With heavyweights eliminated, FIFA Women’s World Cup awaits crowning of a new champion
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been a tournament of surprises and upsets. As the competition progresses, it is clear that this year’s championship will be etched in the annals of football history as one of the most unpredictable and thrilling tournaments ever. With only eight teams left in the title hunt, the world waits with bated breath to see who will emerge as the new champion.
The tournament, which is being hosted by Australia and New Zealand, has seen some of the most formidable teams bow out early. The United States, the two-time defending champions, were knocked out in a wild penalty shootout against Sweden, marking their earliest-ever World Cup exit. Germany, another two-time champion, also exited the tournament, leaving Japan as the only remaining former champion.
The list of eliminated teams reads – Switzerland, Norway, South Africa, Nigeria, Denmark, Jamaica, Brazil, and Canada.