The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has provided fans with plenty of intrigue, giving everyone a reason to tune in at every turn. Whether it was a major upset or a down-to-the-wire finish, almost every game has featured something that every soccer fan could enjoy. It’s part of the reason this World Cup has been so entertaining.
But when there are upsets and close finishes, it also means that some teams inevitably underperform and fail to meet expectations. And while that may be entertaining for the common fan, it’s a massive disappointment for fans of that nation — and there were plenty of teams who fell under this category this year.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the five biggest disappointments of this year’s World Cup.