As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the world’s leading women’s national teams have unveiled their preparation plans and match schedules ahead of the tournament. Nations including USA, England, Brazil, and Germany have confirmed training camps, friendly fixtures, and squad rotations designed to peak at the global showpiece.
Champions in Training: USA and European Powerhouses
The defending champions United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) have announced a series of high-profile friendlies against top-ranked opponents such as Sweden and Canada, aiming to sharpen tactical cohesion and match fitness. Similarly, England’s Lionesses are set to face European rivals including France and Spain in preparation fixtures, providing manager Sarina Wiegman with opportunities to test tactical variations.
“Preparation is as much about mental readiness as physical fitness — we want to be in the best possible shape,” said USA captain Megan Rapinoe, emphasising the team’s disciplined approach to the upcoming World Cup.
Other contenders such as Brazil and Germany have also laid out intensive training schedules, focusing on blending youth and experience as they tune their squads.
Friendlies and Competitive Fixtures Set the Stage
In addition to internal camps, several federations have finalised international friendlies and mini-tournaments designed to simulate the high-pressure environment expected at the World Cup. These preparations are widely seen as crucial for identifying starting XI choices, refining formations, and building squad depth.
Teams are not only looking at tactical battles but are also arranging travel logistics and sports science support to withstand the demands of a busy tournament schedule.
With less than six months to go until kick-off, the stage is being set for what promises to be one of the most competitive and widely followed Women’s World Cups to date.
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