How much is the FIFA Women’s World Cup prize money and where does is compare to that of men?
1 year, 5 months ago

How much is the FIFA Women’s World Cup prize money and where does is compare to that of men?

The Hindu  

The 2023 Women’s World Cup, which kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on July 20, is the most anticipated female sporting event ever. PODCAST: FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 PREVIEW The United States of America is vying to regain the title after winning it the last two times – in 2019 and 2015. However, despite these improvements, the men’s game pays out four times as much to the winner – something FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to address by the next championships in 2026 and 2027. 💪#FIFAWWC — FIFA Women's World Cup June 23, 2023 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a target of equal prize money for men and women at their next World Cups, in 2026 and 2027, respectively — a tough task when the 32 men’s teams shared 440 million USD at last year’s World Cup in Qatar.

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Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031
3 days, 10 hours ago

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women’s edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men’s 2022 World Cup. …

UEFA more than doubles team prize money for Women's Euro 2025 to $43M
1 week ago

UEFA more than doubles team prize money for Women's Euro 2025 to $43M

Hindustan Times  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Prize money for the 2025 Women’s European Championship will more than double, with the 16 teams sharing 41 million euros. HT Image Each federation will get a minimum of 1.8 million euros for playing at Euro 2025 in Switzerland and is obliged to share at least 30% of the money among the players, UEFA's executive committee decided …

Women’s Euro 2025 players to receive share of prize money for first time
1 week ago

Women’s Euro 2025 players to receive share of prize money for first time

The Hindu  

Players participating in the Women’s Euro 2025 will receive a percentage of the prize money for the first time, European football’s governing body UEFA announced on Monday. The UEFA Executive Committee approved a prize pot of 41 million euros for the tournament in Switzerland, representing a 156 per cent increase from the 2022 event, with participating national associations distributing a …

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
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1 month, 1 week ago

Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

CNN  

CNN — Amnesty International has urged FIFA to halt the process of awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup until major human rights reforms are announced. As part of the bidding process, FIFA states that countries must respect “internationally recognized human rights,” but Amnesty International’s latest report concluded that “neither bid has adequately demonstrated how they have met FIFA’s human …

New Zealand Crowned Women's T20 World Champions, Pocketing a Record-Breaking US$2.3 Million Cash Prize
2 months ago

New Zealand Crowned Women's T20 World Champions, Pocketing a Record-Breaking US$2.3 Million Cash Prize

Firstpost  

New Zealand emerged victorious in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 final, defeating South Africa by 32 runs at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. The winning team received a prize money of US$2.3 million (Rs 19 crore), with each player earning US$155,000 (Rs 1.3 crore). South Africa received $1.17 million (Rs 9.8 crore), while Australia and the West Indies received $675,000 …

New Zealand Soars to T20 World Cup Glory, India's Prize Money Soars to INR 2 Crore
Top News
2 months ago

New Zealand Soars to T20 World Cup Glory, India's Prize Money Soars to INR 2 Crore

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand emerged victorious in the Women's T20 World Cup, securing the title for the first time in 14 years. The prize money pool for this year's tournament has been increased significantly, with the champions receiving a record USD 19.6 crore, an increase of 134% from the previous year. India's team secured a place in the top six, earning a …

Italy joins bid race to host women’s Euro 2029 ahead of co-hosting men’s Euro 2032
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy joins bid race to host women’s Euro 2029 ahead of co-hosting men’s Euro 2032

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Italy joined a busy bid race on Tuesday to host the 2029 European Championship in women’s soccer, aiming to involve cities that will not stage games at the men’s Euro 2032. Across the Alps in neighboring Switzerland from Italy’s announcement, the Women’s Euro 2025 host launched ticket sales Tuesday for its tournament with a penalty shootout at 3,454 …

ICC Announces Equal Prize Money For Men's And Women's World Cups
3 months ago

ICC Announces Equal Prize Money For Men's And Women's World Cups

ABP News  

Prize Money for Women's T20 World Cup 2024: The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to start on October 3, with UAE as the host country. Meanwhile, ICC made a huge announcement regarding Women's T20 World Cup 2024 prize money, increasing it by "225 percent" compared to previous years. Also on ABP Live | Rohit Sharma Takes Hilarious 'Lene …

ICC announces equal prize money for men and women in World Cups
3 months, 1 week ago

ICC announces equal prize money for men and women in World Cups

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced equal prize money for men and women in World Cups, starting with the women's T20 showpiece in the UAE next month. The winners of the Women's T20 World Cup will be rewarded with USD 2.34 million, a 134 per cent increase on the USD 1 million awarded to Australian women when they …

Brazil win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts
7 months ago

Brazil win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. …

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America
7 months ago

Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer’s 2027 Women’s World Cup, a first for South America

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The US-Mexico decision to opt out and focus on bidding for the 2031 World Cup — that decision is due next year — was another indicator of Brazil’s expected …

