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France's captain Wendie Renard aims for Women's World Cup glory to spur growth of women's soccer

  • The Women's World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand, and France will make their fifth appearance.
  • Wendie Renard, captain of the French women's team, hopes to finally win a major trophy after years of underachievement.
  • Although France's women's team is filled with talent, they have only reached one Euro semifinal and one WC semifinal in 12 years.
  • Renard initially considered skipping the World Cup due to troubles with the previous coach but will now play under a new coach.
  • Renard believes a strong World Cup performance can boost interest in women's soccer in France, where the league has stagnated.
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