Women’s World Cup 2023 Group D: Fixtures, results, standings, squads & full details

Group D in this summer’s World Cup includes the defending European champions, two top-15 sides in the world rankings, and a determined CONCACAF nation. 

Despite the major injuries that Sarina Wiegman’s team has sustained during the club campaign, this England side is littered with talent. Captained by Chelsea’s Millie Bright in the backline, the English are out to not only call themselves the champions of Europe, but of the world. Even with the struggles recently in friendlies, this coach and her players know what it takes to hoist a major international trophy. With Beth Mead sidelined, Rachel Daly and Arsenal’s Alessia Russo will be asked to fill the gaps while Lauren James provides the width on the flank. The only thing that will prevent England from winning Group D is realistically itself.

One of the most remarkable stories of this year’s competition is the Haitian Women’s National Team. Nicolas Delépine side is currently ranked No. 53 in the FIFA rankings, but with a 2-1 victory over No. 41 Chile in February, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere found themselves in their first ever major tournament. It is the first time since 1974 on either the men’s or women’s side that a senior international Haitian team has qualified for the World Cup. Just making it this far has provided the entire nation an outlet of joy. Whatever happens next is simply a cherry on top. Led by talented attacker Nérilia Mondésir, arguably the biggest underdog of this whole competition is set to show that they belong.

Denmark, a team that previously had not been at a World Cup since 2007, and China, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup holders make up the rest of this group. The two teams are led by two prolific goal scorers on the international level, Wang Shuang and Bayern Munich’s Pernille Harder. Racing Louisville’s Shuang had five goals in the 2022 Asian Cup. Harder is her nation’s all-time leading goal scorer with 70 goals in 144 outings. Both countries will most likely battle it out for that coveted second place spot in Group D.

Women’s World Cup 2023 Group D squads:

China

Manager: Shui Qingxia

FIFA World Ranking: 14

Goalkeepers: Pan Hongyan, Xu Huan, Zhu Yu

Defenders: Gao Chen, Chen Qiaozhu, Yao Wei, Wu Haiyan, Wang Linlin, Dou Jiaxing, Li Mengwen

Midfielders: Gu Yasha, Zhang Linyan, Wu Chengshu, Yao Lingwei, Yang Lina, Zhang Rui, Shen Mengyu, Zhang Xin

Forwards: Wang Shuang, Wang Shanshan, Lou Jiahui, Tang Jiali, Xiao Yuyi

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Denmark

Manager: Lars Søndergaard

FIFA World Ranking: 13

Goalkeepers: Lene Christensen, Kathrine Larsen, Maja Bay Østergaard

Defenders: Sofie Svava, Luna Gevitz, Frederikke Thøgersen, Katrine Veje, Simone Boye Sørensen, Rikke Sevecke, Stine Ballisager Pedersen

Midfielders: Josefine Hasbo, Karen Holmgaard, Sanne Troelsgaard Nielsen, Emma Snerle, Kathrine Kühl, Sofie Pedersen, Nicoline Sørensen, Janni Thomsen

Forwards: Amalie Vangsgaard, Pernille Harder, Rikke Madsen, Signe Bruun, Mille Gejl

England

Manager: Sarina Wiegman

FIFA World Ranking: 4

Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton, Mary Earps, Ellie Roebuck

Defenders: Niamh Charles, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Esme Morgan, Jess Carter

Midfielders: Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Katie Zelem, Laura Coombs, Jordan Nobbs, Ella Toone

Forwards: Lauren James, Rachel Daly, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, Bethany England, Katie Robinson, Alessia Russo

Standby players:  Emily Ramsey, Maya Le Tissier, Lucy Staniforth

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Haiti

Manager: Nicolas Delépine

FIFA World Ranking: 53

Goalkeepers: Nahomie Ambroise, Kerly Théus, Lara Larco

Defenders: Chelsea Surpris, Ruthny Mathurin, Kethna Louis, Milan Pierre-Jérôme, Esthericove Joseph, Betina Petit-Frère, Tabita Joseph

Midfielders: Jennyfer Limage, Dayana Pierre-Louis, Noa Ganthier, Sherly Jeudy, Danielle Étienne, Melchie Dumornay, Maudeline Moryl

Forwards: Roselord Borgella, Nérilia Mondésir, Batcheba Louis, Roseline Éloissaint, Darlina Joseph, Shwendesky Joseph

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Women’s World Cup 2023 Group D fixtures:

Matchday One:

England vs. Haiti

Match info: July 22, 2023, 5:30 am EST, Brisbane Stadium

Denmark vs. China 

Match info: July 22, 2023, 8:00 am EST, Perth Rectangular Stadium

Matchday Two:

England vs. Denmark 

Match info: July 28, 2023, 4:30 am EST, Sydney Football Stadium

China vs. Haiti

Match info: July 28, 2023, 7:00 am EST, Hindmarsh Stadium

Matchday Three:

China vs. England

Match info: August 1, 2023, 7:00 am EST, Hindmarsh Stadium

Haiti vs. Denmark

Match info: August 1, 2023, 7:00 am EST, Perth Rectangular Stadium

Women’s World Cup 2023 standings prediction for Group D:

1. England – 9 points

2. Denmark – 4 points

3. China – 2 points

4. Haiti – 1 point

How to watch: FS1, FOX Sports

The Group D winner will play the Group B runners-up while the Group D runners-up will play the Group B winner in the knockout stages. (Group B: Australia, Canada, Nigeria, Republic of Ireland)