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Women’s World Cup is safe for fans, FIFA insist after Auckland shooting hours before opening game

FIFA insist the Women’s World Cup will go ahead safely despite a deadly shooting in Auckland hours before the opening match in the city on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023

Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT’s veterans are at the World Cup to win — and mentor ‘the next generation’

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Much has been made of the U.S. women’s soccer team’s “old guard” at this World Cup, and for good reason.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 20, 2023

Ali Riley cares about the World Cup maybe more than the country she plays for does

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Ali Riley acknowledges she cries all the time. Watching TV, reading a book, listening to an inspiring story; any and all of those can start the tears flowing.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 20, 2023

England World Cup Fixtures: Full Lionesses schedule and route to the final

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Emotional Haka Highlights Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremony in New Zealand

The ceremonial Māori dance was the centerpiece of a riveting opening ceremony at Auckland’s Eden Park.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023

Afternoon Update: Auckland shooting hours before Women’s World Cup opener; Kathryn Campbell suspended; and HIV rates in Australia fall

Match between New Zealand and Norway to proceed after city rocked by shooting standoff

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Record crowds expected as Women's World Cup kicks off

Australia and New Zealand will open the ninth Women's World Cup co-hosted by the two nations on Thursday, despite a shooting near the Norwegian team hotel in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland that left three dead and six injured.

France 24 · Jul 20, 2023

‘People were yelling to get out’: witnesses tell of chaos and confusion in Auckland shooting

Commuters were travelling to work and World Cup fans were streaming into the New Zealand city when a gunman attacked

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

How to watch every Women’s World Cup match on TV

All games at this years Women’s World Cup will be shown live on the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures and full schedule

The 2023 World Cup kicks off this weekend with England one of the favourites after summer success at the Euros

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023