The tournament to help define 2026's World Cup supremacy begins on 1 May in Rotterdam, but the debate starts now. Based on the eight leading nations that comprise the Women's Division 1 tournament arrive with form, pedigree, and shifting momentum following a 2025 season that reshaped the competitive landscape. Established contenders and emerging European forces alike will look to assert control in the pool—but before the first whistle, it’s your turn to decide who truly leads the pack.