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troops will face Group G in the tournament in Australasia, and will face heavyweights Sweden and Italy as well as Argentina.

The respective rankings of the competitors paint a clear picture of the size of South Africa’s mission.

Sweden is currently considered the second strongest team in the world and is only slightly behind the defending world champions and leading team USA.

Meanwhile, Italy ranks 14th and although the Argentinians don’t have the same background as their male counterparts, they are just two places behind their best 29th.

That said, the South Americans – like Banyana when they first appeared in 2019 – have never made it past the group stage before.

Sweden finished second in 2003 and Italy twice reached the quarterfinals.

Ellis will be grateful for the insights and experience of Linda Motlhalo and Refiloe Jane, two members of his current team who played in Sweden and Italy for Djurgardens and Sassuolo respectively.

Meanwhile, the four-time USA champions will face the Netherlands in the group stage, a repeat of the 2019 final.

Megan Rapinoe’s USA will also face group leaders Vietnam and the team won the play-offs in the finals in Australia and New Zealand, following a draw in Auckland on Saturday.

European champions England, the pre-tournament favorite against the Americans, will face China, Denmark and another playoff winner. Led by veteran striker Rapinoe, the United States tops the FIFA rankings and is chasing its third consecutive crown – after beating the Netherlands 2-0 in the 2019 final.

Germany, Switzerland Sweden, France and Spain will also be the teams to watch as the World Cup takes place at 10 stadiums in New Zealand and Australia from 20 July to 20 August 2023. The opening match will be matched. organized La New Zealand against former Norwegian champions in Auckland