Norway defender Thorisdottir to miss World Cup

Norway defender Maria Thorisdottir will miss the Women's World Cup due to a foot injury, the 29-year-old said.

Thorisdottir, who sustained the injury during Manchester United's 3-1 win over Lewes in the FA Cup quarterfinals on March 19, has 61 caps and was part of the Norway team that reached the quarters of the 2019 World Cup in France.

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The World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, featuring 32 teams for the first time.

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— Maria Thorisdottir (@MariaThorisdott) March 27, 2023

Norway, the 1995 champions, are in Group A alongside New Zealand, the Philippines and Switzerland.