The 2023 Women’s World Cup will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August. Group G consists of Sweden, Italy, Argentina, and South Africa. Let’s take a closer look at these teams.
Argentina
Manager: German Portanova, appointed as Argentina’s boss in 2021, expressed his belief that his journey led him to this moment. He worked in a friend’s shoe factory after retiring as a player. Portanova aims to guide La Albiceleste to their first victory on the global stage in their fourth World Cup appearance. He acknowledges Argentina’s passion for football and the importance of delivering results. His goal is to make history and qualify for the next round.
Star player: Vanina Correa, an experienced goalkeeper, is a World Cup veteran who has represented Argentina in the 2003, 2007, and 2019 editions. Correa temporarily retired from football in 2012, but her dedication to fitness and the sport allowed her to become Argentina’s first-choice keeper in the 2019 World Cup.
Form guide (as of 3 July 2023):
- Argentina finished third in the 2022 Copa America Femenina, securing their qualification for the World Cup.
Tournament history:
- Previous tournaments: 3
- Best result: Group stage (2003, 2007, 2019)
Italy
Manager: While Italy’s men’s national team has not participated in a World Cup since 2014, the women’s team has qualified for consecutive World Cups for the first time in their history. Milena Bertolini, 56, led Le Azzurre to the quarter-finals in France four years ago, defeating Australia, Jamaica, and China along the way. Despite a disappointing performance in Euro 2022, finishing last in their group, Bertolini has shown her willingness to make bold decisions by leaving out captain Sara Gama from the squad.
Star player: Cristiana Girelli, 33, scored a hat-trick against Jamaica in the previous World Cup and recently reached a century of international caps. As a vital player for Italy, the Juventus striker has scored over 50 goals since her debut a decade ago.
Form guide (as of 3 July 2023):
- No specific form guide provided.
Tournament history:
- Previous tournaments: 3
- Best result: Quarter-finals (1991, 2019)
South Africa
Manager: Desiree Ellis, 60, is a pioneer in African women’s football. Growing up in Cape Town during apartheid, she began playing football in challenging circumstances. In 1993, at the age of 30, Ellis scored a hat-trick in South Africa’s first-ever women’s international match, a 14-0 victory over Swaziland. Ellis has led the nation, ranked 54th in the world, to back-to-back World Cup appearances.
Star player: Thembi Kgatlana, 27, scored South Africa’s only goal in the World Cup so far, against Spain in 2019. She has played club football in the United States, China, Portugal, and Spain. Kgatlana’s participation in the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations contributed to South Africa’s continental championship victory, a significant moment for women’s football in the country.
Form guide (as of 3 July 2023):
- No specific form guide provided.
Tournament history:
- Previous tournaments: 1
- Best result: Group stage (2019)
Sweden
Manager: Former police officer Peter Gerhardsson, 64, has led Sweden since 2017. Under his guidance, Sweden reached the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup and Euro 2022, as well as securing a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics. Sweden was one of the first European teams to qualify for the 2023 World Cup, securing their spot in April 2022.
Star player: Magdalena Eriksson, recently signed by Bayern Munich from Chelsea, brings her club experience to the national team. A five-time Women’s Super League winner, Eriksson’s defensive versatility and experience make her a crucial player for Sweden. While forwards Fridolina Rolfo and Stina Blackstenius may grab more headlines, Eriksson’s presence will be invaluable.
Form guide (as of 3 July 2023):
- Sweden won seven out of eight World Cup qualifying matches, with Magdalena Eriksson featuring in all of them.
Tournament history:
- Previous tournaments: 8
- Best result: Runners-up (2003)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Group G
What teams are in Group G at the 2023 Women’s World Cup?
Group G at the 2023 Women’s World Cup consists of Sweden, Italy, Argentina, and South Africa.
Who is the manager of the Argentina women’s national team?
The manager of the Argentina women’s national team is German Portanova, who was appointed in 2021.
Which player is considered the star player for Italy?
Cristiana Girelli is considered the star player for Italy. She is a striker who has scored over 50 goals for the national team.
Who is the manager of the South Africa women’s national team?
Desiree Ellis is the manager of the South Africa women’s national team. She has been a pioneer in African women’s football.
Which team has the best previous result in the Women’s World Cup among the Group G teams?
Among the Group G teams, Sweden has the best previous result in the Women’s World Cup. They were runners-up in 2003.
More about Group G
- 2023 Women’s World Cup
- Sweden women’s national football team
- Italy women’s national football team
- Argentina women’s national football team
- South Africa women’s national football team
- Previous Women’s World Cup results
- FIFA Women’s World Cup
5 comments
gotta keep an eye on Cristiana Girelli, she’s a beast on da field! i hope she scores some amazing goals in dis world cup!
wow, dis text gave me all d info i need bout group g teams. d star players sound amazin n i’m excited 2 c dem in action!
omg i cnt wait for the womens world cup 2023!! Group g sounds lit with sweden, italy, argentina n south africa. gonna b some epic matches!!
lol, did u knw dat Sweden was one of da first teams 2 qualify? dey rly killin it lately. gonna b a tough group, but i’m rootin for all of dem!
Argentina’s manager sounds so passionate, hope he can lead dem 2 history! Can’t wait 2 see all dese teams go head-to-head. It’s gonna be epic!