The teams have been drawn into eight groups, with each group consisting of four teams. I will take a closer look at each group, while also providing insights and predictions on which teams are likely to advance to the knockout stage.
Group A – New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland
New Zealand, as co-hosts, have a favourable draw for the Women's World Cup. They avoided top teams such as Canada, Netherlands and Japan in Pot 2. While drawing Norway, Switzerland and debutants the Philippines instead. While Switzerland and Norway are expected to advance in this group, New Zealand has a genuine chance of making it to the last 16.
Group B – Australia, Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Canada
The Republic of Ireland and Canada have a difficult trip to and from Perth, with games on the east coast in between. Co-host Australia has not been as lucky in the draw as New Zealand. The Matildas may have a tough time competing with Canada for the top spot, which could set up a challenging match with the winners of Group D, likely to be England. Although upsetting an Australia-Canada one-two finish will be challenging, Nigeria and Ireland will not be easy opponents.
Group C – Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan
Spain and Japan look to have a smooth path to the quarter-finals in the Women's World Cup. Despite disputes with senior players and coaches, Spain's substitutes have shown their ability to beat top teams. Costa Rica and Zambia, making their second and first appearances respectively, are unlikely to pose a threat to either Spain or Japan. The winner and runners-up of Group A are guaranteed to face lower-ranked sides, which presents a tantalising opportunity for a deep run in the tournament.
Group D – England, Haiti, Denmark, China
England has been fortunate in the draw, with Denmark, China and Haiti unlikely to pose much of a challenge. They have also avoided the long trip to Perth for their opening match. The real challenge lies in the last 16, with Australia or Canada potentially waiting for them. The race for second place is where the competition heats up, with 15th-ranked China facing off against Denmark, ranked 18th in the world.
Group E – United States, Vietnam, Netherlands, Portugal
A highly anticipated rematch of the 2019 final between the USA and the Netherlands is on the cards. Both teams will aim to top the group to avoid a last-16 match with Sweden, the likely winners of Group E. The Netherlands will be determined to beat the USA on the big stage this time. Completing the group will be Portugal and Vietnam, who are both unlikely to cause any surprises.
Group F – France, Jamaica, Brazil, Panama
France has the potential to do well in the 2023 tournament despite off-field drama. Brazil will miss influential midfielder Formiga and have a mixed record against European teams. Jamaica will make their second appearance in the Cup and Panama are unlikely to challenge the other three teams in this group.
Group G – Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina
Sweden is favoured to top the group, while Italy had a poor showing in the last Euros. South Africa and Argentina aim to do better than their 2019 performance, with South Africa losing all their games and Argentina drawing twice and losing once in the group stage.
Group H – Germany, Morocco, Colombia, South Korea
Germany is likely to top Group H in the tournament. As Euro runners-up and ranked highly in the world, they could face either France or Brazil in the knockout stage, with a possible rematch against England in the finals. Morocco will debut and South Korea could challenge Germany in the group despite only qualifying once before in 2015.