Brazil will host 2027 Women’s World Cup, beating Dutch, German Belgian joint bid
7 months, 1 week ago

Brazil will host 2027 Women’s World Cup, beating Dutch, German Belgian joint bid

NL Times  

The Netherlands lost the bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027. The 2027 tournament will be the first Women’s World Cup organized in South America and will be played in well-known Brazilian stadiums like Maracana in Rio de Janeiro and Mané Garrincha in Brasilia. “We knew it would be difficult, but we are united and therefore successful.” …

FIFA chooses Brazil to host Women's World Cup 2027
7 months, 1 week ago

FIFA chooses Brazil to host Women's World Cup 2027

China Daily  

FIFA announced that Brazil won the bids to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 during its annual congress in Bangkok Friday. Brazil has won the right to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, making it the first South American country to stage the world's most influential women's soccer competition, the federation announced on Friday. Brazil has hosted two men's World …

FIFA members to vote on the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup
7 months, 1 week ago

FIFA members to vote on the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

The FIFA Congress will pick from a winnowed field of two candidates to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup at its meeting in Bangkok this week. We want everyone’s support.” Germany hosted the Women’s World Cup in 2011 and the Netherlands hosted the 2017 Women’s European Championship. “Of course we will match everything FIFA needs to have a FIFA Women’s …

FIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda
7 months, 1 week ago

FIFA meets with women’s soccer decisions, anti-racism pledge and retreat from key reforms on agenda

Associated Press  

FIFA’s gravest crisis erupted with police raids at its annual meeting in 2015 and nine years later international soccer’s 211 member federations gather this week in Thailand with some of the resulting anti-corruption reforms now in retreat. During three days of meetings starting Wednesday in Bangkok, international soccer’s governance standards are set to distract from significant decisions in women’s soccer …

FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
7 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

Brazil’s bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup was ranked higher than the bid submitted by Germany, Netherlands and Belgium in an evaluation report released by FIFA on Tuesday. Brazil has been favored to win the 2027 contest since FIFA brokered a deal with several of soccer’s continental governing bodies in October to get preferred hosts of the men’s World …

US, Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US, Mexico Withdraw Joint Bid for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

News 18  

The United States and Mexico withdrew their joint bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday, just weeks before FIFA is due to vote to award the tournament at a meeting in Bangkok. US Soccer said waiting until 2031 would give tournament organizers more breathing space to plan for the tournament while absorbing lessons from the region’s staging of …

U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain
7 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday and said they will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament. FIFA said last year it planned to spend $896 million in combined prize money to teams and payments to clubs for releasing players for …

U.S. and Mexico drop joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. and Mexico drop joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup

LA Times  

U.S. women’s national team forward Sophia Smith, right, celebrates with Lindsey Horan, second right, after scoring against Croatia in a SheBelieves Cup match on April 9. The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 tournament. …

FIFA president Infantino got 33 per cent raise in pay deal around $4.6 million in Women’s World Cup year
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA president Infantino got 33 per cent raise in pay deal around $4.6 million in Women’s World Cup year

The Hindu  

FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino’s base salary by 33% last year to lift his total pay package to more than 4.13 million Swiss francs, football’s governing body said in its financial report. FIFA’s typically conservative projection did not include income for the 32-team men’s Club World Cup that launches next year in the U.S. FIFA paid its CEO-like secretary general …

FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth $4.6 million in Women’s World Cup year
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth $4.6 million in Women’s World Cup year

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino’s base salary 33% last year to lift his total pay package to more than 4.13 million Swiss francs, soccer’s governing body said in its financial report. FIFA’s typically conservative projection did not include income for the 32-team men’s Club World Cup that launches next year in the U.S. FIFA paid its CEO-like secretary …

NWSL commissioner on players getting ‘squeezed’ by calendar, World Cup momentum and more
9 months, 1 week ago

NWSL commissioner on players getting ‘squeezed’ by calendar, World Cup momentum and more

New York Times  

Sign up for Full Time, our weekly women’s soccer newsletter covering all things NWSL and USWNT The 2024 NWSL season kicks off this weekend, but the league’s leader is already thinking many seasons ahead. Last December, FIFPRO released a study that linked those workloads with “a notable increase in knee, thigh, hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament injuries.” Berman agreed that …

2023 in women’s sports: From Australia’s dominance and Spain’s crowning moment to cricket’s historic inclusion in the Olympics
11 months, 3 weeks ago

2023 in women’s sports: From Australia’s dominance and Spain’s crowning moment to cricket’s historic inclusion in the Olympics

The Hindu  

2023 was a remarkable year for women’s sports. - Australia beat South Africa to win the Women’s T20 World Cup: Meg Lanning-led Australia won its sixth and third consecutive title after beating the host South Africa in the final by 19 runs. - Spain beat England to win maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup, Rubiales fiasco unfolds: Spain beat England 1-0 …

US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year ago

US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid Friday to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan. The European bid said it had “a target revenue well above what the FIFA Women’s World Cup has reached before.” The US-Mexico …

