Canada

Coach: KENNETH HEINER-MOLLER

The former boss of his native Denmark’s women’s national team, Heiner-Moller took charge of Canada in January, 2018. He steered the “Canucks” to qualifying victories over Jamaica (2-0), Cuba (12-0), Costa Rica (3-1) and Panama (7-0) as they secured their place in France.

Star player: CHRISTINE SINCLAIR

Canada’s most-capped player and top scorer will play in her fifth World Cup this summer. At 35, the Portland Thorns star’s experience will be valuable, but her speed, strength, technique, vision and eye for goal will come in handy, too.

Cameroon

Coach: ALAIN DJEUMFA

The former fitness coach took charge of Cameroon in January. The “Indomitable Lionesses” were steered to this summer’s finals by Joseph Ndoko, who was subsequently sacked. Djeumfa will hope a similar fate does not await him should France prove a struggle for his side.

Star player: GABRIELLE ONGUENE

Onguene bagged a crucial goal against Mali in the win that secured Cameroon’s place at the Finals. After bursting on to the scene during her country’s 2015 World Cup campaign, she has become one of Africa’s top female players, and will hope to catch the eye again this summer.

New Zealand

Coach: TOM SERMANNI

The Scot is one of the most-experienced coaches in the women’s game. Born in Glasgow in 1954, Sermanni played for Albion Rovers, Blackpool, Torquay United and Dunfermline before moving to Australia in the 1980s. He has since coached the Australian women’s national team, as well as the USA, and a host of club sides.

Star player: ALI RILEY

Currently starring for Chelsea, Riley will be among the most-experienced players at this summer’s tournament. She has already appeared at three World Cups and three Olympic Games since winning her first cap in 2007. Her tireless running at full-back will be vital in France.

Netherlands

Coach: SARINA WIEGMAN

Steered the Netherlands to their second World Cup via the play-offs, where they defeated Denmark and Switzerland. Will arrive in France with high expectations after claiming their first European Championships in 2017, for which their manager was named FIFA’s Women’s Coach of the Year.

Star player: LIEKE MARTENS

The Dutch star claimed FIFA’s Women’s Player of the Year award in 2017 after helping her country to Euro glory. A deadly proposition with the ball at her feet, Martens sets the tempo of the Netherlands’ play – and few can live with her at her best.