FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden record easy win over hosts Australia to claim another Bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden record easy win over hosts Australia to claim another Bronze medal

India TV News  

Sweden women's football team ended their FIFA World Cup 2023 campaign with an easy win over hosts Australia in the third-place game on Saturday, August 19. Fridolina Rolfo and the veteran AC Milan striker Kosovare Asllani scored one goal in each half to overpower the Matildas at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium and helped Sweden claim the record fourth Bronze medal in tournament history. AC Milan's experienced striker Kosovare Asllani added the second goal with a brilliant strike from outside the box to finish the game as her team kept a clean sheet. Sweden, who also finished the last edition in third place, claimed their record fourth Bronze medal while Australia recorded their best finish in tournament history.

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Australia Dominates South Africa in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final
2 months, 1 week ago

Australia Dominates South Africa in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semi-final

New Indian Express  

Australia will be aiming to continue their impressive run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa. The match will be a repeat of the 2023 final in South Africa, which the Proteas won by 19 runs. Australia have a strong record against South Africa, having won all seven previous encounters. The match is a must-watch for …

Fifa Women’s World Cup: A memorable showcase for women’s football
1 year, 4 months ago

Fifa Women’s World Cup: A memorable showcase for women’s football

Live Mint  

A day before a group stage match against Jamaica, in what turned out to be the final World Cup match of her career, Brazil forward Marta reflected on her journey in women’s football. More than a billion viewers tuned in for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, while a total of 1,978,274 spectators attended the games in Australia and New …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Which WWC stars find a place in the team of the tournament?
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Which WWC stars find a place in the team of the tournament?

The Hindu  

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand culminated with Spain lifting its first-ever World Cup trophy after defeating England by a solitary goal in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Let’s have a look at the team of the tournament at the 2023 Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Carmona hails ‘unstoppable’ Spain after WWC triumph
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Carmona hails ‘unstoppable’ Spain after WWC triumph

The Hindu  

Spain’s goalscoring hero Olga Carmona hailed her “unstoppable” side as it beat England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time on Sunday in Sydney. “It was a really tough game, we knew it would be tricky, England has a great team, but I think it was our game,” Carmona told Spanish national broadcasters La 1. RELATED: …

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023 Final: Spain overcome England challenge to claim maiden World Cup title

India TV News  

England suffered heartbreak as Spain's women's team won the FIFA World Cup 2023 trophy in Sydney on Sunday, August 20. Star defender Olga Carmona scored the only goal of the game in the first half to guide Spain to their maiden FIFA World Cup trophy. Spain men's team won their maiden World Cup trophy in 2010 and now the women's …

FIFA Women's World Cup Final 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Spain Beat England 1-0 To Emerge World Champions
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup Final 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Spain Beat England 1-0 To Emerge World Champions

ABP News  

FIFA Women's World Cup Final LIVE SCORE: England are all set to take on Spain in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. Before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final, a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams suggests that it is the England side who enjoy a slight advantage. Even …

Google Doodle celebrates Women’s FIFA World 2023 with a special illustration
1 year, 4 months ago

Google Doodle celebrates Women’s FIFA World 2023 with a special illustration

Live Mint  

Search Giant Google is celebrating the final of the Women's Fifa World Cup scheduled for later today. This is the first Women's Fifa World Cup final which will not feature either the United States or Germany. 2019 World Cup winner United States lost out to Sweden in a penalty shootout in the round of 16 while two-time champion Germany could …

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win

China Daily  

Team Spain celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 20, 2023. SYDNEY -- A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden take third place to deprive Australia of consolation prize
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden take third place to deprive Australia of consolation prize

Firstpost  

In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani just after the hour Sweden scored either side of half-time to spoil Australia’s party and claim a third spot at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England reaches final despite key injuries
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: England reaches final despite key injuries

The Hindu  

There were some doubts about England’s squad leading into the Women’s World Cup because a trio of dominant players — Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby — weren’t with the team because of injuries. How to play?’” England has played in the World Cup without their three playmakers from the 2022 European Championship squad. All three sustained knee injuries …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden Beat Hosts Australia 2-0 to Finish Third at WWC
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden Beat Hosts Australia 2-0 to Finish Third at WWC

News 18  

Sweden got the better of co-hosts Australia in the third-place playoff at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Saturday with a 2-0 win over the Matildas. The Swedish women proved once again they’re tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane. The tournament co-hosted …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal

