First slap of the World Cup

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By: Manu Tournoux

First slap of the World Cup

Canada, the reigning Olympic champion, was eliminated Monday from the Women’s World Cup in the first round, slapped by Australia.

This is the first major surprise of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Canada, Olympic champion in August 2021 in Yokohama (Japan), was eliminated in the first round after a stinging defeat suffered on Monday against one of the organizing countries .

In front of their audience at AAMI Park in Melbourne, the Australians defeated the North Americans, 4-0, during this match of the 3rd and last day of the group stage refereed by the French Stéphanie Frappart.

In the final classification of this group B, Australia (6 points) is ahead of Nigeria (5 pts), Canada (4 pts) and Ireland (1 pt).

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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