[ad_1] The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continues Thursday with a matchup between tournament cohost Australia and Ireland at Sydney's Stadium Aus
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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Thursday with a matchup between tournament cohost Australia and Ireland at Sydney’s Stadium Australia in front of an expected record crowd of 82,500.
The Matildas, who are 10th in FIFA’s rankings, are facing Ireland, which is making its debut at the World Cup and playing in its first major global tournament, in the Group B match (watch on FOX and the FOX Sports app).
Australia is without captain and star striker Sam Kerr, who will miss the first two matches of the tournament after picking up a calf strain during training Thursday, the team announced roughly an hour before their group stage opener.
‘World Cup Tonight’ crew reacts to Sam Kerr’s injury
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Setting the stage
“We feel like underdogs, and we embrace it,” Ireland forward Marissa Sheva said. “I think it gives us a little bit of energy, and we know the pressure is not on us, it’s on them for this game.”
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Check out the full Women’s World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
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