Avoiding a home road crash. Beaten at the end of stoppage time by Canada on Sunday, the French women’s team missed the opportunity to qualify after two games and to give themselves a break before facing New Zealand on Wednesday, July 31 in Lyon. Far from being reassuring since the start of the competition, Les Bleues will have to find a remedy for their ills to avoid being one of the four teams (out of twelve) eliminated in the group stage.
A point to see the quarters. The equation is simple for the French team. Do not lose to ensure qualification. A simple unit that could even offer them first place in a group like no other where Canada was penalized six points for espionage.
A level of play in question but an approachable opponent. Beyond the results, it is the manner that worries observers of the Bleues. If the first period against Colombia seduced, the next three disappointed and highlighted the recurring difficulties of the team led by Hervé Renard.
Frames in suspense. In addition to the match, France lost Pauline Peyraud-Magnin and Wendie Renard during the match against Canada. While the goalkeeper, who was injured in the cheekbone, should be able to hold her place in goal with a strap, the historic captain of Les Bleues, who has started every match in the history of the selection at the Olympic Games, is uncertain.