Unstoppable: Marta will play her sixth World Cup with Brazil and will seek to stretch her record as top scorer

On Tuesday, Pia Sundhage the coach of the Brazil’s selectiongave a press conference in which he announced the 23 summoned for the Australia and New Zealand World Cupwhich will begin on July 20.

The list highlights the presence of marthathe historic footballer who will play his sixth World Cup. On the legendary 10, Sundhage: “She’s the queen, the icon, and being around her is just contagious. She’s generous and has a lot of energy. In the final pass, she’s one of the best. Will you be the owner? I do not know yet“.

The 37-year-old footballer, He comes from recovering from a right knee injurythe worst of her career, which kept her away from the field of play for almost a year.

In this World Cup event, Marta has the chance to increase her record as the top scorer in the World Cups (17 goals, one more than the German Miroslav Klose) in what is probably his last dance in a World Cup.

The Brazilian star was present in the 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 editions. Her best participation was in the 2007 World Cup in China, where she became runner-up and scored 7 goals.

Brazil’s squads for the 2023 World Cup

Of the 23 called up, 11 will make their World Cup debut, while goalkeepers Letícia and Bárbara, defenders Kathellen, Rafaelle and Tamires, and forwards Bia Zaneratto, Andressa Alves and Debinha, among others, will provide the experience quota.

• Archers: Letícia Izidoro (Corinthians), Bárbara (Flamengo) and Camila Rodrigues (Santos).
• Defenders: Antonia (Levante/ESP), Bruninha (Gotham FC/USA), Tamires (Corinthians), Kathellen (Real Madrid/ESP), Lauren (Madrid CFF/ESP), Monica 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).
• Front: Bia Zaneratto (Palmeiras), Debinha (Kansas City Current/USA), Geyse (Barcelona/ESP), Kerolin (North Carolina Courage/USA), Nicole (Benfica/POR), Gabi Nunes (Madrid CFF/ESP) and Marta (Orlando ) Pride/USA).

Fixture of Brazil in the World Cup

brazil integrates the Group F With France, Jamaica and Panamaand will say goodbye to his fans in a friendly match against Chile this coming Sunday, July 2, at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha Stadium, at 10:30 a.m. (Argentine time).

• Monday, July 24, 8:00 a.m. (Argentine time) Brazil vs Panama, at Hindmarsh Stadium
• Saturday, July 29, 7:00 a.m. (Argentine time) France vs. Brazil, at Suncorp Stadium
• –Wednesday, August 2, 7:00 a.m. (Argentine time) Jamaica vs. Brazil, at AAMI Park

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