The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

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

Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas masterplan comes together ahead of Women’s World Cup

Australia’s coach has brought in young talent and tactical acumen to a team that was lacking depth

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Will the Matildas and Football Ferns have a home ground advantage?

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is held just once every four years, and for the first time ever, it’s on home soil for Australia and New Zealand.

The Conversation · 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.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 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 Independent UK · 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.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

Auckland shooting: Three dead, five injured after incident hours before Women’s World Cup opening

At least five others were injured after a gunman opened fire in Auckland’s Central Business District

Evening Standard · 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…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Increased police presence but World Cup events unaffected after NZ shooting

The incident came just hours before co-hosts New Zealand were due to kick off the tournament against Norway at Eden Park.

The Independent UK · 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.

WEKU · Jul 19, 2023