Bangladesh, May 17 -- Rio De Janeiro, May 17 (AP/UNB) - Six-time world player of the year Marta and the unretired Formiga will spearhead Brazil in the Women's World Cup in France, probably for the last time in their careers.

Brazil coach Vadao announced his squad on Thursday, betting on 33-year-old Marta to end a nine-match losing streak and help the team win its first Women's World Cup title.

"Marta is still Marta, and she could make the difference in this World Cup," he said.

Formiga, the 41-year-old midfielder, will play a record seventh World Cup despite announcing her retirement in 2016 after the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

Veteran goalkeeper Barbara, who was also called up, said it could be the final chance for the squad's old...