2023 FIFA World Cup: What are the tiebreaker rules for the group stage? Let's break down how the tiebreakers work. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023
Most Zambia players enter Women’s World Cup unpaid for almost two years Most members of Zambia’s Women’s World Cup squad have not been paid for by their football federation since competing at the Tokyo Olympics The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Desiree Ellis: ‘I was fired after my first South Africa game for being late back to work’ The Banyana Banyana coach on her long journey and how African teams can close the gap to their European opponents The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Lionesses ready to roar as haka kicks off a dazzling opening An unrelated shooting in Auckland couldn’t dampen the tournament’s message of unity or a host victory in the opening match. Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023
England set to pick from FIFA-approved captain’s armbands for Women’s World Cup England players are still deciding which of FIFA’s eight approved armbands captain Millie Bright will wear in their World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday. Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023
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
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
Football: 2023 Women's World Cup brings TV rights issue to fore As the 2023 Women's World Cup kicks off in New Zealand, we take a look back at the struggle between FIFA and national broadcasters over TV rights. With FIFA reportedly aiming for $300 million in global media rights, broadcasters were reluctant to meet its price demands, leading to fears of… France 24 · Jul 20, 2023
'You'll do us proud': Devoted fans send off Matildas Australia is turning green and gold for the Matildas with 80,000 fans expected to turn up to their first World Cup match against Ireland. AAP · Jul 20, 2023
Women’s football world rankings: Who could take No 1 at the World Cup? Who could take top spot in Australia and New Zealand this summer? The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
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New Zealand 1-0 Norway: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group A – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Football Ferns stunned Norway on a historic night at Eden Park in Auckland thanks to Hannah Wilkinson’s goal The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023
Lionesses still undecided over armband for Women’s World Cup opener There are eight armbands to choose from highlighting issues such as inclusion, gender equality, indigenous people and peace The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Women’s World Cup opener ‘proceeds as planned’ despite fatal Auckland shooting FIFA said the decision was made to move forward after consulting with New Zealand authorities and the participating teams. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023 New Zealand shooting kills two ahead of World Cup tournament Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has assured the public that there is ‘no wider national security threat’ from the shooting.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Women's World Cup security heightened ahead of opening match following deadly shooting in Auckland Security will be heightened ahead of Thursday night’s opening Women’s World Cup game after a gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in Auckland, roughly 12 hours ahead of co-host New Zealand’s match against Norway
The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023 Do women soccer players have more concussions? This world cup and beyond, here's how to keep our players safe The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup starts today, and more teams are taking part than ever before. The number of women and girls playing soccer around the world has also increased from about five million in 2014 to more than 13 million in 2019.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023 Three dead, including gunman, following shooting near New Zealand World Cup fan zone AUCKLAND, New Zealand — A gunman using a pump-action shotgun opened fire along Auckland’s scenic harbor Thursday morning, killing two and wounding half a dozen others less than 12 hours before the women’s World Cup was scheduled to kickoff at less than three miles away at Eden Park Stadium, authorities…
WEKU · Jul 19, 2023 New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on the eve of the Women's World Cup Police said there were also multiple injuries during the incident, which took place near the hotel where Team Norway has been staying.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 New Zealand gunman kills 2 people on eve of Women's World Cup soccer tournament A gunman killed two people before he died Thursday at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament
AAP · Jul 19, 2023 Three dead including gunman in Auckland CBD shooting Three people are dead, including the gunman, and six have been injured after a shooting in Auckland CBD on the opening day of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Professional women athletes are still fighting for equitable sponsorship The 2023 Women’s World Cup is projected to be the most-watched in tournament history and has seen a massive surge in sponsor interest.
Fortune · Jul 19, 2023 How to watch or stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup live, online, and free without cable Can the U.S. make it three in a row?
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023 The Guardian view on the Fifa Women’s World Cup: a showcase for a booming sport Editorial: A record number of tickets have been sold in Australia and New Zealand, as the women’s game continues to grow in popularity across the world
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Fans praise French Women’s World Cup ad for its ‘genius’ twist ‘Using visual effects for good,’ one viewer responded