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RIO DE JANEIRO — Marta's spot in Brazil's women's soccer team for the Paris Olympics was confirmed when coach Arthur Elias included the 38-year-old striker in his 18-player squad. Marta, widely considered one of the best women's players in history, has said she intends to retire from the national team after playing in the Olympics for the sixth time. She has two silver medals after Brazil lost to the United States in the final of both the 2004 and 2008 tournaments, but has never won gold. Elias said at a news conference that he wanted a mix of experience and young talents, with an eye toward the future. Brazil will host the 2027 edition of the Women's World Cup.
