Soccer-France held 0-0 by Jamaica at Women's World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group F - France v Jamaica - Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia - July 23, 2023 France's Sandie Toletti in action with Jamaica's Solai Washington REUTERS/Carl Recine

SYDNEY (Reuters) -France's hopes of a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign were thwarted by a hardworking Jamaican side in a 0-0 draw in the opening Group F clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.

The French, semi-finalists at last year's European Championship, were unable to get their fluent passing game going as the Jamaicans hassled and harried them to earn their first World Cup point after three defeats in their 2019 debut.