The Latest Breaking News from Group B

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria stun Australia to leave co-hosts in danger of a shock early exit

A 3-2 defeat for the Aussies leaves their hopes to reaching the knockout stage hanging by a thread

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2023

Nigeria stun hosts Australia as Portugal relaunch World Cup campaign

Nigeria came from behind on Thursday to beat hosts Australia 3-2 and take command of Group B at the Women's World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2023

Africa at the Netball World Cup: four teams are set to inspire the continent

The Netball World Cup was first held in 1963. It’s the largest women’s sporting event on the planet – and for the first time it’s being hosted in Africa. Four African teams have made the final 16 of the 2023 tournament, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from…

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: England build-up to Haiti opener after Spain win

Christine Sinclair missed the chance to make World Cup history as Spain cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win against Costa Rica

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Steph Catley penalty gives Sam Kerr-less Australia winning start in FIFA Women's World Cup

NEW DELHI: Despite the initial struggles due to the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr, co-hosts Australia managed to secure a solid start at the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Ireland in Group B.

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2023

Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup co-hosts labour to win in Sam Kerr’s absence

Co-hosts Australia laboured initially in the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr but a second-half penalty from Steph Catley got them off to a solid start at the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Republic of Ireland in Group B on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023

Australia open Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland

Despite missing star striker Sam Kerr, a second-half penalty from Steph Catley was enough to give the co-hosts the win.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023

Watch: Fans arrive in Sydney for Australia v Ireland at World Cup 2023

Watch as fans arrive at Stadium Australia for the Group B Australia v Ireland match in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Thursday, 20 July.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

Path to Women’s World Cup glory: breaking down the Matildas’ possible route to the final

Australia will have to beat several high-ranked teams if they are to lift the trophy, whether they top Group B or qualify in second place

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023