We are here to qualify for the quarterfinals, says France coach Herve Renard ahead of Morocco clash
The HinduFrance coach Herve Renard has fond memories of managing Morocco’s men’s soccer team, but when his Les Bleues meet the North African nation in the round of 16 at the Women’s World Cup the only thing on his mind will be winning. “In terms of Morocco, we had prepared for this to happen,” Renard told reporters on Monday, on the eve of their game at Hindmarsh Stadium. Sweden eliminates defending WWC champion USA in penalties to enter FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals Renard, a longtime French player who famously once worked as a cleaner to fund his budding managerial career, also coached at the men’s tournament in Qatar in 2022. So yes, different things are happening during this World Cup, but we need to focus on ourselves and not think that the way things have happened for us have been easier than it was for others.” Renard has question marks in his squad in captain Wendie Renard, who was rested against Panama with a minor calf injury, and Maelle Lakrar, who suffered an injury when she slipped Renard said.