# The Best Goals from the 2023 Women’s World Cup Group Stages
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing and the group stages have already produced some incredible goals. From England’s Lauren James to Colombia’s Linda Caicedo, these are ten of the best goals from the group stages of the tournament.
## Lauren James’ Stunner for England
England’s Lauren James scored a stunning goal against Mexico in the group stages of the tournament. After receiving a pass from teammate Lucy Staniforth, James unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box that flew past the Mexican goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The goal was a crucial one for England, who went on to win the match 2-1.
## Linda Caicedo’s Long-Range Strike for Colombia
Colombia’s Linda Caicedo scored a remarkable goal against France in the group stages of the tournament. After receiving a pass from teammate Yoreli Rincón, Caicedo unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that flew past the French goalkeeper and into the back of the net. The goal was a crucial one for Colombia, who went on to win the match 1-0.
## Marta Cox’s Free-Kick for Panama
Panama’s Marta Cox scored a sensational free-kick against Brazil in the group stages of the tournament. After being fouled on the edge of the box, Cox stepped up and curled a beautiful strike into the top corner of the net, leaving the Brazilian goalkeeper with no chance. The goal was a crucial one for Panama, who went on to win the match 1-0.
## Other Notable Goals
Other notable goals from the group stages of the tournament include:
– China’s Wang Shuang scored an incredible long-range strike against South Africa
– Canada’s Christine Sinclair scored a stunning free-kick against Cameroon
– Australia’s Sam Kerr scored an audacious chip against Japan
– USA’s Megan Rapinoe scored a powerful header against Sweden
– Norway’s Ada Hegerberg scored an impressive solo effort against Thailand
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