The 2019 Women’s World Cup is underway! Over the next month, players from the national teams of 24 countries will compete, with the final match in the biggest Women’s World Cup yet taking place on July 7th in Lyon, France.

We’re celebrating the eighth edition of the tournament with a series of Doodles by guest artists representing each of the competing countries to capture the local excitement of the competition, as well as what the event means to them personally

Stay tuned for more from the artists, and best of luck to all the players

Today's Featured Artist Q&A

with early sketches and behind-the-scenes photos of the artist

Q: What was it like to work on a Google Doodle?

Cameroon – Reine Dibussi

A: Everyone knows the famous Google Doodles, we even get one for our national day! So when Google asked me to join the team and represent Cameroon, it seemed unbelievable to me. I was excited, honored, and humbled all at once. It was an awesome opportunity to express my love for the Lionesses, and for football, through my art—and to share those small details I love so much about my country.

Canada – Jenn Li

A: Exciting! Nerve-wracking but also such a great honor. I am so humbled to have been given the opportunity to represent both my country and the women of our national team in my own way.

Chile – Luisa Rivera

A: I’ve always admired Google Doodles as an illustrator, but also as a curious person who is eager to learn more. Therefore, it is an honor and a thrilling challenge to be the artist behind one, especially when it represents my country and female empowerment.

Netherlands – zeeloot

A: It was pure joy! A bit of a challenge to work on something that should be readable on a small scale.

New Zealand – Phoebe Morris

A: It was great working on this piece because it came with both creative freedom and the freedom to express my own views. I did not want to emphasize that this was the ‘Women’s’ World Cup, as it would be unusual to emphasize gender when celebrating a male team. The fact that we still have a ‘World Cup’ and a ‘Women’s World Cup’ says it all!

Sweden – Sara Andreasson

A: In all honesty, I’ve been waiting for this day ever since I started working as an illustrator, so I feel honored to be involved in this project. Representing my country in such a way that Swedes can recognize themselves is incredibly difficult. I’m sure some people may disagree with my image of Sweden, but hopefully, others will be happy to see this interpretation

Thailand – Banana Blah Blah

A: Working with Google was a whole new experience: professional crews and systematic work I learned many things within these few months. I also had fun thinking about and drawing these illustrations. I am so grateful and so proud to be a Thai representative in this project! Thank you so much for this opportunity :)

USA – Roxie Vizcarra

A: Working on a Google Doodle, especially to celebrate my country’s involvement in the Women’s World Cup, was a huge honor. It was also a unique challenge to define the culture of a country as vast as America in an illustration.