Injuries and upsets among top Women's World Cup contenders show there are plenty of twists and turns to be had with less than 100 days before the tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand. Brazil beat Germany, the world's second-ranked side, 2-1 and Australia ended England's 30-match unbeaten run
Injuries and upsets among top Women's World Cup contenders show there are plenty of twists and turns to be had with less than 100 days before the tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand.
England coach Sarina Wiegman said the team must improve"to be at our best at the World Cup". Defender Leah Williamson insisted the loss would give the European Champions"a bit of fire". Olympic champions Canada were left without several key veterans in their 2-1 loss against France on Tuesday, and coach Bev Priestman told reporters she would likely have to take an extended group into the preparation camp as they try to plan"with and without some very critical players".
"Obviously the margins are very small against top-tier teams," she said."So as individuals we need to go home to our home environments, make sure we're ticking all the boxes, being our best selves."
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