France captain and defender Wendie Renard says her side "can achieve something great" this time at the Women's World Cup having not been effective enough in past tournaments.

France will take part in their fifth Women's World Cup this month but they have been eliminated in the quarter-finals at the last two and their best result was fourth back in 2011.

"We haven’t got past the quarter-finals because we weren’t quite effective enough at critical moments," Renard, 32, said in an interview on the FIFA website. "As long as everyone has the same vision and a willingness to pull in the same direction, then we can achieve something great."

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Herve Renard, 54, took over the job as France women's coach in March when former manager Corinne Diacre's position had become untenable after Wendie Renard said she would not play at the World Cup to preserve her mental health. Olympique Lyon's Renard, widely considered one of the best defenders in the women's game, returned to the squad shortly after the appointment of the former Saudi Arabia men's coach.

"He’s a coach with a lot of experience who has won at international level and is also charismatic," she said.

Herve Renard took Zambia's men's team to the African Nations title in 2012 before repeating the feat with Ivory Coast three years later.

"We expect him to bring a lot of this experience to the role, given that he’s won major titles," she added.

<h2>Women's World Cup is an opportunity for players</h2>

Wendie Renard said that the tournament would be an opportunity for players to show that they have the right to wear the national colours and represent France.

"You need to have a certain consistency in your performances," she said. "As soon as you pull on this shirt, you have to honour it and defend it to the hilt."

France begin their campaign in Group F against Jamaica on July 23 before facing Brazil and Panama.

The ninth edition of the Women's World Cup is being hosted by New Zealand and Australia, with the final scheduled for August&nbsp;20 in Sydney.

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France captain and defender Wendie Renard says her side "can achieve something great" this time at the Women's World Cup having not been effective enough in past tournaments.

France captain and defender Wendie Renard says her side "can achieve something great" this time at the Women's World Cup having not been effective enough in past tournaments. France will take part in their fifth Women's World Cup this month but they have been eliminated in the quarter-finals at the last two and their best result was fourth back in 2011. "We haven’t got past the quarter-finals because we weren’t quite effective enough at critical moments," Renard, 32, said in an interview on the FIFA website. "As long as everyone has the same vision and a willingness to pull in the same direction, then we can achieve something great." ALSO READ: Chelsea legend Cesar Azpilicueta joins La Liga side Atletico Madrid as free agent Herve Renard, 54, took over the job as France women's coach in March when former manager Corinne Diacre's position had become untenable after Wendie Renard said she would not play at the World Cup to preserve her mental health. Olympique Lyon's Renard, widely considered one of the best defenders in the women's game, returned to the squad shortly after the appointment of the former Saudi Arabia men's coach. "He’s a coach with a lot of experience who has won at international level and is also charismatic," she said. Herve Renard took Zambia's men's team to the African Nations title in 2012 before repeating the feat with Ivory Coast three years later. "We expect him to bring a lot of this experience to the role, given that he’s won major titles," she added. Women's World Cup is an opportunity for players Wendie Renard said that the tournament would be an opportunity for players to show that they have the right to wear the national colours and represent France. "You need to have a certain consistency in your performances," she said. "As soon as you pull on this shirt, you have to honour it and defend it to the hilt." France begin their campaign in Group F against Jamaica on July 23 before facing Brazil and Panama. The ninth edition of the Women's World Cup is being hosted by New Zealand and Australia, with the final scheduled for August 20 in Sydney. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

French captain Wendie Renard believes her side 'can achieve something great' at Women's World Cup

The French women's football team was reeling Friday as three of its top stars decided to quit with iconic captain Wendie Renard claiming the current set-up was detrimental to her mental health. Within an hour of the 32-year-old Lyon centre-back's announcement, Paris Saint-Germain pair Kadidiatou Diani and Marie-Antoinette Katoto also announced they no longer wished to play for France.

"It's sad but it's the only way to protect my mental health," said the 142-times capped Renard, five months ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. "I won't be going to the World Cup under these conditions. My face may mask the pain but my heart is suffering."

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Star striker Diani, 27, who leads the scoring charts in the French league, said she was also severing her links with the national team.

"Following our captain's announcement, I'm suspending my engagement with the national team. If profound changes are introduced, I'll be back," said Diani.

