Brazil, Panama’s rival, defines the team for the World Cup

The front ones Marta, voted the best soccer player in the world six times FIFA, and Debinha, Canarinha’s third-highest goalscorer, were included in the list of 23 called up this Tuesday Brazil for the Women’s World Championship, which will be held from July 20 in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

The list was announced by Brazil’s coach, Sweden’s Pia Sundhage, a two-time Olympic champion, at a crowded press conference at the headquarters. Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

Both Debinha (Kansas City Current/USA) and Marta (Orlando Pride/USA) return to the national team after missing the last call-ups due to injuries.

Both are among the top three scorers in Brazil: Marta with 119 goals, absent Cristiane (83) and Debinha (57).

On the named list are three players who operate in Madrid CFF Spanish: defenders Lauren and Mônica Hickman, as well as forward Gabi Nunes.

Defender Antônia (Levante) and Kathellen (Real Madrid) and forward Geys (Barcelona).
“We have tested 90 players in recent months and I am very excited because almost half of those invited have never played in the World Cup and these are new players who will gain a lot of experience,” said Sundhage, noting the extensive rebuilding of the team.

The coach said that Marta, with 17 goals in 19 games at the World Cup, will be a great benchmark for the young selections.
Most absent from the list, both due to injuries, are striker Ludmila, a player from Atletico Madrid, and a doorman Lorraine from the Guild.
Angelina, who has been recovering from a ligament injury for 11 months, was aiming to feature in her final World Cup but was only included in a list of three players who could be called up at the last minute in case of injury.

The players will play a friendly match against Chile andn that he will say goodbye to the Brazilian fans before the trip to Brisbane (Australia) on Monday.
Part of the team is preparing for the World Cup from June 19 in the high-performance training center that Canarinha has in the city of Teresópolis.

In it World Cup, Brazil qwas matched in group F s France, Jamaica and Panama.
Despite being considered one of the favorites and featuring some of the world’s most famous footballers, the Brazilian women’s national team has yet to win any relevant international titles, and the CBF’s aim is to reach at least the semi-finals. World.

– List of invitees:
. Goalkeepers: Letícia Izidoro (Corinthians), Bárbara (Flamengo) and Camila Rodrigues (Santos).
. Defenders: Antônia (Levante/ESP), Bruninha (Gotham FC/USA), Tamires (Corinthians), Kathellen (Real Madrid/ESP), Lauren (Madrid CFF/ESP), Mônica Hickman (Madrid CFF/ESP) and Rafaelle (Arsenal ) ).
. Midfielders: Adriana (Orlando Pride/USA), Ary Borges (Racing Louisville/USA), Duda Sampaio (Corinthians), Andressa Alves (Roma/ITA), Luana (Corinthians) and Ana Vitória (Benfica/POR).
Forwards: Bia Zaneratto (Palmeiras), Debinha (Kansas City Current/USA), Geyse (Barcelona/ESP), Karolin (North Carolina Courage/USA), Nicole (Benfica/POR), Gabi Nunes (Madrid CFF/ESP) and Marta (Orlando Pride/USA)