Brazil forward Marta has been named for her sixth World Cup as part of Pia Sundhage's squad for the tournament starting July 21 in Australia and New Zealand.
Six-time FIFA World Player of the Year Marta will lead Brazil's quest for a first Women's World Cup title, alongside other experienced players such as Debinha, Tamires and Andressa Alves, but former US and Sweden coach Sundhage does not guarantee the tournament's all-time topscorer will feature in the starting line-up.
"Marta is the queen, she is an icon," said Sundhage. "Just being around her is contagious.
"If she will be in the starting line-up, I don't know, not yet. She will play the role I will give her and I am sure she will do well."
Brazil start a training camp this week and face Chile in a farewell friendly, before travelling to Australia.
Full Brazil roster by position:
Goalkeepers: Barbara (Flamengo), Camila (Santos), Leticia Izidoro (Corinthians)
Defenders: Antonia (Levante), Bruninha (Gotham FC), Monica Hickman (Madrid CFF), Kathellen (Real Madrid), Lauren (Madrid CFF), Rafaelle (Arsenal), Tamires (Corinthians)
Midfielders: Adriana (Orlando Pride), Ary Borges (Racing Louisville), Kerolin (North Carolina Courage), Luana (Corinthians), Duda Sampaio (Corinthians), Ana Vitoria (Benfica)
Forwards: Andressa Alves (AS Roma), Debinha (Kansas City Current), Geyse (Barcelona), Marta (Orlando Pride), Gabi Nunes (Madrid CFF), Nycole (Benfica), Bia Zaneratto (Palmeiras)
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