A Look at the Favorites to Win the Women’s World Cup
Last year brought one of the best Men’s World Cups of all time, as Lionel Messi and Argentina pulled off an incredible victory that cemented him as arguably the greatest soccer player of all time. Now, it is time for fans to get excited for another World Cup, as the Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand. It will be the first Women’s World Cup to feature a full slate of 32 teams and will bring plenty of excitement to fans around the world.
Most sports betting sites have released their Women’s World Cup betting odds so fans can wager on the proceedings. There are several teams that oddsmakers have pegged as the likeliest to triumph in this tournament. Let’s look at some of the contenders that sportsbooks have pegged to perform best in the Women’s World Cup.
USA
The United States is the presumptive favorite to claim victory at the Women’s World Cup. In the eight times the tournament has been held, the United States has won it four times and been the runner-up once. They are the dominant team in women’s soccer, with a roster that is composed of veterans who have performed well in the past as well as exciting young talent. They are seeking their third-straight victory in the tournament, which will further cement their reputation as the best in the world. The team has recognizable players like Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman, and Sophia Smith.
England
The England team is also widely considered by oddsmakers to have a strong chance at the Women’s World Cup but has never even made the finals of the tournament before. However, they are a rising group that has already shown their mettle on the world stage. The English team took home their first UEFA Cup as the best international club in Europe, beating a German team that has typically dominated the tournament. This has oddsmakers believing England can have their best-ever performance, and with talented players like Beth Mead, there’s no use doubting them.
Spain
Spain is another team that oddsmakers are high on despite no significant track record of success in the tournament. Spain has yet to make the Women’s World Cup Finals and has also never won the UEFA tournament. But they have a ton of talent and a group they are pegged to come out on top of, with Costa Rica, Zambia, and Japan. There has already been some controversy for the Spanish side, with managerial upheaval, but they have one of the best players in the world in Alexia Putellas. They should perform admirably.
Germany
Germany is a team that has been one of the best in the world for as long as women’s soccer has been played. Germany is the dominant squad in European soccer, and they have won the tournament two times, which is the second-most of any team. They have also won the UEFA tournament eight times, which is far more than any international club. They will enter the tournament with a ton of confidence as they consistently perform well. They also have excellent players like Lena Oberdorf, who will be key to their success.
France
France is a surprising team that is favorited, considering they’ve never finished a tournament as a finalist in both the Women’s World Cup or UEFA. But oddsmakers like their chances, and they are rated as one of the five best teams on the planet. They have a team filled with veteran talents like Wendie Renard and Eugenie Le Sommer, and they are chasing their chance to hoist a major international trophy for the first time ever. They have a group it should be easy to secure points in, with Jamaica, Brazil, and Panama.
