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2019 Women’s World Cup Group D Betting
Group D is expected to be the most cut and dry group at the Women’s World Cup. Japan and England are two of the overall tournament favorites, and they are expected to easily advance to the knockout stages of the competition. These two teams met in the World Cup Semifinals in 2015, and England is looking for a spot of revenge after losing in extra time to miss out on its first-ever final. Argentina and Scotland are seen as also-rans in this group, but both countries will try to turn the conventional wisdom on its head.
2019 Women’s World Cup Group D Schedule
England vs. Scotland - June 9, 12 p.m. ET – Allianz Riviera, Nice
Argentina vs. Japan - June 10, 12 p.m. ET – Parc des Princes, Paris
Japan vs. Scotland - June 14, 9 a.m. ET – Roazhon Park, Rennes
England vs. Argentina - June 14, 3 p.m. ET – Stade Oceane, Le Havre
Japan vs. England - June 19, 3 p.m. ET – Allianz Riviera, Nice
Scotland vs. Argentina - June 19, 3 p.m. ET – Parc des Princes, Paris
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2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Groups
| GROUP A |
GROUP B |
GROUP C |
| France |
Germany |
Italy |
| South Korea |
China |
Australia |
| Norway |
Spain |
Brazil |
| Nigeria |
South Africa |
Jamaica |
| GROUP D |
GROUP E |
GROUP F |
| England |
Canada |
United States |
| Scotland |
New Zealand |
Chile |
| Argentina |
Cameroon |
Thailand |
| Japan |
Netherlands |
Sweden |
Group Teams Profiles
England
FIFA Ranking: 4
World Cup Appearances: 5
Best Finish: Third Place in 2015
There are high expectations on the Three Lionesses at this World Cup. Following quarterfinals appearances in 2007 and 2011, England finally broke through in 2015 with a win over hosts Canada to make the semifinals for the first time ever. They proved they could hang with Japan before falling to the 2011 winners, and they ended up beating out Germany for third place in the competition.
Former Manchester United hero Phil Neville manages the team, and there is plenty of experience on the roster. Karen Carney and Jill Scott are the team’s leaders, and both players have 100 caps. Toni Duggan and Ellen White are the team’s top forwards but don’t be surprised to see Nikita Parris in the mix either.
Japan
FIFA Ranking: 8
World Cup Appearances: 8
Best Finish: Champions in 2011
There are a lot of new faces in Japan at this World Cup. The Japanese women stunned the United States to win the World Cup eight years ago, but they were hammered by the Stars and Stripes in Canada at the last World Cup, allowing four goals in the first 16 minutes in a rout.
Japan’s back line has been largely revamped following its defensive collapse. Saori Ariyoshi is the only veteran in defense, while every other player on the back line has 20 caps or less. Mizuho Sakaguchi, Nahomi Kawasumi, and Mana Iwabuchi still are the top-scoring options, but Mina Tanaka is one of the best young players in the world.
Scotland
FIFA Ranking: 20
World Cup Appearances: 1
Best Finish: First-ever appearance in 2019
Scotland is making its World Cup debut after making its European Championship debut two years ago, and the Scots are hoping for a better result. At the 2017 Euros, Scotland bowed out in the group stage following a win and two losses, and many believe that will be their exact record in this group too.
Kim Little and Jane Ross are the two stars of this team. Both players have over 125 caps and more than 50 goals, and no other player on the team has more than 22 goals for the national team. Rachel Corsie and Jennifer Beattie are 100-cap players stabilizing the back line.
Argentina
FIFA Ranking: 36
World Cup Appearances: 3
Best Finish: Group Stage in 2003 and 2007
According to FiveThirtyEight, Argentina is the weakest team at the Women’s World Cup. Although the Albicelestes have a soccer pedigree, their women’s team is far behind the men’s team, and their 14.7 SPI is the lowest of any of the 24 teams in France.
Argentina got blasted in the Cup of Nations two months ago. They gave up 10 combined goals and didn’t find the back of the net once in losses to South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia, and that does not bode well for their chances. They have tried to bolster their confidence by playing US collegiate teams in the run-up to the competition, yet they are just 2-1-1 in those games.
List of Women’s World Cup Winners
| YEAR |
WINNER |
RUNNER UP |
SCORE |
| 2015 |
United States |
Japan |
5-2 |
| 2011 |
Japan |
United States |
3-1 (pen) |
| 2007 |
Germany |
Brazil |
2-0 |
| 2003 |
Germany |
Sweden |
2-1 (a.e.t) |
| 1999 |
United States |
China PR |
5-4 (pen) |
| 1995 |
Norway |
Germany |
2-0 |
| 1991 |
United States |
Norway |
2-1 |
The United States has been the juggernaut of women’s soccer since the first World Cup in 1991. The Stars and Stripes have won more World Cups than any other country, and they are the only team to have made it to the semifinals in all seven previous tournaments. Team USA is the only squad to have won a World Cup on their home turf, with Brandi Chastain firing home the winning penalty over China at the Rose Bowl in 1999.
Germany has had the second-most success at the Women’s World Cup. The German women are the only back-to-back winners in the history of the tournament, claiming the title in 2003 and 2007. They made it to the semifinals back in 2015 before losing to the US.
The French have yet to make it to a Women’s World Cup final. France is a recent power in the game, and their club teams are the best in the world. Olympique Lyon has won five of the last eight Champions Leagues, and they have made it to the finals in seven of the last nine years.
Unfortunately, the best player in the game today will not be taking part in the Women’s World Cup. Ada Hegerberg has decided that she will not play for Norway at the tournament, and she has not played for the national team in nearly two years.
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