Swiss soccer forward Alisha Lehmann made her first appearance in a Women’s World Cup match on Friday as her squad topped the Philippines 2-0 in their first round of group play. Lehmann, who is one of the most followed female soccer athletes playing in the Women’s World Cup, received a strange request from one of the fans who packed into Dunedin Stadium in New Zealand. She helped get Switzerland into the Women’s World Cup with two goals during qualifiers. “I actually can’t wait to play this World Cup. You dream about the big World Cup and playing it.

Source: Fox News July 25, 2023 08:07 UTC