFixtureLocation
Group ANew Zealand v PhilippinesWellington Regional Stadium
Group ASwitzerland v NorwayWaikato Stadium
Group CSpain v ZambiaEden Park
Group CJapan v Costa RicaDunedin Stadium
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What are the list of teams in the Women's World Cup? ›

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China PR, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea Republic, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, Vietnam, Zambia.

How many teams will be in the 2023 Women's World Cup? ›

In addition, this tournament will be the first to feature the expanded format of 32 teams from the previous 24, replicating the same format used for the men's World Cup from 1998 to 2022. The opening match will be contested between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park, Auckland on 20 July 2023.

What is the format of the Women's World Cup? ›

Under the tournament's current format, national teams vie for 31 slots in a three-year qualification phase. The host nation's team is automatically entered as the 32nd slot. The tournament, called the World Cup Finals, is contested at venues within the host nation(s) over a period of about one month.

Who are the favorites to win the Women's World Cup 2023? ›

Who are the favorites to win the Women's World Cup 2023? According to various sources, Brazil is the favorite to take home the trophy.

Who is most likely to win the Women's World Cup 2023? ›

Who Will Win the Women's World Cup 2023. The USWNT are the favorites to win the Women's World Cup 2023 with the best online sportsbooks. The defending champions are widely regarded as the strongest side in the world, and their blend of quality and experience will make them difficult to beat in Australia and New Zealand ...

Will Megan Rapinoe play in 2023 World Cup? ›

Megan Rapinoe is embracing her role for the 2023 World Cup. No longer a major starter for the U.S. women's national team, Rapinoe can still come on the field and make a difference – no matter the capacity.

How many teams will qualify for Women's World Cup? ›

Who has qualified? This Women's World Cup is the first to feature 32 teams, after the previous edition in 2019 saw 24 countries compete.

How many groups are in the 2023 World Cup? ›

As with the previous edition, the 2023 World Cup will feature ten teams. The main route for qualification is the 2020–23 Super League tournament. From the thirteen competitors in this tournament, the top seven sides plus the hosts (India) will qualify for the World Cup.

Who has the most women's World Cup titles? ›

According to Wikipedia, The United States has won the FIFA Women's World Cup four times, including the last one in 2019. The other winners are Germany, with two titles, and Japan and Norway with one title each.

Has a woman ever played in the World Cup? ›

The USA have won a record four Women's World Cups. Japan's win in 2011 was the first Asian team to win a FIFA World Cup (including both men and women).

Where will the Women's World Cup 2023 be? ›

What countries don't have a women's soccer team? ›

Oman, and Yemen have no national teams despite being AFC and FIFA members.

How many teams and groups are in the World Cup? ›

Teams in World Cup 2022

The 2022 World Cup will be the final competition with 32 teams involved, with five of FIFA's six continental federations represented in Qatar.

How many teams are in the women's? ›

Number of teams, and seeding
Number of teams selected
YearAutomaticTotal
20193264
2020
202131
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What female player has the most career World Cup goals? ›

Marta is the highest women's goal-scorer in World Cup history. To get this title, she rose above Birgit Prinz and Abby Wambach's records and scored her fifteenth goal against South Korea in 2015. Marta also broke the record for the most goals scored by a man or woman in a World Cup ever.

What are the 8 host cities for the upcoming 2023 Women's World Cup? ›

2023 Women's Worlds of Soccer Venues & Map
  • Adelaide, Australia – Hindmarsh Stadium.
  • Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Stadium.
  • Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
  • Perth, Australia – Perth Rectangular Stadium.
  • Sydney, Australia – Stadium Australia and Sydney Football Stadium.
  • Auckland, New Zealand – Eden Park.

Who are Favourites for the Women's World Cup? ›

Womens World Cup WinnerView all odds
  • USA Women3/1.
  • England Women4/1.
  • Spain Women15/2.
  • Germany Women8/1.

Who is the best womens team in fifa 2023? ›

Olympique Lyonnais is the highest-rated of any club or international women's team in FIFA 23. Captain Wendie Renard is the best defender across the game with defensive and physical stats to rival the top-rated male stars.

Which teams will qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Inter Confederation play offs? ›

The following teams from each confederation qualified for the play-off tournament.
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Qualified teams.
ConfederationQualified asTeam
CAF2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations repechage winnersCameroon
Senegal
CONCACAF2022 W Championship Group A third placeHaiti
2022 W Championship Group B third placePanama
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Is Megan Rapinoe retiring? ›

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Is Alex Morgan playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup? ›

The U.S. women will be led by star veterans including 37-year-old Megan Rapinoe, winner of the Golden Boot and Golden Ball in 2019, Alex Morgan, Becky Sauerbrunn and Alyssa Naeher.

Can USA qualify for World Cup 2023? ›

The win, along with Namibia's victory over Canada, ensured that USA finish in the top two and as a result, sealed the berth in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

What is the prize money for the Women's World Cup 2023? ›

The prize money for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will increase by 300% to $150 million, FIFA President Gianni Infantino told delegates at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday.

Has any team qualified for every World Cup? ›

Brazil is the only team to have appeared in all 22 tournaments to date, with Germany having participated in 20, Italy in 18, Argentina in 18 and Mexico in 17. To date, eight nations have won the tournament.

