Nigeria vs Canada preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 Nigeria and Canada, two talented teams who have underperformed at recent tournaments, will face each other on Friday. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
Life without Kerr? Matildas get off to a nervy start Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence has cast a shadow over the Matildas' World Cup hopes after a spluttering 1-0 win over Ireland in their opening match. AAP · 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
Jitka Klimkova: New Zealand squad stayed calm after hearing of Auckland shooting Three people were killed in an incident which occurred 400 metres from Norway’s team hotel The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Catley holds nerve as Australia start Women’s World Cup by beating Ireland Australia battled to a 1-0 victory on opening night in front of a record crowd in Sydney after losing captain Sam Kerr to injury just before kick-off The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023
2023 World Cup Final: Where will the 2027 FIFA World Cup be played? The 2027 Women's World Cup will be the 10th edition of the tournament. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023
Bulging book of subplots means England face mammoth task to write new chapter of their success story FIFA president Gianni Infantino made his usual prediction on the eve of this Women’s World Cup. Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023
How substitutions work in the 2023 FIFA World Cup, explained Here's how substitutions work for the 2023 World Cup. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023
Novocastrians pull out the green and gold to support Matildas in round one of the World Cup 'Hopefully they [Matildas] can feel the energy from here.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 20, 2023
What do the World Cup armbands mean? FIFA releases new ‘Unite’ armbands There are eight armbands to choose from, highlighting issues such as inclusion, gender equality, indigenous people and peace Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023
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
Women’s World Cup teams: Every squad and key players to watch The full guide to the biggest ever Women’s World Cup as the tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
OPINION - Women’s World Cup advert exposes our awful football gender bias The only time of year that I usually have a little cry at a television advert (or admit to it) is around Christmas, when John Lewis drops its latest offering featuring a child, snowman or cute woodland animal on a trampoline. Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023
New Zealand seal historic win over Norway in World Cup opener Football Ferns produce a scintillating second half performance to beat Norway 1-0 in the Women’s World Cup opener. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023 The Lionesses could win the World Cup – but UK women’s football will need huge support to stay on top The England team have inspired a generation of girls to play. But a lack of clubs, pitches and coaches is choking progress, says author Carrie Dunn
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Women's World Cup team from Philippines has American flavor For a nation more than 7,000 miles from the United States, the Philippines boasts a women’s national soccer team with a decidedly American feel
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2023 2023 FIFA World Cup Final: What is the difference between stoppage time and extra time? Wondering what's the difference? We're here to help.
Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023 Chloe Kelly interview: ‘I’m playing with a smile again - that’s when I’m at my best’ England winger opens up on highs and lows of Lionesses life ahead of Women’s World Cup
The Guardian - UK · 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
Evening Standard · 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.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023 Injured Australia Star Sam Kerr to Miss Opening Games of Women’s World Cup The 29-year-old forward sustained a calf injury on the eve of the tournament and will miss games against Ireland and Nigeria.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Mapped: Auckland shooting takes place just 5km from venue of Women’s World Cup opening match Shooting took place near the hotel of the Norwegian team hours before 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.