France vs Jamaica – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
THE FACTS
When is France vs Jamaica on and what time does it start? France vs Jamaica will take place on Sunday 23rd July, 2023 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is France vs Jamaica taking place? France vs Jamaica will take place at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
Where can I get tickets for France vs Jamaica? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for France vs Jamaica
What channel is France vs Jamaica on in the UK? France vs Jamaica will be televised live on ITV1
Where can I stream France vs Jamaica in the UK? France vs Jamaica can be streamed on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
FRANCE
- It’s been a turbulent few months building up to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup for France having sacked Corinne Diacre due to an untenable relationship between her and the players with Herve Renard taking over, Renard of course well known within men’s football for coaching Saudi Arabia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beating eventual champions Argentina in the group stage.
- Despite the off-field issues, the quality of players within the French squad should ensure that they are competing at the latter stage of this tournament with masses of experience within their ranks, non-more so than Wendie Renard, whose leadership and aerial threat at both ends of the pitch will be crucial.
JAMAICA
- Jamaica return to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, four years after making their debut appearance in the competition, this time with a more seasoned squad and a goal to put up more of a fight in terms of qualifying for the knockout stage.
- If the Reggae Girlz are to be successful in Australia and New Zealand, they need their record goalscorer and CONCACAF Player of the Year Khadija Shaw to be at her very best having enjoyed another brilliant club season, scoring over 30 goals for Man City.
THE TEAM NEWS
FRANCE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Peyraud Magnin; Lakrar, De Almeida, Renard, Karchaoui; Geyoro, Toletti, Dali; Diani, Le Sommer, Bacha
UNAVAILABLE: Cascarino (Injured), Henry (Injured), Katoto (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
JAMAICA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Spencer; Sampson, A. Swaby, C. Swaby, Blackwood; Solaun, Spence; Van Zanten, Primus, McKenna; Shaw
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE KEY STATS
- France have made it through to the knockout phase at each of the last three final tournaments. The only time they did not qualify from their group was on their debut in 2003.
- France have won their opening match without conceding a goal in each of their last three appearances at the finals. W 1-0 vs Nigeria (2011), W 1-0 vs England (2015) and W 4-0 vs Korea Republic (2019).
- France have only lost two of their last 11 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ group stage matches (W8 D1).
- France have kept seven clean sheets in their last 11 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ group stage matches.
- France have only failed to score in two of their previous 19 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ matches.
- The Reggae Girlz qualified for Australia & New Zealand 2023 by defeating Costa Rica 1-0 after extra-time in the play-off for third place at the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship. It was their second successive third-place finish in the competition.
- Havana Solaun claimed the honour of becoming the first player to score for Jamaica at the finals when she found the net against Australia in their final group match at France 2019.
- Jamaica’s Jody Brown was the youngest player to make an appearance for any nation at the 2019 finals when she featured against Brazil in their opening match at the age of 17 years and 54 days.
THE PREDICTION
Herve Renard’s personality and tactical acumen should ensure that he gets a tune out of this French squad. The likes of Renard, Geyoro, Le Sommer and Peyraud Magnin in goal ensures that France combine defensive stability with offensive potency. France’s recent record across their opening Women’s World Cup fixtures is a formidable one and that is expected to continue here against an inferior Jamaican side on paper. Back victory for France and a clean sheet to boot
TIP: FRANCE TO WIN TO NIL