The Hindu  

Sweden won yet another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring on Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over tournament co-host Australia. The Swedish women proved once again they’re tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane. The …

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Nobody beats Sweden on the rebound from a Women’s World Cup semifinal loss. The Swedish women extended their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over Australia. Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic kept another clean sheet in outstanding tournament for Sweden, blocking Kerr’s angled …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England’s road to WWC final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England’s road to WWC final

The Hindu  

England could become only the second team to simultaneously hold both the Women’s Euros and the Women’s World Cup when it faces Spain in the final of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Sydney on Sunday. RELATED: FIFA Women’s World Cup may be ‘coming home’ to Lionesses, but don’t count out the adamant Spanish Let’s have a look at England’s …

Clinical Sweden beat Australia to clinch third place at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Clinical Sweden beat Australia to clinch third place at Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Sweden have picked up their fourth Women’s World Cup bronze medal after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match. The Swedes, ranked third in the world, were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute of the game on Saturday after a VAR review showed Australia’s Clare Hunt clipped Stina Blackstenius’ heels, and Fridolina Rolfo slotted home the resulting …

Sweden beats Australia for bronze medal at Women's World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden beats Australia for bronze medal at Women's World Cup

China Daily  

Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo celebrates a goal from the penalty spot during the third place play-off between Sweden and Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia, Aug 19, 2023. BRISBANE, Australia -- Sweden kept a perfect record in their third-place battles at the Women's World Cup as they won their fourth bronze medal and their second in …

Women’s World Cup: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal

LA Times  

Sweden’s Fridolina Rolfo, left, celebrates with teammate Rebecka Blomqvist after defeating Australia in the Women’s World Cup third place match in Brisbane, Australia, on Saturday. The Swedish women extended their perfect record in World Cup third-place matches to four, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring Saturday in a clinical 2-0 win over Australia. Goalkeeper Zecira Musovic kept another clean …

Kerr aims to play 2027 Women’s World Cup, Australia faces Sweden in third-place playoff
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerr aims to play 2027 Women’s World Cup, Australia faces Sweden in third-place playoff

The Hindu  

Australia captain Sam Kerr said on Friday that the Women’s World Cup 2023 had been the best weeks of her career and she planned to stick around for the next one in four years’ time. Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia “When we first started at this World Cup, we could …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Sweden out to silence partisan crowd and take home bronze medal in clash against Australia

The Hindu  

Sweden’s dreams of winning a first Women’s World Cup title were dramatically ended by Spain but the county is out to ensure its impressive run does not end without silverware when they meet co-host Australia in the third-place playoff on Saturday. Third-ranked Sweden is playing in its second straight bronze medal match, having finished third at the 2019 World Cup. …

Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia, Sweden still have something to play for in the 3rd place game at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Australia already captivated a nation as co-hosts of the Women’s World Cup. Australia’s men’s basketball team, the Boomers, were slated to play a tune-up game against Brazil on Wednesday night in preparation for their World Cup but moved the game up two hours to watch the Matildas in the semifinals. The Swedes made a mark on the tournament in the …

England beats host Australia to reach Women's World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England beats host Australia to reach Women's World Cup final

China Daily  

England's Ella Toone celebrates scoring during the semifinal between Australia and England at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 16, 2023. SYDNEY - England went closer to their first Women's World Cup title as they moved into the final for the first time after beating host Australia 3-1 in the semifinal here on Wednesday. The home …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was left to wonder what might have been after the Matildas were dumped out of the Women’s World Cup semi-finals 3-1 by European champions England on Wednesday. Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo cancelled out a stunning strike from talismanic Matildas striker Sam Kerr in front of a raucous sell-out crowd of 75,784 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Miyazawa leads Golden Boot race, Mary Earps in race for Golden Glove
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Miyazawa leads Golden Boot race, Mary Earps in race for Golden Glove

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has seen some veteran goalscorers like Alexandra Popp and Jill Roord continue finding the net while new stars like Linda Caicedo has also emerged in what is the biggest edition of the tournament so far. The tournament saw eight debutants, with Morocco making a historic run into the round of 16 in its very …

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women's World Cup final against Spain

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England moved on to its …

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: England reaches World Cup final despite Kerr stunner

The Hindu  

England reached its first Women’s World Cup final after a 3-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts’ fairytale run came to an end. England’s Alessia Russo celebrates after scoring her side’s third goal during the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. …

