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Five Cardinal on the U.S. World Cup team

Stanford will be well represented in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
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With the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup starting in just a couple days, the Stanford Cardinal will be represented in Australia/New Zealand.

There are five former Cardinal that were selected to be part of the 23 person team, with four of the five making their World Cup debuts. They and the team will be opening up group play on July 21 against Vietnam in New Zealand, with the game being televised on Fox. They then will take on Netherlands on July 26, and Portugal on August 1.

Let's take a look at Stanford's representatives and their stats while playing for the national team. 

 

Jul 9, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; United States of America defender Alana Cook (12) passes past Wales midfielder Ceri Holland (7) during the first half at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; United States of America defender Naomi Girma (4) looks to pass against Wales during the second half at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 27, 2023; Carson, California, USA; USWNT defender Kelley O'Hara during Women's World Cup media day at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; United States of America forward Sophia Smith (11) chases the ball against Wales the second half at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; United States of America midfielder Andi Sullivan (17) heads the ball as Wales midfielder Josie Green (6) defends during the first half at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports