One of the biggest sporting events in the world is here: the FIFA Women's World Cup. With 32 nations competing in the tournament for the first time, we'll get to see plenty of newcomers in addition to the usual juggernauts of the beautiful game. In this episode, we cover the background of the tournament, share some info about the host nations (Australia and New Zealand), and give you the rundown on each team competing this year. The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup begins July 20 and runs until August 20.

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