Overview

• Lehmann unveiled oversized glasses in a deliberate ’nerd’ aesthetic during Switzerland’s team arrival and media sessions
• Coach Pia Sundhage has deployed her as an outside defender in recent drills, making her appearance in Wednesday’s opener unlikely
• Her off-field influence spans 16.7 million Instagram and 12 million TikTok followers, amplifying visibility for host nation Switzerland
• She stars in high-profile endorsements—from billboards to a Tezenis bikini campaign—maintaining prominence despite limited pitch time
• Persistent hate comments in Swiss German have forced her to disable post comments, highlighting the abuse faced by top women’s players