The 2023 Women’s World Cup has been intriguing viewing as powerhouses have been dumped out with plenty of minnows causing shocks.
And now we are down to the final two.
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Who are the favorites? Are there any underdogs at this point? Can the co-hosts win the bronze medal on home soil?
Based on their performances, so far, at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, here’s our Power Rankings of all 32 teams.
Eliminated - The minnows
DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 28: Romina Nunez of Argentina celebrates with teammate Aldana Cometti after scoring her team’s second goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group G match between Argentina and South Africa at Dunedin Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Dunedin / Ōtepoti, New Zealand. (Photo by Harriet Lander - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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25. Argentina
26. China
27. Zambia
28. Panama
29. Republic of Ireland
30. Vietnam
31. Costa Rica
32. South Korea
Eliminated - Powerhouses miss out
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 03: Lena Oberdorf and Alexandra Popp of Germany look dejected after the team’s elimination from the tournament during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group H match between South Korea and Germany at Brisbane Stadium on August 03, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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17. Germany
18. Portugal
19. Brazil
20. New Zealand
21. Canada
22. Philippines
23. Haiti
24. Italy
The dark horses (and one giant) who couldn’t quite put together a run
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Julie Ertz (R) of USA talks with her teammates Naomi Girma (L) and Andi Sullivan (C) after fouled during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Sweden and USA at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Melbourne / Naarm, Australia. (Photo by Alex Pantling - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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9. USA
10. Norway
11. Nigeria
12. Jamaica
13. Denmark
14. Switzerland
15. South Africa
16. Morocco
The contenders who fell
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: France players watch as Cortnee Vine of Australia takes the final winning penalty during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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8. France
7. Japan
6. Netherlands
5. Colombia
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Jess Carter and Alex Greenwood of England comfort a tearful Jorelyn Carabali of Colombia after the final whistle during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: (L-R) Sam Kerr, Emily Van-Egmond and Caitlin Foord of Australia applaud fans after the team’s victory through the penalty shootout following the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
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4. Sweden
3. Australia
The top two
Going into the semifinal round we had Spain ahead of England but they’ve flipped because the Lionesses were so impressive against Australia. Going forward England have the edge over Spain due to their attacking options but it will be a real clash of styles and the Spanish side do have a feeling of destiny about them given all of the adversity they’ve overcome off the field.
2. Spain
1. England
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 11: Salma Paralluelo of Spain celebrates after scoring her team’s second goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Spain and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
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