REIMS, France _ Despite being defending world champions, the top-ranked team on the planet and tournament favorites, the United States doesn't begin the Women's World Cup as a complacent side.
The Americans still believe they have plenty to prove after their poorest showing in 13 FIFA-sponsored competitions with an embarrassing quarterfinal elimination from the 2016 Rio Olympics.
So, this team enters Tuesday's Group F match against unfancied Thailand at Stade Auguste Delaune motivated.