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Kyah Simon Against All Odds: Veteran Returns from Injury to Make Australia's World Cup Squad

  • Kyah Simon has recovered from an ACL tear to be selected for the Australian team despite doubts she would be fit for the start of the tournament.
  • The Australian squad features a mix of veteran players and newcomers, with seven players attending their first World Cup.
  • Australia has momentum after winning eight of their last nine matches but has never advanced past the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup.
  • Star forward Sam Kerr will lead Australia as they aim to win their first global title on home soil.
  • Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup, with record crowds expected for matches in both countries.
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