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run
1 year, 4 months ago

England moves into the Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Lauren Hemp didn’t let the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Australia and England become the Sam Kerr show. Hemp scored to restore England’s lead eight minutes after a superb equalizer from Kerr, and then provided a perfect pass for the clincher as the Lionesses moved into their first World Cup championship game with a 3-1 victory over …

England beat Australia to reach 2023 Women's World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

England beat Australia to reach 2023 Women's World Cup final

The Telegraph  

By Tom Garry, Women’s Football Reporter, in Sydney England are through to their first Women’s World Cup final, and English football’s first global final since 1966, as Sarina Wiegman’s resolute team beat co-hosts Australia on their own turf in a gripping semi-final. Manchester City winger Lauren Hemp’s cool finish into the bottom corner with 19 minutes remaining and then her …

FIFA World Cup 2023: England beat hosts Australia to reach final for first time
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: England beat hosts Australia to reach final for first time

India TV News  

England football team dominated Australia with a 1-3 win to secure a spot in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final on Wednesday, August 16. England's star forward Lauren Hemp shone with a goal and assist to deny Australia legend Sam Kerr's comeback goal in the second half. England took the first-half lead through Manchester United youngster Ella Toone but the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 preview: Australia, England, Spain vying for glory as maiden champion
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 preview: Australia, England, Spain vying for glory as maiden champion

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to have a new champion after 12 years. Morocco’s journey was brought to an end by France, but its round of 16 finish in its maiden World Cup pairs perfectly with the heartening journey of the men’s side in Qatar last year. After a painful and public standoff, only six of the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England coach Wiegman says more to Australia than just Sam Kerr
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England coach Wiegman says more to Australia than just Sam Kerr

The Hindu  

Australia has many strengths and is just as dangerous with or without striker Sam Kerr on the pitch, England manager Sarina Wiegman said as the two sides make their final preparations for Wednesday’s Women’s World Cup semifinal. The fact that Kerr’s goals have not been needed, with forward Hayley Raso stepping up and scoring three, shows that the co-host is …

Australia vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia vs England preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Australia will bank on enormous home support and return of captain Sam Kerr as they take on reigning European champions England in the second Women’s World Cup 2023 semifinal. When: Wednesday, August 16 Where: Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia Kickoff: 8pm Australia and England are set to resume their decades-old sporting rivalry when they meet in the second Women’s World Cup …

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia

Al Jazeera  

Women’s World Cup fever soars as the co-hosts gear up to play rivals England for a place in the final. Yet as excitement builds ahead of Australia’s semifinal against rivals England on Wednesday, some say it’s the way this tournament has made people feel about football – and the women’s game in particular – that has turned it into a …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s turmoil in the past as it faces Sweden in the semifinal
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s turmoil in the past as it faces Sweden in the semifinal

The Hindu  

Spain is just one win away from the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, less than a year after more than a dozen players staged a mutiny and stepped away from the team. Putellas, who has 28 goals in 102 appearances for Spain, is considered among the best players in the world and has led Spain’s climb on the national stage. …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia, England primed for blockbuster semifinal clash
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia, England primed for blockbuster semifinal clash

The Hindu  

Australia and England clash in the Women’s World Cup semifinals on Wednesday in Sydney in the latest instalment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries. “I’ll talk to my players and staff and see what that rivalry is.” The storied sporting rivalry between Australia and England has already witnessed several episodes this year. “I don’t think you can’t look …

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn
1 year, 4 months ago

Winning the Women’s World Cup 2023 would mean the world to me, says Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn

The Hindu  

Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn believes her side’s wins over former champions the United States and Japan will serve as the perfect preparation for its Women’s World Cup semifinal clash with Spain at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. The Swedes defeated the United States, winner of the last two editions of the Women’s World Cup, in a penalty shoot-out in …

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France

ABC  

The Matildas have made Australian sporting history and sent the country into ecstasy in the process. Key points: The Matildas defeated France on penalties Sam Kerr made an impact when she came on in the second half Coach Tony Gustavsson said he had faith that his side could get this far in the tournament But they are not done yet …

Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women’s World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas
1 year, 4 months ago

Final Four: Australia makes it through to Women’s World Cup semifinals seeking history for Matildas

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — There will be a first-time winner of the Women’s World Cup this year, and maybe, just maybe, it will be host country Australia. The Matildas, serving as co-hosts of the tournament with New Zealand, became the first home team since the United States in 1999 to win a quarterfina l in nine Women’s World Cups. So …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s coach hails team after historic penalty shootout vs France
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia’s coach hails team after historic penalty shootout vs France

