WWC Group F
It’s time to turn our attention to Group F and two huge footballing nations at the Women’s World Cup.
Who is in Group F?The favouritesFrance have had their fair share of drama and Hervé Renard has taken over at short notice but their squad is absolutely incredible and the man in the dugout has real pedigree at international tournaments in the men’s game.
With PSG and Lyon players dominating the squad, France boast the crème de la crème of European talent and will be looking to finally deliver on the biggest international stage.
What’s the key game?France and Brazil will both head into the competition with big ambitions but it’s hard not to be cynical about the South Americans’ chances of beating not just one but a number of top European sides. The meeting against France could be some form of litmus test for their hopes of winning the entire competition for the first time.
Can you give me a player to watch for every team?Grace Geyoro (France)
An all-round midfielder with no weakness in her game, Geyoro can play in defence but will be looked towards for end product in the final third. She has provided plenty of that for the national team in recent times, notably netting a hat-trick against Italy at last summer’s Euros, and can match almost anyone in the tournament when it comes to creativity.
Khadija Shaw (Jamaica)
The Manchester City striker arrives Down Under off the back of a sensational campaign at club level, scoring 20 goals in 22 WSL appearances in 2022/23. The Reggae Girlz will look to Shaw for more of the same and her movement, combined with her pace and superb ability in the air, will see her ask questions of any defence she comes up against.
Debinha (Brazil)
Icon of the women’s game Marta is now 37 and likely at her
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