Blockbuster summer of women's soccer: Your guide to Euros, USWNT World Cup/Olympic qualifying and more

Ahh, summer — 'tis the season for the beautiful game's biggest and best international tournaments. This year, however, with the World Cup in Qatar set to start in November, the spotlight will be on what the women's game has to offer — and there is a lot on offer.

Almost every region in the world has a big women's soccer tournament starting in July where the best and most exciting players will be squaring off. In every competition, the stakes are incredibly high: Either a spot at the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on the line, or in the case of the European championship, there's a most-ever €16 million prize pool and some major bragging rights up for grabs.

Let's just put it this way: The month of July is going be fun. If you're not up to speed, we're here to help. This is your guide to an epic summer of women's soccer, with input from a global team of ESPN's Caitlin Murray, Cesar Hernandez, Sophie Lawson, Ed Dove and Tim Vickery.

UEFA Women's Euro 2022: July 6-31 Often simply called the Euros, it's the third-oldest confederation tournament in the world, and arguably the most prestigious. That's because of the parity and quality throughout Europe, and also because it is a rare standalone tournament that does not double as a World Cup qualifier. Initially a four-team tournament, the Euros have gradually expanded to 16 teams now, and the tournament has seen 19 different nations compete over the years. England will host this summer, with the monthlong Euros starting at Old Trafford and wrapping up at Wembley Stadium.

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CONCACAF W Championship: July 4-18 The newly