FIFA WC: Colombian striker Linda Caicedo scores in three World Cups in a single year

current edition of FIFA Women's World Cup has already witnessed several iconic moments. Australia and New Zealand are hosts for this year's Women's World Cup as people are thronging to stadiums in large numbers. women's World Cup started off in 2019 and this is 9th edition of tournament. USA pose a great threat to or teams having won competition on last two occasions.

3 things you need to kw 

• Colombia defeated South Korea 2-0 in FIFA Women's World Cup
• Linda Caicedo plies her trade for Real Madrid
• This is her first appearance in FIFA Women's World Cup

Linda Caicedo creates history at FIFA Women's World Cup

Linda Caicedo might t be most well-kwn figure in football but her inspirational story has shaken up entire sports fraternity. 18-year-old is leading Colombia's challenge in World Cup and has already etched her name in football folklore forever.

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Real Madrid forward found net against South Korea in last match as she has w registered a unique record of scoring three World Cups in a year. Having already lit up U17 World Cup and U20 World Cup earlier this year teenr is w establishing her credentials on biggest football st on planet.

Linda Caicedo also dodged cancer in her brief career

At of just 14 years, she broke through senior ranks at national team setup and since n she hasn't looked behind. But Ovarian cancer did threaten to hamper her career at a very early st of her already established career but she has mand to shrug off difficulties and is currently one of most sought-after female stars in FIFA World Cup.

Caicedo reiterated her wish to enjoy World Cup as she admitted she will have to get experience for her future endeavours. “It is my first World Cup with senior team and refore I have to enjoy this tournament. “ pressure. I kw how young I am, everything that I (still) have to learn, experience that I have to get.”

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She furr added, “I just try to enjoy this moment.

“A football player has to be focused.”

South Korea could t contain Caicedo, whose speed and footwork constantly forced her opponents to retreat. Caicedo certainly didn’t mind getting a helping hand as she raced towards Colombia’s fans in celebration.

(with input from AP)