International fans converge on Sydney Harbour Bridge ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

International fans converge on Sydney Harbour Bridge ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup

ABC  

The Sydney Harbour Bridge temporarily closed this morning for an event to celebrate the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup. Key points: The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in July Thousands of fans anticipated the event on the Sydney Harbour Bridge Australia and New Zealand are the two competition host countries An estimated 4,000 people from around the world danced, sung and walked their way across the landmark ahead of the ninth iteration of the competition. Final countdown begins Matildas' Women's World Cup schedule Group B Matildas vs Republic of Ireland — July 20, Sydney Matildas vs Nigeria — July 27, Brisbane Matildas vs Canada — July 31, Melbourne The 2023 competition will run from Thursday, July 20, to Sunday, August 20. The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off on Thursday, July 20.

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Final: WWC 2023 Closing Ceremony, Tones and I performs, pictures
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup Final: WWC 2023 Closing Ceremony, Tones and I performs, pictures

The Hindu  

Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Final - Spain v England - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 20, 2023 General view during the closing ceremony REUTERS/Carl Recine SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: General view of the closing ceremony prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match …

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 …

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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nike v Adidas as sponsors gear up for England, Spain final
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nike v Adidas as sponsors gear up for England, Spain final

The Hindu  

When England and Spain face off in Sunday’s FIFA Women’s World Cup final, there will be more than sporting pride at stake. In 2019, Nike’s home jersey for the World Cup-winning U.S. National Women’s Team became the top-selling football jersey, for both men and women, ever sold on its website, executives told investors. Overall revenue in the first quarter after …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open
1 year, 4 months ago

US elimination leaves FIFA Women's World Cup wide open

China Daily  

Players before the penalty shootout during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 match between Sweden and United States at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on Aug 6, 2023. CANBERRA - The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is heating up with only eight teams left vying for the title. Spain's entry into the quarterfinals, their first in …

England enjoying ‘home’ crowd feeling at Women’s World Cup in Australia
1 year, 4 months ago

England enjoying ‘home’ crowd feeling at Women’s World Cup in Australia

The Hindu  

England flags fluttered in all directions as 2,500 fans from Nottingham to Sydney’s Northern Beaches gathered to watch England’s Women’s World Cup players practising this week at Central Coast Stadium for its upcoming match against Denmark. “So they’ve been incredible and we hope to hear them all again next game.” READ: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: France skipper Renard doubtful …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia opens with a 1-0 win over Ireland, despite Sam Kerr’s absence
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Australia opens with a 1-0 win over Ireland, despite Sam Kerr’s absence

The Hindu  

Rocked by the late withdrawal of Sam Kerr through injury, Australia took time to settle before getting off to a winning start at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday by beating Ireland 1-0 in Sydney. Steph Catley swept home a 52nd-minute penalty to end Ireland’s resistance and spark an eruption of joy from fans inside Stadium Australia. Mary Fowler, who …

Women's World Cup five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole and NZ's apathy disappears at the feet of Hannah Wilkinson
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's World Cup five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole and NZ's apathy disappears at the feet of Hannah Wilkinson

ABC  

It was the tournament we had all been waiting for, and the opening day provided us with twists and turns on and off the pitch. FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Group standings and full schedule Photo shows Groups The Women's World Cup is underway and Australia faces a tough battle to make it out of Group B. Almost 80,000 fans …

How much do you know about the Women’s World Cup?
1 year, 5 months ago

How much do you know about the Women’s World Cup?

Al Jazeera  

Australia and New Zealand are gearing up for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, scheduled to take place from July 20 to August 20. The ninth edition of the Women's World Cup will break new ground by being jointly hosted by two nations. Qualified teams and groups The following teams will be competing in the Women's Football World Cup: World …

How watching the Matildas play the World Cup changed my life
1 year, 5 months ago

How watching the Matildas play the World Cup changed my life

ABC  

I don't watch, play, or understand any sport. That is, until the Matildas played at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France, and made soccer cool again. Noticing the Matildas By the 2019 Women's World Cup, I had started to take notice. I've often joked about Sydney's events this year too — while we started the year with WorldPride, the …

Who will host FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023?
1 year, 5 months ago

Who will host FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023?

