The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup began four days ago in France and fans of the United States patiently waited for their team to suit up and begin group play. On Tuesday, the wait is finally over as the Lady Yanks take on Thailand for their first game in Group F.
USWNT begins the tournament ranked No. 1 in the latest FIFA world rankings and some pundits feel that their spot is threatened despite a strong qualifying campaign. In a year of preparation leading up the World Cup, the Americans won 18 games and scored 65 goals in route to France.