The Women's World Cup is almost here! The tournament is a time to showcase the best players in the world and the up-and-comers. The 2023 edition, which starts July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, will be no different.
But what is different is the growth in women's football we've seen over the past four years and beyond -- instead of all the best players in the world hailing from a few top teams, the sport is more competitive than it's ever been, and that's apparent in the 2023 edition of ESPN FC's World Cup Rank.