The 2019 Women's World Cup gets underway on Friday, with the host nation France taking on South Korea.
The showdown in Paris will trigger a month of stellar action, as the 24 teams involved go in search of glory. As the home side, the French will be expected to do well in front of packed crowds and emulate their men's side, who won the World Cup in Russia a year ago.
However, the tournament is set to be ultra-competitive. The United States are the defending champions and their star-studded squad makes them the favourites for many; Germany and England will also go into the World Cup with real belief of lifting the trophy in Lyon on July 7.