Shelley Kerr’s team topped their qualifying section with seven wins from eight. They begin their group campaign against England, ranked number three in the world, 17 places above the Scots, on 9 June in Nice.
“How Scotland does overall in terms of international rankings, performance at these major competitions, I think we have to see that in the round,” Sturgeon added in the BBC Scotland documentary, Scotland’s Heroes – The Road To France.
“But that’s not to say we shouldn’t be absolutely determined to beat England in the opening match of the World Cup.”
Midfielder Erin Cuthbert, a key player for head coach Kerr, is proud to be an inspiration for the next generation of Scottish talent as she prepares to grace the world stage.
“I believe young girls in our local areas all have role models now,” the 20-year-old said. “I get little messages on Instagram and I get people asking me to visit their training.
“It’s really special to know you have that impact. I take that with great importance and really enjoy it.”