World Cup Group G preview

FIFA ranking: 3

Nickname: Blågult (Blue-Yellow)

Coach: Peter GerhardssonHow they qualified: Topped the Republic of Ireland's UEFA qualifying Group A. The 1-1 draw Ireland secured in Gothenburg thanks to a Kate McCabe strike was the only match the Swedes didn't win.

Previous tournaments: Sweden have appeared at all eight previous editions of the tournament, finishing second in 2003 and third three times: 1991, 2011 and 2019.

Prospects: Perennial contenders, who will be expected to top the group. Beaten 4-0 in the Euro 2022 semi-finals by eventual champions England.

FIFA ranking: 16

Nickname: Le Azzurre (The Blues)

Coach: Milena BertoliniHow they qualified: Appearing at consecutive World Cups for the first time after winning nine out 10 games to top their group, a 2-1 defeat to second-placed Switzerland - who also made it - the only blip. Those were the only goals they conceded in qualifying.

Previous tournaments: This is their third World Cup appearance, reaching the quarter-finals in 1991 and 2019 is as far as they have got.

Prospects: Disappointedat Euro 2022, finishing bottom of a group containing semi-finalists France, Belgium and Iceland. Beating Sweden a tall order but favoured to finish second.

FIFA ranking: 28

Nickname: Las Guerreras (The Warriors)

Coach: German PortanovaHow they qualified: Argentina beat Paraguay 3-1 in the playoff for third place after being edged out by hosts Colombia 1-0 in the Copa America semi-final. They qualified for the Women's World Cup with ease as one of the top four teams.

Previous tournaments: They have played three times in the Women's World Cup. They won the Copa America, formerly known as the South American Women's Championship, by beating Brazil in 2006.

Prospects: Argentina have never