Between injury and protest, the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be missing some star power. A handful of the sport’s biggest names across federations have announced they will not be making the trip to Australia and New Zealand, many due to ill-timed injuries. While key absences are hard to stomach for any team, they also provide the opportunity for veterans and rookies alike to step up, with some serious shoes to fill.
Here are 10 players who can make an impact at the World Cup.
