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Dilma Mendes does not remember how many times she was arrested as a child. Her crime? Playing football in Brazil. The country may be synonymous with the beautiful game, but it banned women from the sport for nearly four decades until 1979, said AFP. Ahead of the Women's World Cup starting next week in Australia and New Zealand, where Brazil will be in action, Mendes recalled the lengths she went to in order to fulfill her dream of becoming a footballer.

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Australia and New Zealand have hosted a combined 17 major football tournaments since 1956 - including the Olympics, Asian Cups and World Cups.

Brazil legend Marta, who will play at her sixth World Cup this year, has confirmed the tournament will be her last as the 37-year-old looks to prioritize other things.

Under ex-USWNT coach Pia Sundhage, Brazil are trying to take back a spot among the elite ahead of the 2023 Womens World Cup.

Veteran Nigeria midfielder Ngozi Okobi was the biggest absentee from Nigerias squad for the FIFA Womens World Cup in July, as coach Randy Waldrum named a roster led by Barcelonas UWCL winner Asisat Oshoala.

Veteran Nigeria midfielder Ngozi Okobi was the biggest absentee from Nigerias squad for the FIFA Womens World Cup in July, as coach Randy Waldrum named a roster led by Barcelonas UWCL winner Asisat Oshoala.

Every player that has made an appearance at five or more Women's World Cups