Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden defender Hanna Lundkvist and Brazil striker Nycole Raysla injured

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Image caption, Hanna Lundkvist made her Sweden debut in February 2023

Sweden right-back Hanna Lundkvist and Brazil striker Nycole Raysla have been ruled out of the Women's World Cup with ankle injuries.

Atletico Madrid defender Lundkvist, 21, was injured in Sweden's 5-1 behind-closed-doors friendly win over the Philippines on Monday.

Raysla, 23, sprained her ankle in a training match on Tuesday and will be replaced by midfielder Angelina.

Lundkvist will be replaced by Linkoping's Stina Lennartsson.

Lennartsson, 26, will join the Sweden squad before their opening match against South Africa on Sunday (06:00 BST).

Brazil's first game is against Panama on Monday (12:00 BST).