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Revealed: USWNT stars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe pipped to top spot in list of biggest Instagram influencers heading to the 2023 Women's World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup is set to kick off on July 20 and data has now revealed the top ten Instagram influencers bound for the tournament. While the U.S. women's national team boasts some of the most recognisable players in the women's game, it's a player from a less-fancied nation that has claimed the No.1 spot.

As the sport continues to grow, so many female stars have amassed huge followings across social media, with data analysts Gracenote Nielsen putting together a list of the most influential names on Instagram.

Based on number of followers, the rate at which that number has grown, engagement with posts and the value of each branded post on the platform, here are the names that came out on top...

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