FIFA Women’s World Cup stars so far

• The FIFA Womens World Cup has been one stunning tournament this summer
• The finals is set to take place on Sunday between England and Spain in Sydney
• England duo Lauren Hemp, Lauren James and Colombia’s Linda Caicedo are some of the stars of the tournament

The culmination of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, featuring a showdown between Spain and England, is fast approaching. This month-long tournament has been marked by the emergence of standout players from various nations. Here, we highlight five star performers who have illuminated the competition:

Linda Caicedo, Colombia

At just 18 years old, Linda Caicedo enjoyed a breakthrough tournament. Her contributions, including two crucial goals and an assist, were instrumental in Colombia’s journey to the quarter-finals. A standout moment was her stunning strike against Germany, a goal that is sure to contend for the title of the tournament’s best.

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Amanda Ilestedt

Centre-back Amanda Ilestedt, an unlikely top scorer for her nation, made a significant impact during the summer. She netted an impressive four goals from Sweden’s set-pieces, showcasing her versatility and ability to contribute to her team’s success. Her contributions played a pivotal role in Sweden’s journey to the semi-finals.

Lauren Hemp, England

England forward Lauren Hemp has been one of the best players in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. | PHOTO: Sky Sports |

Lauren Hemp emerged as a pivotal player for Sarina Wiegman’s England team. Her ability to score crucial goals at pivotal moments was evident throughout the tournament. She netted an equalizer in the Lionesses’ quarter-final victory over Colombia and put her team ahead against Australia in the semi-final. The Manchester City forward enters the final with three goals to her name and a determination to make a lasting impact.

Hinata Miyazawa, Japan

Hinata Miyazawa has been at the forefront of Japan’s dynamic attacking style of play. With five goals to her name, she leads the Golden Boot race. Moreover, her performances were instrumental in Japan’s free-flowing attacking football that dominated the early stages of the tournament. Although Japan was eventually eliminated by Sweden in the quarter-finals, Miyazawa’s contributions did not go unnoticed.

Lauren James, England

Lauren James showcased her talent during the early stages of the tournament and garnered praise for her memorable performance against China. The Chelsea winger contributed three goals and three assists before serving a two-match suspension after receiving a red card in England’s last-16 victory over Nigeria. She is poised to return to contention for the final against Spain, and her presence is expected to bolster England’s attacking prowess.

These five star players have undoubtedly left their mark on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their performances have captivated fans and showcased the exceptional talent and skill that women’s football has to offer. As the tournament reaches its climax with the Spain vs. England final, all eyes will be on these standout individuals to see if they can deliver one final moment of brilliance on the grand stage.