The women's side are yet to win the World Cup, though are always among the contenders, but have given themselves the best chance of success this time around. Brazil themselves banned women's football until the late 70s and are still making up lost time. In truth, there are few sides untouched by these sorts of disputes despite the rapid growth of the women's game. Poorer countries have even more severe problems Zambia players have reportedly not been paid for two years and Haiti prepare for their debut World Cup with their federation president still facing claims of widespread sexual harassment. While established, well-resourced international sides like England, Spain and Canada arrived early, they enter with pay or bonus disputes unresolved. Such issues are commonplace at the tournament. A 24-hour trip takes a toll on your body as well." And also get used to potentially new foods, things like that. I don't know if arriving here five days before your match is really going to give you that ability to consolidate your sleep. "As a professional athlete heading into the biggest competition that you'll probably be part of in your life, if you're not getting a good night's sleep before the game, it's going to affect your performance. I would say it takes you probably a good week, at least, to adjust your sleep schedules. Coming to a new country, a new culture, I think the biggest thing is the jetlag. "Getting here with quite a bit of anticipation is super important. Gabi Garton was in the Argentina squad that traveled to France in 2019 Image: Mark Avellino/SportPix/picture alliance Given the complex logistics of a tournament played in two countries as vast and diverse as Australia and New Zealand, preparation becomes more critical, argued the former River Plate keeper. That's why I was a bit shocked when I saw the team beginning to travel so close to the date." "So it felt like we actually came in a bit more adapted to the new surroundings, to the new place. "In France, we arrived with more time in advance, we got to Paris about 10 days before the start of the tournament," she explained from Melbourne, where she now plays for Melbourne Victory. While Brazil, and other major footballing nations, are making significant forward strides, Gaby Garton, who represented Argentina at the 2019 World Cup, told DW that the Argentina Football Association's questionable preparations suggest they are "going backwards." Preparation is key But members of the Albiceleste squad and their support staff have been arriving in instalments, with some landing less than five days before their clash with Italy in Auckland. The other historic South American superpower, and only other nation to win the Copa America, Argentina, kick off their campaign a few hours earlier. And we came here pretty early actually, if you compare with a lot of other teams," Sundhage's assistant Lilie Persson told DW. "We have planned this for a very long time. Pia Sundahage's squad arrived in Australia nearly three weeks before their World Cup opener against Panama on Monday. The mood at Brazil's five-star luxury resort on Australia's Gold Coast is joyful.Ī set of stepping stones over a serene lake leads from an airy lobby to a training facility where the squad play a series of games designed to keep spirits high.
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