The final list of 23-players squad was announced on Tuesday (27 June) for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Brazil Women’s World Cup 2023 squad have blend of both young and experience players, with Tainara, Angelina, and Aline Gomes being named as reserve players. The players along with the substitute headed to the tournament which Australia and New Zealand will co-host.
The South American team, led by Pia Sundhage of Sweden, She is the Head coach of the Brazilian team since 2019, The 2023 Edition will mark the coaching debut of Pia Sundhage at a World Cup. Brazil team is a part of Group F for the competition, along with France, Jamaica, and Panama.
Brazil has not missed a World Cup since the inaugural edition in 1991. It will be aiming to redeem itself this time around as it has never won the main event. The team’s best performance come in 2007 when they finish as runners-up. Marta, a six-time FIFA Best Player winner, will serve as the captain of the Selecao.
The 37-year-old Marta is widely considered one of the best players in the history of women’s football but has yet to lift the World Cup trophy in five previous attempts. Everyone is pining their hope on forward Marta, the highest scorer ever in the World Cup tournament history, including the Men’s FIFA World Cup for the turn around this time. 2023 edition of the World Cup will mark Marta sixth and final appearance in the event. As she’s announced retirement after the tournament
After recently holding European champion England to a 1-1 draw and going on to defeat Euro runner-up Germany 2-1, Sundhage’s team enters the World Cup in strong form.
With youthful talents like Kerolin and Geyse plus the experience and undeniable talent of Marta and Debinha, the Selecao might end up being a bit of a surprise. Together, those two have appeared in over 300 times for the national team, scoring 173 goals throughout that time.
Who is Brazil’s Manager for the Women’s World Cup 2023 ?
Pia Sundhage took over as Brazil’s head coach in July 2019 following the World Cup that summer. She previously worked as the manager for Sweden and the USA for five years, during which time she won three Olympic medals and finished second in the 2011 World Cup. Former professional footballer herself. Sundhage won the 1984 Women’s Euros with Sweden in addition to scoring 71 goals in 141 games for her country.
Brazil Women’s World Cup 2023 Squad – Final Roster
Position | Player | Date of Birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
Goalkeeper | Letícia Izidoro | 13 August 1994 (age 28) | 16 | 0 | Corinthians |
Goalkeeper | Camila | 2 January 2001 (age 22) | 0 | 0 | Santos |
Goalkeeper | Bárbara | 4 July 1988 (age 34) | 69 | 0 | Flamengo |
Defender | Tamires | 10 October 1987 (age 35) | 140 | 7 | Corinthians |
Defender | Rafaelle | 18 June 1991 (age 32) | 82 | 8 | Arsenal |
Defender | Antônia | 26 April 1994 (age 29) | 25 | 0 | Levante |
Defender | Kathellen | 26 April 1996 (age 27) | 21 | 1 | Real Madrid |
Defender | Lauren | 13 September 2002 (age 20) | 10 | 0 | Madrid CFF |
Defender | Bruninha | 16 June 2002 (age 21) | 8 | 0 | Gotham FC |
Defender | Mônica | 21 April 1987 (age 36) | 42 | 6 | Madrid CFF |
Midfielder | Adriana | 17 November 1996 (age 26) | 43 | 12 | Orlando Pride |
Midfielder | Kerolin | 17 November 1999 (age 23) | 33 | 5 | North Carolina Courage |
Midfielder | Luana | 2 May 1993 (age 30) | 32 | 1 | Corinthians |
Midfielder | Ary Borges | 28 December 1999 (age 23) | 28 | 5 | Racing Louisville |
Midfielder | Ana Vitória | 6 March 2000 (age 23) | 14 | 1 | Benfica |
Midfielder | Duda Sampaio | 18 May 2001 (age 22) | 8 | 1 | Corinthians |
Forward | Marta | 19 February 1986 (age 37) | 175 | 115 | Orlando Pride |
Forward | Debinha | 20 October 1991 (age 31) | 134 | 58 | Kansas City Current |
Forward | Bia Zaneratto | 17 December 1993 (age 29) | 110 | 37 | Palmeiras |
Forward | Andressa Alves | 10 November 1992 (age 30) | 106 | 21 | Roma |
Forward | Geyse | 27 March 1998 (age 25) | 43 | 6 | Barcelona |
Forward | Gabi Nunes | 10 March 1997 (age 26) | 20 | 3 | Madrid CFF |
Forward | Nycole Raysla | 26 March 2000 (age 23) | 6 | 1 | Benfica |
Brazil’s Group-F Fixtures
24 July 2023 (Monday) – Brazil vs Panama (at 20:30; Adelaide, Australia)
29 July 2023 (Saturday) – Brazil vs France (at 20:00; Brisbane, Australia)
2 August 2023 (Wednesday) – Brazil vs Jamaica (at 20:00; Melbourne, Australia)
What is the squad size for the 2023 Women’s World Cup?
The 32 national teams involved in the 2023 Women’s World Cup tournament must register a squad of 23 players which must include three goalkeepers. The Women’s World Cup 2023 Squads final list of 23 players per national team should be submitted by July 9, 2023 to FIFA.
Which is the most successful team at FIFA Women’s World Cup?
USA has been the most succesful team right now. As In all eight edition of the tournament, 36 teams have played till now, Of which United states have won record four Women’s World Cups. Germany have 2 times, while Norway and Japan have won 1 each respectively.