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson expressed his pride in his team for the dramatic penalty shootout victory over France on Saturday that, he felt, meant much more than just a place in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. As the nation celebrated, Cortnee Vine’s winning penalty was already being compared in its impact to the one John Aloisi converted against …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Australia Reach WWC Semis for First Time With Win Over France
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Australia Reach WWC Semis for First Time With Win Over France

News 18  

Co-hosts Australia surged into their first Women’s World Cup semi-final after a heart-stopping 7-6 penalty shoot-out win against France on Saturday, with European champions England or Colombia awaiting them. With the two sides locked at 0-0 after 120 minutes, it all came down to Australia’s Cortnee Vine, and she coolly converted the winning kick to send the Brisbane crowd into …

England, Australia set up World Cup semi-final blockbuster
1 year, 4 months ago

England, Australia set up World Cup semi-final blockbuster

China Daily  

Penalty drama Players of Australia celebrate winning the quarterfinal match between Australia and France at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia, Aug 12, 2023. It all came down in the shoot-out to Australia's Cortnee Vine, and she coolly converted the winning kick to send the home crowd into raptures. Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold had missed a chance …

FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals | Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals | Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain

The Hindu  

Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan 2-1 on August 11 and set up a Women’s World Cup semifinal with Spain. Centre-back Ilestedt poked in just after the half-hour mark at Eden Park in Auckland to give Sweden a deserved lead and leave Japan trailing …

Sweden holds off Japan fightback to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden holds off Japan fightback to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. Japan finally made a late comeback and seriously pressured Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who is fresh off …

Filippa Angeldal scores as Sweden reaches Women’s World Cup semifinals by topping Japan 2-1
1 year, 4 months ago

Filippa Angeldal scores as Sweden reaches Women’s World Cup semifinals by topping Japan 2-1

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers, eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday’s quarterfinal. We will come back stronger.” Japan’s exit means there will be a first-time …

Women’s World Cup 2023: We are not only playing against one team, but against one nation, says France coach Renard ahead of Australia clash
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: We are not only playing against one team, but against one nation, says France coach Renard ahead of Australia clash

The Hindu  

France is aware of the pressure that a revived Australia side will be under as host nation in its Women’s World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, and expect a tough test in front of a packed and partisan crowd at Lang Park. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach “We know tomorrow …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia captain Kerr will start against France if fit - coach

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson said he would have no hesitation bringing Sam Kerr back into his starting 11 for Saturday’s Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against France if she is cleared by the team’s medical staff. After sitting out three group matches with a calf injury, Australia’s talismanic captain came off the bench late in the 2-0 win over Denmark, raising …

Two-time champion coach says Matildas can win the 2023 Women's World Cup: You've got all the ingredients to go all the way'
1 year, 4 months ago

Two-time champion coach says Matildas can win the 2023 Women's World Cup: You've got all the ingredients to go all the way'

Daily Mail  

The Australian Matildas are preparing to make history in their Women's World Cup quarter final against France tomorrow, but a coach who has achieved it all before believes they can go even deeper into the tournament. The Matildas have never progressed past the quarter final stage of a World Cup but have a golden opportunity to reach their first semi …

Women’s World Cup final eight is wide open, as sport sees a changing of the guard
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup final eight is wide open, as sport sees a changing of the guard

The Hindu  

Few could have predicted the eight teams still standing when the Women’s World Cup kicked off three weeks - and more surprisingly, the teams who are gone. You saw in the group stage, many games were equal, and it’s not that the expected teams have won all the time.” At an end of an era, the elimination of the U.S., …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France coach Renard says pressure will be on Australia in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

France’s run at the Women’s World Cup is about to get a lot tougher with a quarterfinal clash against Australia on Saturday, but France coach Herve Renard understands the pressure that comes with being a host nation in a knockout game. “We’re hoping to put Australia through exactly what France went through when they were the host country in 2019.” …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: France Halt Morocco's Run With 4-0 Thrashing
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: France Halt Morocco's Run With 4-0 Thrashing

News 18  

Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice and France advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-0 win over Morocco on Tuesday. France’s all-time leading scorer, Le Sommer struck once in each half as her country moved into a showdown with co-host Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Le Sommer headed in a fourth in the second half to complete the …

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