The four years leading into the World Cup have coincided with a dramatic change in the Argentine soccer association's philosophy after decades of neglecting the women's game. They'll start the tournament against Italy on July 24 in Auckland, travel to New Zealand's South Island to take on South Africa four days later and return north to close the group stage against four-time semifinalist Sweden in Hamilton on Aug.
We have our own goals and our context."Īrgentina is in Group G with Sweden, which won the bronze medal at the 2019 World Cup and is third in the FIFA rankings, Italy and South Africa. “We don't have the same foundation that they have, we are not seeking to win the trophy. “It is a big inspiration, but the expectation is not the same," striker Paulina Gramaglia told The Associated Press, comparing the objectives of Argentina's men's and women's teams. BUENOS AIRES (AP) - Argentina's team will draw inspiration from Lionel Messi's achievement in Qatar in its quest to advance to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup for the first time.Īrgentina has a long and proud history in the men’s tournament, including the run to last year's title six months ago, but has never won a match in three previous trips to the Women’s World Cup.īreaking that drought could mean a spot in the round of 16 in the tournament being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, and that would be cause for celebration.
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