The best players to watch out for at the Women's World Cup: Morgan and Kerr to shine

Thirty two teams, including the defending champions USA and European conquerors England, will battle it out for the right to be crowned the world's best.

And there are set to be several top stars from around the globe competing.

England, the USA, Spain and Australia all boast genuine superstars who have either been brilliant in the past or are ready to introduce themselves to the world stage.

So here are ten stars to watch out for in Australia and New Zealand.

10: Ada Hegerberg - Norway

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Hegerberg became the inaugural female Ballon d'Or winner in 2018 and has an incredible trophy cabinet.

She has won eight league titles and six Champions Leagues at Lyon and is Norway's leading hope this summer.

9: Wendie Renard - France

Renard is now 32 but is still probably the best defender in the women's game.

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The Lyon star has 146 caps for France but was set to miss this World Cup to preserve her mental health, but Corinne Diacre's sacking prompted her to return to the fold.

8: Lucy Bronze - England

Bronze is arguably the best full-back around and played a key role in England winning the Euros last year.

She is currently carrying a knock and is a doubt for the Lionesses' opener against Haiti live on talkSPORT, but if fit, she will have another excellent tournament.

7: Alex Morgan - USA

The 34-year-old is the face of women's football and has transcended the sport to become a cultural icon.

But she is still a deadly forward on the pitch and will be out to help USA claim back-to-back World Cup wins.

6: Marta - Brazil

Marta Viera da Silva was once recognised as the world's best female footballer and she boasts a staggering World Cup record.

Brazil's top goalscorer holds the record for the most goals in the Women's World Cup having knocked in 17.

Her strikes in 2019 ensured that she was the first and only footballer to score in five editions before Cristiano Ronaldo matched the feat in November.

Marta might be coming to the end of her career, but you can bet there are at least a couple more magic moments in her boots.

5: Aitana Bonmati - Spain

Bonmati is the ultimate box-to-box midfielder for Barcelona and directly contributed to 31 goals last year.

She plays in a slightly deeper role for Spain but will look to dictate things in Australia and New Zealand.

4: Asisat Oshoala - Nigeria

Oshoala has scored 107 goals in 146 games for Barcelona and has racked up a large trophy haul.

She is lethal in front of goal and will be bidding to finish as the tournament's top goalscorer.

3: Pernille Harder - Denmark

Harder has just left Chelsea for Bayern Munich after several successful years in west London.

She is Denmark's best player and will look to guide her country out of a difficult group.

2: Sam Kerr - Australia

Kerr is Australia's shining light and one of the world's best strikers, capable of scoring from all angles.

While playing for Chelsea, she has become one of Emma Hayes' most important players and contributed to some great success.

1: Alexia Putellas - Spain

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Putellas is the most naturally gifted female footballer on the planet and has just returned from an ACL injury.

That issue kept her out of the 2022 Euros, but she is back and ready to lead Spain to glory.