The Hindu  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is set to kick off on July 20 and will go on till August 20, 2023. Australia and New Zealand will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 across 10 venues in nine host cities. RELATED: FIFA Women’s World Cup schedule: Complete details of WWC 2023, teams, dates, timing, venue They were Argentina, Australia, …

Matildas' opening 2023 Women's World Cup game against Republic of Ireland to be moved to Stadium Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Matildas' opening 2023 Women's World Cup game against Republic of Ireland to be moved to Stadium Australia

ABC  

The Matildas will kick off their 2023 Women's World Cup campaign in front of a potential record crowd, with FIFA confirming their opening group match against the Republic of Ireland will be moved to the tournament's biggest venue, Stadium Australia. Key points: The opening group-stage game will now take place at a venue almost double the size of the original …

2023 Women's World Cup ticket sales surpass 500,000
1 year, 11 months ago

2023 Women's World Cup ticket sales surpass 500,000

China Daily  

CANBERRA -- More than half a million tickets have been sold for the 2023 Women's World Cup, FIFA and Football Australia have announced. According to data released on Tuesday, fans from more than 120 countries and regions have bought tickets for the ninth FIFA Women's World Cup - and the first to feature 32 teams - taking place in Australia …

2023 Women's World Cup, A-Leagues reform, and Football For Good: New Year's Resolutions for the Australian game
1 year, 11 months ago

2023 Women's World Cup, A-Leagues reform, and Football For Good: New Year's Resolutions for the Australian game

ABC  

The start of a new year always prompts reflections and meditations on the past 12 months, and if there's any sport in Australia that needs to do some soul-searching as it kicks off one of the most important years in its life, it's football. The ParaMatildas - Australia's first women's national team for women with disability - became the first …

The Journey to the Cup: What you need to know as we prepare for Australia & New Zealand 2023
2 years ago

The Journey to the Cup: What you need to know as we prepare for Australia & New Zealand 2023

New York Times  

In The Journey to the Cup, The Athletic follows six players as they work towards a place in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. First match : New Zealand vs Norway — July 20 : New Zealand vs Norway — July 20 Group stage : July 20 – August 3 : July 20 – August 3 U.S. first match : U.S. …

Australia out of 2023 Asian Cup race, wants to host 2026 women’s tournament
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia out of 2023 Asian Cup race, wants to host 2026 women’s tournament

The Hindu  

Australia decided not to bid for the 2023 Asian Cup but will submit one for the 2026 women’s tournament, Football Australia said on Friday. “Football Australia has since determined that it will not proceed to submit a formal bid for the AFC Asian Cup 2023,” the governing body said in a statement. “Football Australia maintains its strong interest in bidding …

Matildas to play Sweden in FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up in Melbourne
2 years, 4 months ago

Matildas to play Sweden in FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up in Melbourne

ABC  

Melbourne will host what is expected to be an international blockbuster FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up match between the Matildas and Sweden in November. Key points: A capacity crowd is expected to watch Australia v Sweden on November 12 It will be the first Matildas game in Melbourne for almost four years Melbourne Rectangular Stadium will receive $25 million worth …

Australia Dismiss Claims On Shifting 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia Dismiss Claims On Shifting 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup

News 18  

Football Australia on Friday dismissed claims that it will co-host the Women’s World Cup next year with New Zealand that could be shifted to satisfy European broadcasters and ensure better weather conditions. The scenario was raised by French newspaper L’Equipe on Thursday, which said the sport’s governing body FIFA had informally approached “several" European football bodies to discuss the merits …

Sydney to host 2023 Women’s World Cup final
3 years ago

Sydney to host 2023 Women’s World Cup final

The Hindu  

Sydney will host the 2023 Women’s World Cup final at Stadium Australia on August 20, while co-host New Zealand will kick off the tournament at Auckland’s Eden Park on July 20, world governing body FIFA said. Co-host Australia will host 11 of the 16 knockout games and the women’s side will play all of its matches at home, Football Australia …

Australia eye hosting 2030 or 2034 World Cup to go with women's 2023 edition
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia eye hosting 2030 or 2034 World Cup to go with women's 2023 edition

Firstpost  

Preliminary discussions between Football Australia and state-based major events officials have already taken place, according to former Sydney 2000 Olympics bid chief Rod McGeoch. Australian football chiefs are formulating plans to host either the men’s 2030 or 2034 World Cup to build on the country’s successful bid for the women’s 2023 tournament, top officials said Thursday. But Football Australia chief …

Australia to bid for 2030 or 2034 FIFA World Cup
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia to bid for 2030 or 2034 FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Australian football chiefs are formulating plans to host either the men's 2030 or 2034 World Cup to build on the country's successful bid for the women's 2023 tournament, top officials said on Thursday. But Football Australia chief executive James Johnson believes the time could be right to try again, on the back of the joint hosting with New Zealand of …

Nine host cities announced for 2023 Women’s World Cup
3 years, 8 months ago

Nine host cities announced for 2023 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The 2023 Women’s World Cup will be spread across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand. That format is similar to other World Cup tournaments in other sports, including most recently in 2015 when Australia and New Zealand shared hosting of the cricket World Cup. Australia joined the Asian confederation after qualifying for the 2006 men’s World Cup, …

Women's World Cup 2023 host cities named, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide
3 years, 8 months ago

Women's World Cup 2023 host cities named, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide

ABC  

Football's world governing body, FIFA, has selected the host cities for the 2023 Women's World Cup. Key points: Ten stadiums in nine host cities across Australia and New Zealand will host matches at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023 The tournament will be the first Women's World Cup to be expanded from 24 to 32 competing teams The Matildas …

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