Brazil's Marta on brink of World Cup record

Marta’s sixth World Cup will be her last, but she has a chance to make history as the first player — male or female — to score in six tournaments

LEGEND: Brazil's midfielder Marta (L) shoots the ball next against Zambia's defender Martha Tembo during the 2020 Olympic Games. Pic: Ayaka Naito/AFP via Getty Images

Brazil start the Women’s World Cup trying to remain undefeated in opening matches, and then take superstar Marta deep into her sixth and final tournament.

It shouldn’t be difficult to move to 9-0 in opening matches for the Selecao, who start Group F against tournament newcomers Panama in Adelaide.