(Reuters) - Injuries and upsets among top Women's World Cup contenders show there are plenty of twists and turns to be had with less than 100 days before the tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand.
Brazil beat Germany, the world's second-ranked side, 2-1 and Australia ended England's 30-match unbeaten run 2-0 on Tuesday, the final day of the April international friendly window.
But injuries have shaken up other World Cup favourites, with little time left to plan a 23-player squad. Midfielder Sophie Schmidt, who has made more than 200 appearances for Canada and helped them win gold in Tokyo, said it would be up to every player to make what remaining time they have left count.
For defending champions United States, who are aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive title, the challenge is filling the hole left behind by goal-scoring machine Mallory Swanson, who went down with a torn patella tendon over the weekend.
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