Soccer-Injured Norway defender Thorisdottir to miss Women's World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester United v Chelsea - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, Britain - November 6, 2022 Manchester United's Maria Thorisdottir looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes

(Reuters) - Norway defender Maria Thorisdottir will miss the Women's World Cup due to a foot injury, the 29-year-old said.

Thorisdottir, who sustained the injury during Manchester United's 3-1 win over Lewes in the FA Cup quarter-finals on March 19, has 61 caps and was part of the Norway team that reached the quarters of the 2019 World Cup in France.