(CNN)The draw for the eighth edition of the Women’s World Cup takes place Saturday at La Seine Musicale in Paris. Twenty-four teams will compete at next year’s tournament in France, which will be held from 7 June to 7 July. Across nine host cities, 52 matches will be played to determine the winner. Who are the favorites? Who are the players to watch? How did Bob Marley’s daughter help Jamaica to the finals? Here is what you need to know about an event billed as the most competitive Women’s World Cup yet. The favorites — A number of strong contenders USA celebrate winning the Women’s World Cup in Canada in 2015. Twenty-three teams have qualified, with France assured a place as host. Read More As defending champions and world No.1 in FIFA’s rankings, USA is favorite to retain the crown it won in Canada four years ago. Victory would secure a fourth title in eight tournaments and cement the country’s status as the most successful in the competition’s history. The road to France was a straightforward one for USA, beating Mexico 6-0, Panama 5-0, Trinidad and Tobago 7-0 before thumping Jamaica 6-0 in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women’s Championship…