How was the USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe being thrust into the forefront of sport and society while helping the United States women’s national team lift a second straight World Cup title four years ago? No matter how long ago it feels, the next edition of the global showcase is here, with 32 teams competing for the Women’s World Cup crown for the first time. What will take place in Australia and New Zealand? Deadspin’s Sam Fels and Eric Blum give their predictions for which teams will advance past the group stage, get knocked out in the latter stages of the tournament, and more below. Group A — New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the PhillippinesThe Lionesses warm up in training camp. source: Getty Images Blum: Norway and Switzerland advance Norway should win the group, with Swi…