Let’s have a look at t
he team of the tournament at the 2023 Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.
Spain won its first-ever World Cup title after defeating England by a lone goal in the championship match at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday. The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is being held in Australia and New Zealand.
Sweden overcame the tournament's hosts Australia to take third place, the third time in the previous four years.
Throughout the competition, numerous athletes from all of the competing nations showcased their skills and tenacity.
Let’s have a look at the team of the tournament at the 2023 Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.
GOALKEEPER
Given the outstanding performances put forth, particularly by Mackenzie Arnold, Mary Earps, and Zecira Musovic, choosing the tournament's best custodian must rank among the most contentious choices.
The three stoppers were crucial in helping their sides advance to the tournament's latter rounds.
With crucial performances in the knockout rounds and a crucial penalty save in the final versus Spain, even if it was in a losing cause, Mary Earps wins the tight match despite Arnold's advantage in the clean sheet race.
DEFENDERS
Both options for centre back are clear-cut selections when you look at the statistics supporting their performances. Despite being a rock-solid defender, Amanda Ilestedt of Sweden unexpectedly came in second place in the competition for the golden boot with four goals.
Alex Greenwood, who had a standout campaign for England, is her defensive partner. She received more touches than any other competitor and leads the league in the number of progressive passes made.
Olga Carmona and Ona Batlle, two Spaniards, stand in for the two flanks. Carmona overcame the disappointment of missing Spain's match against Switzerland by scoring the game-winning goals in both the semifinal and the championship game. Battle, on the other hand, tops the statistics for both the number of crosses made into the penalty area and the number of tackles made during the competition.
MIDFIELDERS
Three members of the World Cup squad of the Tournament are from the same squad, demonstrating their level of dominance over the other teams in the competition. For Spain in the competition, Aitana Bonmati, Teresa Abelleira, and Jenni Hermoso have expertly controlled the play.
For crucial passes, shot-creating activities, and passes into the final third, Teresa leads the tournament statistics. Bonmati, the golden ball champion, is in the top spot for progressive passes. In the competition, Hermoso contributed to two goals and three goals himself.
Before the Netherlands lost a close game to Spain, Jill Roord was the standout performer during their journey to the knockout stage. From midfield, the 26-year-old scored four goals.
FORWARDS
Hinata Miyazawa, the best scorer in the competition, is a given selection for the tournament team. She put the finishing touches on Japan's offensive play with five goals and one assist.
While Kadidiatou Diani and Alexandra Popp both had outstanding tournaments and scored four goals each, it was Linda Caicedo who ignited on the international stage and led her side to the tournament's quarterfinals.
Women’s World Cup Team of the Tournament
Mary Earps (GK); Olga Carmona, Alex Greenwood, Amanda Ilestedt, Ona Batlle; Teresa Abelleira, Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso; Hinata Miyazawa, Linda Caicedo