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India's campaign will begin on 13 January against Spain, and Hockey India has decided to reward team members with Rs 25 lakh each and support staff with Rs 5 lakh each for a gold medal-winning performance at the prestigious quadrennial event.

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Where is the next 50 over World Cup? ›

It is scheduled to be hosted by India with dates rumoured to be from 5 October to 19 November 2023, though the ICC previously announced the final would be on 26 November. It will be the first time the competition is held entirely in India; three previous editions were partially hosted there – 1987, 1996, and 2011.

Which country has won most football World Cup? ›

Brazil, the only team that has participated in every World Cup, is also the most successful team in the competition, having won five titles and finished second twice. Italy and Germany have four titles each, with Germany having reached more finals than any other team, eight.

Who scored most centuries in Women's World Cup? ›

Most Hundreds
PosPlayerR
1Alyssa Healy509
2Nat Sciver-Brunt436
3Hayley Matthews260
4Suzie Bates255
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Who is the winningest women's soccer team? ›

USA on top of the world

The United States women's national soccer team, which played its first game in 1985, is currently considered the best women's soccer team in the world. They have won a total of four FIFA Women's World Cups, the last time in France in 2019, as well as four Olympic women's gold medals.

What is the smallest country by population to ever win the Women's World Cup? ›

As host of the inaugural 1930 World Cup, Uruguay reached the final with a population of about 1.5 million. And the Uruguayans made even more history by defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final, becoming the first World Cup champions, first World Cup host champions and the smallest country to ever win the tournament.

Can females play on male teams? ›

Although the law allows for sports to have separate teams, if you prevent a girl playing in a boy's team (and vice versa) it may be unlawful discrimination.

Who is the oldest player to have a period in a World Cup match? ›

As of November 2022, Egypt's Essam El-Hadary was the oldest player to ever play in the FIFA World Cup, having been 45 years and 161 days old when he made his World Cup debut against Saudi Arabia in 2018. The oldest outfield player was Cameroon's Roger Milla, at 42 years and 39 days.

Has a female player scored in 5 World Cups? ›

Brazil lost to Australia in the round-of-16. During the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, she became the first player, male or female, to score at five FIFA World Cup tournaments when she scored a penalty against Australia in Brazil's second group game.

Where is the 2025 Women's World Cup? ›

The 2025 Rugby World Cup will be the tenth edition of the women's Rugby World Cup, as organized by World Rugby. It is scheduled to be held in England. It will be the second women's Rugby Union World Cup to be hosted by England, after the 2010 edition. It will be the fifth hosted in the British Isles.

What country is hosting the 2027 Women's World Cup? ›

Brazil will bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, the South American nation's sports ministry said Tuesday.

Who is hosting the 2026 World Cup? ›

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup™ but the first edition of football's greatest showpiece to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Who will perform at the World Cup 2023? ›

Who will perform at the Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 opening ceremony? Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Disha Patani, internationally acclaimed K-Pop band BLACKSWAN, featuring Odisha's very own Shreya Lenka, are some of the stars expected to perform in a packed 40,000-capacity stadium.

Who will play in the group of death FIFA Women's World Cup 2023? ›

A rematch of the 2019 final was the stand-out result of Saturday's 2023 Women's World Cup group stage draw, as the U.S. women's national team were pooled with the Netherlands while a tasty looking 'group of death' will feature France, Brazil and Jamaica.

Is the US women's soccer team in the World Cup 2023? ›

U.S. Women's National Team Will Face Wales In 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Send Off Match Presented By Visa On July 9 In San Jose, Calif.

Who is likely to host World Cup 2030? ›

In March 2023, King Mohammed VI announced Morocco would be partnering with Spain and Portugal as bidding to host the FIFA World Cup 2030 at CAF President Outstanding Achievement Awards Ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda.

Who will host the next World Cup 2025? ›

Saudi Arabia unanimously chosen to host December's FIFA Club World Cup, new 32-team format to start in 2025 - Eurosport.

Who will host the 2027 World Cup? ›

It is scheduled to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October–November 2027. This will be the second time that South Africa and Zimbabwe will co-host the tournament, after the 2003 edition, while Namibia will host it for the first time.

Will FIFA 23 have women's teams? ›

Play as women's club teams for the first time in EA SPORTS FIFA history as the Barclays Women's Super League, Division 1 Arkema, National Women's Soccer League, and UEFA Women's Champions League come to FIFA 23 - with dedicated HyperMotion2 capture that powers the women's game in FIFA 23.

Which country has the best women's soccer team? ›

Top 20 rankings as of 24 March 2023
Top 20 rankings as of 24 March 2023
RankTeam
1United States
2Germany
3Sweden
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Who is the best woman footballer in the world? ›

Alexia Putellas | Barcelona and Spain

Winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin, The Best FIFA Women's Player, and UEFA Women's Player of the Year awards in 2021 and 2022, Putellas is the leader of the Barcelona side and has also become the face of the club off the pitch following the departure of Lionel Messi.

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United States women's national soccer team.
FIFA ranking
World Cup
Appearances8 (first in 1991)
Best resultChampions (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019)
Olympic Games
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