The women's football tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing was held from 6 to 21 August 2008. The women's tournament was a full international tournament with no restrictions on age. The twelve national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 18 players, including two goalkeepers. Additionally, teams could name a maximum of four alternate players, numbered from 19 to 22. The alternate list could contain at most three outfielders, as at least one slot was reserved for a goalkeeper. In the event of serious injury during the tournament, an injured player could be replaced by one of the players in the alternate list. Only players in these squads were eligible to take part in the tournament.
The age listed for each player is on 6 August 2008, the first day of the tournament. The numbers of caps and goals listed for each player do not include any matches played after the start of the tournament. The club listed is the club for which the player last played a competitive match prior to the tournament. A flag is included for coaches who are of a different nationality than their own national team.
Canada named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[3][4][5] Prior to the tournament, Amber Allen withdrew injured and was replaced on 3 August 2008 by Jodi-Ann Robinson, who was initially selected as an alternate player. Chelsea Stewart subsequently filled the vacant alternate spot.[6]
The United States named a squad of 18 players and 4 alternates for the tournament.[29][30][31][32] Prior to the tournament, Abby Wambach withdrew injured and was replaced on 17 July 2008 by Lauren Cheney, who was initially selected as an alternate player. India Trotter subsequently filled the vacant alternate spot.[33]
^"Argentina – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"Canada – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"China PR – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"Sweden – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 11 September 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"Brazil – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 18 August 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"Germany – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 17 August 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"Nigeria – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"Korea DPR – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"Japan – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 17 August 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"New Zealand – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"Norway – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
^"USA – Squad List". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original on 17 August 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2020.