Women's World Cup Preview: Group C there for Spain's taking

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)Previewing the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Group C

Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan

The favorite: Spain seeks its first trip past the final 16 of the World Cup. It has only one trip beyond the last eight of the European Championships but edged out Canada for the final top seed in the World Cup draw based on some stronger recent form.

Best matchup: With Spain and Japan both lik