Sweden v Italy: Women’s World Cup 2023 – live

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And on what Italy’s expectations are for this World Cup: ““Our goal is to qualify for the knockout stage, even if it won’t be easy,” Bertolini said. With Sweden as the clear favourites for Group G, Italy need to overcome Argentina and South Africa to advance. The first game, to be played in Auckland on 24 July against Argentina, looks pivotal.” Full piece:

Here is some information on Sweden’s star player from our guide: “Fridolina Rolfö showed her qualities with Wolfsburg but had never had a full season without injury before joining Barcelona, where the head coach, Jonathan Giráldez, converted her into a left-back. “I remember people thought that I was crazy at first for playing her as a left-back,” he told Fotbollskanalen. “But to me she isn’t a left-back, she’s a left-winger.” Someone who would make it into any national team, Rolfö can be the difference maker for Sweden.” Read the full piece:

Italy have made one change to their line-up but it is not the one you are thinking! Giancinti has been benched but for Cantore. Girelli remains on the bench.

Italy starting XI: Durante, Di Guglielmo, Linari, Giugliano, Cantore, Bonansea, Beccari, Dragoni, Boattin, Caruso, Salvai

The team news is here! Sweden have made no changes to the starting team from their win against South Africa.

Sweden starting XI: Musovic, Bjorn, Ilstedt, Eriksson, Andersson, Angeldahl, Asllani, Rubensson, Kaneryd, Blackstenius, Rolfo.

Italy’s updates incoming …

Hello and welcome to a critical match in Group G between Sweden and Italy. Both nations won their opening matches and because Argentina and South Africa drew yesterday whoever wins this game will secure a spot in the knock-out stages.

It will be an interesting clash with both Sweden and Italy striking late to claim all three points in their first games. Sweden trailed South Africa 1-0 but managed to fight back to win 2-1 and Italy scored in the final few minutes to down Argentina 1-0.

Cristiana Girelli was the Italian player to head home the only goal in the match, she was a replacement and scored within four minutes of being on the pitch. Many thought that would be enough to win her a starting shirt for their match against Sweden.

Both countries team news will be out shortly and so we will see if Girelli has won her spot. Stay tuned for all the updates!