Women's World Cup 2023: These footballers may need to compete against their partners

In just a few days, it'll all be kicking off! The best women's football teams will be battling it out for the world title in Australia and New Zealand. For some players, it will be particularly exciting this year, as these couples may be competing against each other.

Couples who may face each other at the Women's World Cup

Ann-Katrin Berger and Jess Carter

The DFB, Germany's football team's keeper Ann-Katrin Berger, may actually have to play against her English girlfriend and Chelsea teammate, Jess Carter. During the European Championship, the German team was defeated by England in Wembley.

Ingrid Engen and Mapi Leon

Ingrid Engen from Norway and Mapi Leon from Spain may soon have to leave their feelings for each other aside for 90 minutes.

Pernille Harder and Magdalena Eriksson

This will also be the case for Pernille Harder from Denmark and Magdalena Eriksson from Sweden. But not for a long time. The two will be allowed to keep playing together after the World Cup as both Harder and Eriksson are moving to the FC Bayern Munich!

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Ellie Carpenter and Daniëlle van de Donk

It is not only European players who will have to put their relationships on the back burner temporarily. Two Australian stars may also have to play against their partners at their home World Cup. Indeed, Ellie Carpenter may have to face her girlfriend Daniëlle van de Donk if Australia plays the Netherlands.

Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis

'Female football player of the year' Sam Kerr, may face her American girlfriend, Kristie Mewis on the pitch as well.

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The return of 'One Love' at the Women's World Cup

This World Cup promises not only many exciting duels and great emotions, but also some strong messages of love and unity. After the scandalous Men's World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has now been persuaded to give in a bit on the captain's armbands.

Although the rainbow armband and the 'one love' armband remain banned, the teams can choose between normal armbands and eight colorful armbands with strong messages. These are intended to draw attention to important social issues.

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This article has been translated from Gentside DE.

Sources used:

Express: Frauen-WM 2023: Diese Liebespaare treffen in Australien und Neuseeland aufeinander

fussball-wm.pro: Spielplan der Frauen-WM 2023