Katoto, 23, was equally blunt.

"I am no longer in line with the management of the France team nor the values it promotes," she said.

The French federation said it would study the matter next week.

"No individual is above the institution which is the French team," the FFF said in a statement. "We acknowledge their decision and our executive commission will study the matter on February 28."

France is coached by 47-year-old Corinne Diacre, who took over the team in 2017 and is under contract until 2024. Although Diacre and the FFF were not blamed directly by the players for their decisions to quit, the coach is known for an abrasive style and has sidelined stars in the past.

Renard herself was stripped of the French captaincy when Diacre was appointed, only getting the armband back four years later.

Diacre's decision to recall Kheira Hamraoui, who has a cool relationship with Katoto and Diani, is unlikely to have helped ease the crisis. Hamraoui was the victim of an orchestrated and brutal attack in November 2021.

Meanwhile, fellow French international Aminata Diallo was charged with aggravated violence and criminal association for her role in the ambush on Hamraoui.&nbsp;Diallo, who has denied any involvement, spent five days in jail after her indictment and has been under judicial supervision since her release in September. In January she was permitted to sign for Spanish side Levante.

France have yet to win a major international tournament and have recently lost to both Germany and Sweden.

French football has been plagued by controversy recently with Noel Le Graet, the president of the country's football federation (FFF) suspended since January.

The 81-year-old has been under pressure since he made dismissive remarks in a radio interview about France legend Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the national team.

A report commissioned by the sports ministry also focused on allegations of "inappropriate behaviour" towards women

The French women's football team was reeling Friday as three of its top stars decided to quit with iconic captain Wendie Renard claiming the current set-up was detrimental to her mental health.

The French women's football team was reeling Friday as three of its top stars decided to quit with iconic captain Wendie Renard claiming the current set-up was detrimental to her mental health. Within an hour of the 32-year-old Lyon centre-back's announcement, Paris Saint-Germain pair Kadidiatou Diani and Marie-Antoinette Katoto also announced they no longer wished to play for France. "It's sad but it's the only way to protect my mental health," said the 142-times capped Renard, five months ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. "I won't be going to the World Cup under these conditions. My face may mask the pain but my heart is suffering." ALSO READ: Merci pour votre soutien et le respect de ma décision. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/MOryINwvb0 — Wendie Renard (@WRenard) February 24, 2023 × Star striker Diani, 27, who leads the scoring charts in the French league, said she was also severing her links with the national team. "Following our captain's announcement, I'm suspending my engagement with the national team. If profound changes are introduced, I'll be back," said Diani. Katoto, 23, was equally blunt. "I am no longer in line with the management of the France team nor the values it promotes," she said. The French federation said it would study the matter next week. "No individual is above the institution which is the French team," the FFF said in a statement. "We acknowledge their decision and our executive commission will study the matter on February 28." France is coached by 47-year-old Corinne Diacre, who took over the team in 2017 and is under contract until 2024. Although Diacre and the FFF were not blamed directly by the players for their decisions to quit, the coach is known for an abrasive style and has sidelined stars in the past. Renard herself was stripped of the French captaincy when Diacre was appointed, only getting the armband back four years later. Diacre's decision to recall Kheira Hamraoui, who has a cool relationship with Katoto and Diani, is unlikely to have helped ease the crisis. Hamraoui was the victim of an orchestrated and brutal attack in November 2021. Meanwhile, fellow French international Aminata Diallo was charged with aggravated violence and criminal association for her role in the ambush on Hamraoui. Diallo, who has denied any involvement, spent five days in jail after her indictment and has been under judicial supervision since her release in September. In January she was permitted to sign for Spanish side Levante. France have yet to win a major international tournament and have recently lost to both Germany and Sweden. French football has been plagued by controversy recently with Noel Le Graet, the president of the country's football federation (FFF) suspended since January. The 81-year-old has been under pressure since he made dismissive remarks in a radio interview about France legend Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the national team. A report commissioned by the sports ministry also focused on allegations of "inappropriate behaviour" towards women

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French captain Wendie Renard believes her side 'can achieve something great' at Women's World Cup

Wendie Renard among two others decide to quit French women's football team to protect mental health