World Cup Group F preview

FIFA Ranking: 5

Nickname: Les Bleues

Coach: Herve RenardHow they qualified: Few teams qualified for this year's World Cup as impressively as France. Under previous manager Corinne Diacre - who has since left after three senior players indicated they would not play for the abrasive coach - Les Bleues did not drop a point and conceded only four goals, scoring 54 in a group containing Wales, Slovenia, Greece, Estonia and Kazakhstan.

Previous tournaments: The hosts went out of the last Women's World Cup at the quarter-final stage. Les Bleues’ best finish in the tournament was fourth in 2011.

Prospects: Anyone who saw the French in Tallaght last week would be of the opinion that Renard's team could have a very big say in this tournament. Renard is renowned for his miracle-making at tournaments, most recently guiding Saudi Arabia to that seismic win over eventual champions Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. He has Amandine Henry, who had not played for France in for two and half years amid a row with Diacre available, as well as the imperious Wendie Renard.

FIFA Ranking: 8

Nickname: The Selecao

Coach: Pia SundhageHow they qualified: Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 in the 2022 Copa America final. The two finalists, plus third-placed team Argentina received spots at the World Cup.

Previous tournaments: Not the same dominant outfit as their male counterparts. Ever-present since 1991, their best result was beaten finalists in 2007. Having gone out at the last-16 stage the past two tournaments, they will be striving to improve on that.

Prospects: After winning a fourth consecutive Copa America, Brazil are hopeful they have found the right balance between experience, emerging talent and natural flair to deliver a first Women's World Cup trophy. Key