Norway will be without its biggest star, Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg, who is sitting out as part of a protest of the Norwegian Football Federation’s treatment of the women’s team. Group B Germany (2), China (16), Spain (13), South Africa (49)The Germans are looking for their third Women’s World Cup title, a feat that would tie the United States for the most by any country. Brazilian legend Marta, 33, whose 15 Women’s World Cup goals are the most by any player, may be making her final appearance at this tournament. Both teams beat Brazil and tied the United States in the SheBelieves Cup earlier this year. The rivalry between the two countries is one of the fiercest in women’s soccer — they’ve been paired up in the group stage for each of the last six Women’s World Cups.

Source: thestar June 06, 2019 21:33 UTC