We now know the list chosen by Hervé Renard for the Women’s World Cup, which will take place from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Tuesday July 4 the 23 players who will compete in the competition.
The final list for the tournament must be sent to Fifa by July 10 at the latest. However, changes can be made until July 22, 24 hours before the first match of the French at the World Cup, in the event of a player’s withdrawal.
Babysitters (3)
Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (Juventus Turin/ITA), Constance Picaud (Paris SG), Solène Durand (Guingamp)
Defenders (7)
Selma Bacha (Lyon), Estelle Cascarino (Paris SG), Élisa De Almeida (Paris SG), Sakina Karchaoui (Paris SG), Eve Périsset (Chelsea / ENG), Wendie Renard (Lyon), Maëlle Lakrar (Montpellier)
Backgrounds (7)
Kenza Dali (Aston Villa), Laurina Fazer (Paris SG), Grace Geyoro (Paris SG), Amandine Henry (Angel City/USA), Lea Le Garrec (Fleury), Amel Majri (Lyon) Sandie Toletti (Real Madrid). /ESP)
Forwards (6)
Viviane Asseyi (West Ham / ENG), Kadidiatou Diani (ex-Paris SG, free), Eugénie Le Sommer (Lyon), Clara Matéo (Paris FC), Naomie Feller (Real Madrid), Vicki Becho (Lyon).
Midfielder Oriane Jean-François, 21, injured, will not participate in the Women’s World Cup. The package of the young player with three selections is explained by a discomfort felt for several weeks in the adductors, said a source close to the player.
On Twitter, the promising Paris Saint-Germain midfielder confirmed the injury and spoke of a “very difficult choice to take”. With coach Hervé Renard and the medical staff, “we made this decision in the interest of everyone, with upcoming deadlines such as the Olympic Games” in Paris in 2024.
Dear supporters of @equipedefranceF, I regret to inform you that I will not be participating in the next World Cup in Australia due to an adductor injury. pic.twitter.com/JKFATdoj5L
Despite his status as a reservist, Aïssatou Tounkara, who certainly serves as a framework for the Blues, with 39 selections, was not selected. In question, a lack of playing time at Manchester United. At the April rally, the last before the list for the World Cup, the 28-year-old player was already not in the group.
“She knows the data perfectly. It’s up to her to push the door to be part of the 23 by expressing her athletic qualities to demonstrate that she can take the place of another in the same position, “explained the coach on June 6.
On Twitter, Tounkara reacted without expressing the slightest bitterness. “It’s a disappointment for me, but I thank the staff for giving me the opportunity to be part of this group. Girls, I’ll be your number one fan, have fun and rock it. »