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‘Dynamite’ Dupont leads France’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory

Widely regarded as the world’s most gifted rugby player, France captain Antoine Dupont will be carrying the hopes of a nation as he leads Les Bleus into a World Cup at home on Friday, bidding to end the hosts’ long wait for a Webb Ellis Cup.

France 24

Jill Scott says World Cup kiss saga ‘overshadowed’ Spanish women’s team playing ‘great football’

‘There were girls that decided not to go to the World Cup because they weren’t happy with the way things were going. And that for me is just so sad to hear because it’s a dream to play in a World Cup,’ says Lioness

The Independent UK

‘More than basketball’: South Sudan go from underdogs to history-makers

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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‘It’s over’: Spain takes stand after Luis Rubiales saga spoils World Cup win

The Spanish FA president’s departure is a matter of time after an extraordinary week which changed the entire nation

The Guardian - UK

USA tame New Zealand to open Fiba World Cup as Canada rout France

Paolo Banchero scored 21 points off the bench, Anthony Edwards added 14 and the US shook off a slow start to beat New Zealand 99-72 on Saturday

The Guardian - US

Fiba World Cup predictions: Can anyone take down the Americans?

The Fiba World Cup tips off on Friday in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan. Who will surprise? And can anyone stop Team USA? Our writers weigh in

The Guardian - US

How not to win a World Cup: Spain, Jorge Vilda and the story of a complicated victory

While Spain displayed their talent on the pitch to defeat England in the World Cup final, questions around their controversial head coach continue to overshadow an unprecedented triumph

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The vital lesson England must take to ‘continue breaking barriers’ despite World Cup final defeat

The Lionesses’ defeat should not detract from their success in reaching a World Cup final, with future generations now likely to believe glory on the biggest stage is achievable

The Independent UK

Matildas’ loss to Sweden falls short in a World Cup that surpassed expectations

It is possible to revel in a fourth-place finish and still push for an even better future by asking difficult questions

The Guardian - AU

England women on the verge of historic glory: a World Cup final bluffer’s guide

Pinch yourself: an England football team have not only reached a first World Cup final since 1966, but are favourites to win

The Guardian - UK

Tilak Varma — a silver lining in World Cup squad uncertainty

Tilak Varma — a silver lining in World Cup squad uncertainty. Not for the first time, the Indian team management has yet to identify a settled squad as a World Cup fast approaches. When the team was announced for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, there was a surprise in store…

The Hindu

Bring the noise – Bright says England are ready to face raucous Australia fans

Millie Bright has said it is in the Lionesses’ DNA “to fight and be competitive” as the team prepare for a World Cup semi-final showdown with co-hosts Australia

The Guardian - UK

Watch: I want to win the World Cup for India, says Tilak Varma

NEW DELHI: Tilak Varma did not expect to make his India debut so early in his career, but now that he has, he hopes to achieve his next goal: win a World Cup.

The Times of India

Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at World Cup

Morocco’s Nouhaila Benzina made history on Sunday by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup during their 1-0 win over South Korea

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Jack van Poortvliet: ‘There are things I can learn from Youngs and Care’

Scrum-half grew up watching England’s Ben Youngs and Danny Care – now he goes up against them for a World Cup starting spot

Al Jazeera

After a slow build-up, a World Cup buzz grows in New Zealand

The Women’s World Cup fights for relevance in co-hosts New Zealand, where rugby and cricket are dominant.

The Guardian - AU

Naarm, Gadigal, Tāmaki Makaurau: Indigenous place names in the spotlight at Women’s World Cup

For the first time in a World Cup, the nine host cities will be referred to by the dual names in all signage, broadcasts, stadiums and online material

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and the USWNT's young stars are poised to break out at the World Cup

AUCKLAND, New. Zealand — Not since the earliest years of the U.S. women's soccer team has a squad arrived at a World Cup with this much glittering young potential.

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Los Angeles Times

USWNT is poised to kick off the Women's World Cup knowing a three-peat will be tough

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — For as long as she can remember, Sophia Smith has dreamt of playing for the U.S. in a World Cup. As a young girl growing up in northern Colorado, she planned for it, she practiced it, she even acted it out in her backyard.

Newsroom.co.nz

FIFA World Cup: Football Ferns one win from making history

It all starts now: The Football Ferns walk onto Eden Park tonight with one common, but simple, goal - a history-changing win to kick-off the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

The Independent UK

Amber Barrett hoping Republic can follow example of Morocco’s men at World Cup

The Irish underdogs begin their campaign against co-hosts Australia on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Mexico seeks a Gold Cup championship against Panama in redemption tour after disappointing World Cup

The game is not going to be against the rival Mexico expected, but seven and a half months after the country’s worst performance in a World Cup in 44 years, Mexico will seek to restore a bit of its tarnished image when it plays the surprising Panama in the Gold…

The Guardian - US

From the streets to the stadium: athletes shine at the Homeless World Cup

Street Soccer USA brought the tournament to California this year to showcase 300 players from 40 national teams

Irish Mirror

'Maybe I played better when I’m angry' - Irish World Cup star on motivation

Ireland midfielder Lucy Quinn's prospects of securing a World Cup place took a dive when she was omitted from the original squad to play the USA in a friendly double-header in April.

Wales Online

Wales star on brink of first World Cup after bold play that changed everything

Kieran Hardy was a "million miles away" from a World Cup not long ago, but now could be heading to France

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