1, England
The European champions’ momentum suffered a blow when defeat to Australia ended their 30-game unbeaten run. In distinction, additionally they added the Finalissima to their ever-expanding trophy cupboard this window. The Lionesses are nonetheless favorites with time to mend any issues.
2USA
It feels unsuitable to knock the back-to-back international champions off the highest spot. They are nonetheless a drive however defeats to Spain, England and Germany on the tail finish of 2022 confirmed there may be paintings to do. That would possibly already be in growth as they’re unbeaten this yr.
3Germany
Defeat in opposition to Brazil would have stunned many, however Germany definitely stay on the right track. Victory over the Netherlands confirmed their skill. The damage Alexandra Popp picked up in Nuremberg is a fear.
4France
New-look France, with debatable supervisor Corinne Diacre long gone and Hervé Renard in, appear happier. A resilient restoration in opposition to Colombia in Renard’s first sport used to be adopted by means of a 2–1 defeat of the Olympic champions, Canada.
5Australia
Australia completed their out of the country excursion with optimism. Despite dropping to Scotland, they then beat the European champions England. Their reliance on Sam Kerr staying have compatibility can be a worry. But with their captain, the Matildas possess quite a few attainable.
6Spain
Despite lacking 15 key gamers after a falling out with the federation over stipulations, Spain simply stay successful. Wins in opposition to Norway and China got here on this window. They may well be bold if the deadlock with the gamers is resolved in time.
7, Canada
How Canada will appearance this summer time stays unanswered. A pay dispute and accidents have taken their toll. That they misplaced narrowly to France displays the nature of the Olympic champions can’t be discounted.
8Brazil
Brazil are with out Marta, Debinha and Ludmila, however best narrowly misplaced to England on consequences within the Finalissima and earned a surprise 2–1 defeat of Germany. A crew rising in self belief with every certain end result.
9Sweden
Gerhard Petersson’s aspect are obviously now not the crew they as soon as have been. A loss to Denmark and a dramatic six-goal draw with Norway will probably be observed as a setback of their arrangements.
10, Danish
Back-to-back wins in opposition to top-10 countries Sweden and Japan with out influential ahead Pernille Harder is not any imply feat and a turnaround from defeats to Australia and the Netherlands to complete 2022.
11Japan
Defeat to Denmark won’t were at the playing cards for the 2011 World Cup champions. That loss adopted a 2–1 victory over Portugal. Struggling for consistency in opposition to the highest facets.
12Netherlands
The Dutch are nonetheless looking for the solutions to lifestyles with out Vivianne Miedema. A comfy win over Poland can have constructed self belief, however defeat to Germany confirmed they may combat in opposition to the most efficient.
13Norway
Came from in the back of two times in opposition to Sweden to earn a three–3 draw after a 4–2 defeat to Spain on this window. Influential striker Ada Hegerberg leaving the pitch taking a look uncomfortable so quickly after her go back from damage will probably be a priority.
14China
Defeat to Spain illustrated how a lot China must reinforce, however they’re able to shutting out an assault. England will want to be cautious after they meet in Group D.
15Italy
Have misplaced their approach a little bit since an outstanding appearing at their first World Cup in 10 years in 2019. A 2-1 defeat of Colombia used to be the crew’s best fixture on this window.
16South Korea
Colin Bell’s aspect put 10 previous Zambia in two suits on this window. They possessed high quality in assault, however struggled in opposition to more potent opposition on the Arnold Clark Cup in February.
17Portugal
A 2-1 defeat to Japan and draw with Wales rounds off the World Cup debutants global destroy. Before that they have been unbeaten in 8 months, with wins over Iceland, Haiti, Costa Rica, New Zealand and Cameroon.
18Republic of Ireland
Ireland’s unbeaten run ended with two slender defeats to the United States. The performances greater than the effects, alternatively, confirmed that Vera Pauw’s aspect have been to not be brushed aside.
19Argentina
After a heavy loss to Spain on the finish of 2022, Argentina have overwhelmed World Cup co-host New Zealand two times and earned a draw and win over Venezuela on this window.
20Switzerland
Switzerland have struggled to get their World Cup marketing campaign going. They have slumped to a few attracts and a defeat this yr, with a 0-0 draw with China and a 2-1 loss to Iceland coming on this global destroy.
21Colombia
Colombia misplaced to France and Italy however the shows confirmed they might compete. Their shape is powerful and so they have been best narrowly overwhelmed by means of Brazil in ultimate yr’s Copa America ultimate.
22Nigeria
Nigeria rounded off a a success global window with a comfy victory over New Zealand. They had up to now overwhelmed Haiti 2-1. After a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations, their growth is obvious.
23New Zealand
The co-hosts are on a dire run of shape. New Zealand have now not gained in 9 video games, with losses to the United States, Portugal, Argentina and, maximum lately, Nigeria.
24Jamaica
Conceded 9 and scored two times in defeats to Spain, Czech Republic and Australia on the pleasant Cup of Nations in February. The crew has one win in seven video games.
25, south africa
Banyana Banyana have struggled since successful a primary Africa Cup of Nations identify in 2022. A three-2 defeat to Serbia concluded this window.
26Costa Rica
Costa Rica persisted a difficult window with a heavy defeat to Scotland and a slender loss to Poland. Two wins in opposition to the Philippines ultimate yr confirmed they may be able to compete with the ones round them.
27Philippines
Yet to be examined in opposition to top-level opposition. They cruised to wins over Pakistan and Tajikistan of their quest for Olympic qualification. Suffered slender defeats to Scotland and Wales in February.
28, Vietnamese
One of the rising countries in Asian soccer. Their focal point, alternatively, has been in other places this window with Olympic 2024 qualifying. They beat Nepal two times to growth earlier than their World Cup debut.
29Morocco
Another World Cup debutant, Morocco suffered back-to-back defeats to the Czech Republic and Romania on this window. That used to be added to a draw and defeat to the Republic of Ireland in November.
30Haiti
Yet every other debutant, Haiti certified during the intercontinental playoff this yr. A slender defeat to Nigeria confirmed promise. They possess one of the thrilling younger gamers in Melchie Dumornay, who will sign up for Lyon this summer time.
31Zambia
Zambia loved a standout 2022, defying the chances to complete 3rd on the Africa Cup of Nations and win the Cosafa Championship. They suffered two heavy defeats to South Korea on this window and are, as but, untested in opposition to peak opposition.
32Panama
Panama beat the Dominican Republic two times on this destroy. They are coming into their first World Cup after qualifying during the intercontinental playoffs.