10 themes to look out for at the 2023 World Cup

It's not less than a week until the action kicks off down under, so what are some of the main talking points and topics to keep an eye on when the football starts on Thursday?

France’s Marie-Antoinette Katoto is one of many big name players missing through injury. Image: Paul Terry / Sportimage

How injuries will affect the top sides

Every major women’s tournament becomes more and more competitive by the mere fact most nations are getting stronger and stronger through investment during these four-year cycles. With or without key…