The narrative of newfound parity has been a Women's World Cup staple for as long as many around soccer can remember. It bubbles up every four years to manufacture intrigue. Experts tell casual fans that 'the world is catching up,' that investment in the women's game is paying dividends, that the gap between haves and have nots is narrowing. And for most of the 21st century, it's been wrong.
PAMPLONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 11: Sophia Smith #11 of the United States is marked by Esther Gonzale #9 of Spain during a game between Spain and USWNT at El Sadar Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Pamplona, Spain. staple for as long as many around soccer can remember. It bubbles up every four years to manufacture intrigue. Experts tell casual fans thatthat investment in the women's game is paying dividends, that the gap between haves and have nots is narrowing.
So no, the gap between the U.S. and Central American minnows hasn’t shrunk. Germany, nowadays, is no less likely to pummel Latvia or Bulgaria. Brazil still bosses South America. None of that has changed.
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