Australia announce squad for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Published at :July 13, 2023 at 6:29 AM

Modified at :July 13, 2023 at 6:29 AM

The Matildas play their eighth consecutive World Cup

Australia qualified as the co-host for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. This will be their eighth appearance on the big stage.

The Matildas failed to qualify for the inaugural World Cup. Since then they have made it to every edition and reached the round of 16 in the 2019 edition.

Their best finish at the biggest stage has been in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Australia Women national team made it to the quarterfinals in these three editions.

With the World Cup just around the corner, coach Tony Gustavsson has selected the 23-player squad.

Clare Polkinghorne is the most experienced player on the roster with more than 150 international caps. Emily van Egmond, Tameka Yallop, Alanna Kennedy and Caitlin Foord are the other players who have played more than 100 games for their country.

The hosts have a strong squad with a few players showing their talent in Europe. With home support behind their back this time, Australian women will be high on confidence heading into the 2022-23 edition.

The Matildas are placed in Group B along with the Republic of Ireland women, Nigeria women and Canadian women.

Let's look at the 23 players who make it to Australia's final squad for the Women's World Cup 2023.

Australia Women's World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold (West Ham), Teagan Micah (Rosengard), Lydia Williams (Brighton)

Defenders: Ellie Carpenter (Lyon), Steph Catley (Arsenal), Charlotte Grant (Vittsjo GIK), Clare Hunt (Western Sydney Wanderers), Alanna Kennedy (Manchester City), Aivi Luik (BK Hacken), Courtney Nevin (Leicester City on loan from Hammarby), Clare Polkinghorne (Vittsjo GIK)

Midfielders: Alex Chidiac (Racing Louisville), Kyra Cooney-Cross (Hammarby IF), Katrina Gorry (Vittsjo GIK), Emily van Egmond (San Diego Wave), Clare Wheeler (Everton), Tameka Yallop (SK Brann)

Forwards: Caitlin Foord (Arsenal), Mary Fowler (Manchester City) Sam Kerr (Chelsea), Hayley Raso (Free agent), Kyah Simon (Free agent), Cortnee Vine (Sydney FC)