The countdown to the 2023 Women’s World Cup doesn’t stop. With only four days left for their debut, the athletes called up by coach Pia Sundhage arrived in Brisbane on Tuesday (18th) and continue to train intensely, aiming for the first three games of the group stage. Meet Brazil’s World Cup rivals!
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Panama
With the debut scheduled for July 24, the Brazilian National Team will have Panama as its first opponent in the World Cup. The opponents are commanded by coach Ignacio Quintana arrives at the World Cup with its best campaign in history. After beating Paraguay 1-0 in the play-off, the Panamanian team won a historic classification and will participate in the competition for the first time.
Panama brings a strong name to the World Cup: Marta Cox. The 25-year-old midfielder has defended her national team since she was 14 and was responsible for scoring decisive goals in qualifying for the World Cup play-offs. Currently, Cox plays for Pachuca, a team that competes in the Mexican league.
France
Brazil and France are old acquaintances in World Cups. In 2019, the Brazilian team was beaten 2-1 in the round of 16, being eliminated by the Europeans. In 2023, Canarinho wants to change history and is determined to win its first victory against the French. Brazil is looking to present a balanced game after a good campaign on the FIFA date in April, where they faced England and beat Germany in a friendly. Both teams are also in the Top 5 of the FIFA rankings, along with their French opponents.
Highlight of the French National Team, Wendie Renard arrives for her fourth World Cup. The 32-year-old defender is France’s seventh-highest scorer, with 34 goals scored. Renard accumulates 32 titles as a professional (15 French Championships, 9 French Cups and 8 Champions League). Currently, the 1.87m playmaker defends Olympique Lyonnais.
Jamaica
At the 2019 World Cup, Canarinho’s first duel was against Jamaica. On the occasion, Cristiane was responsible for scoring the three goals that ensured victory for the Brazilian team. Even without qualifying for the knockout stage, the Jamaicans’ best campaign in World Cups was in the 2019 group stage.
Khadija Shaw is the highlight of the Jamaican National Team. The 26-year-old striker has scored 14 goals for Jamaica and arrives at her second World Cup looking to contribute to the team’s best ever campaign. For Manchester City, her current club, the player has scored 31 goals this season.
Schedule
The Brazilian team faces Panama on July 24, at 8 am (Brasília time), in Adelaide. On July 29, it faces France, at 7 am (Brasília time), in Brisbane. Finally, Brazil closes the group stage in Melbourne, on August 2, at 7:00 am (Brasília time), against Jamaica.