Linehan: FIFA shows inequality by planning for 2034 men’s World Cup before 2027 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Linehan: FIFA shows inequality by planning for 2034 men’s World Cup before 2027 Women’s World Cup

New York Times  

We now know where the 2034 men’s World Cup will most likely take place — in Saudi Arabia, thanks to Australia’s exit from the bidding process. Human Rights Watch issued a lengthy statement concerning Saudi Arabia’s bid and its human rights record, “including mass executions, continued repression of women’s rights under its male guardianship system, and the killing of hundreds …

World Cup 2023: Winners to get $4 million and runners-up to get $2 million
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023: Winners to get $4 million and runners-up to get $2 million

Firstpost  

The complete prize purse of the 2023 Cricket World Cup stands at $10 million. ICC announced the prize money for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Prize money for the 2023 Cricket World Cup Stage Prize money Total prize money Champions $4,000,000 $4,000,000 Runners-up $2,000,000 $2,000,000 Semi-finalists $800,000 $1,600,000 Group stage $100,000 $600,000 For a win $40,000 $1,800,000 Combined …

Pay dispute between England women’s international players and FA appears to be resolved
1 year, 3 months ago

Pay dispute between England women’s international players and FA appears to be resolved

The Hindu  

Players from the England women’s team appear to have reached an agreement with the country’s football federation regarding a dispute over bonuses and commercial structures. England captain Millie Bright said at a news conference on Thursday that the players “feel really confident moving forward about the structure we now have in place” with the Football Association. In a statement released …

FIFA Women’s World Cup demands introspection, will the football world comply?
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup demands introspection, will the football world comply?

The Hindu  

The recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup cycle was one that was dichotomous in approach and consequence. Women’s Super League : 94 players Liga F : 72 National Women’s Soccer League : 61 According to FIFA, 1,977,824 fans attended 64 games —beating the previous best attendance of 1,353,506 in Canada in 2015. The world has been going gaga over Colombia’s …

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 …

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023: A tale of Spanish resurgence and overwhelming emotion
1 year, 4 months ago

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023: A tale of Spanish resurgence and overwhelming emotion

The Hindu  

Be it Colombia’s teenaged, cancer-survivor and ray of hope Linda Caicedo, Spain’s 19-year-old impact player Salma Paralluelo, co-host New Zealand’s first taste of victory or Morocco’s dream run, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup was a tale of overwhelming emotions. Spain’s success marked its re-emergence on the world map; a school of play which gave the world the tiki-taka en …

Wins and winnings: On FIFA Women’s World Cup and Spain’s maiden win
1 year, 4 months ago

Wins and winnings: On FIFA Women’s World Cup and Spain’s maiden win

The Hindu  

Every global women’s sports competition is more than just a mere sporting spectacle. The FIFA Women’s World Cup, which ended on Sunday following Spain’s narrow 1-0 victory over England, forms a crucial part of this movement. Under the dazzling Sydney night sky, a whopping 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia witnessed Spain lift its maiden World Cup to join Germany as …

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. “We need to be ready, because after this FIFA Women’s World Cup women’s football is going to explode in every single one of your countries,” FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai …

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

As the record-breaking 2023 Women’s World Cup ends, many see an exciting future – and many challenges – for the game. “I’ve always said this and people thought I’m crazy but I think women’s football will be bigger than men’s football”, former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith told Al Jazeera. “The values of the women’s game are amazing, inclusivity, supporting …

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 …

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup showcases progress but also challenges for women’s football

The Hindu  

Sunday’s World Cup final between England and Spain is the final act of a month of drama that highlighted how far women’s football has come -- and the challenges that lie ahead. There had been fears that the biggest-ever Women’s World Cup -- 32 teams, up from 24 four years ago -- would dilute the spectacle in Australia and New …

Australia pledges $128 mln for women’s sport to cement World Cup legacy
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia pledges $128 mln for women’s sport to cement World Cup legacy

The Hindu  

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday promised A$200 million for women’s sport in the wake of the Matildas run to a maiden Women’s World Cup semifinals. Albanese said the funds would be used to improve sports facilities and equipment for women and girls, with soccer tipped to need “significant resourcing” following the Matildas’ standout World Cup campaign. “We want …

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 …

What time do the Matildas play Sweden tonight? Where can I watch the game? Here's what you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

What time do the Matildas play Sweden tonight? Where can I watch the game? Here's what you need to know

ABC  

The Matildas have made Australian soccer history, marking the first time a national team earned its place in a World Cup semifinal. The official FIFA festival sites will screen the game: Adelaide/Tarndanya: Festival Plaza Festival Plaza Brisbane/Meanjin: Riverside Green, South Bank Parklands and King George Square Riverside Green, South Bank Parklands and King George Square Canberra/Ngunnawal Country: Garema Place Garema …

Women’s World Cup: South Africa’s success at WWC 2023 highlights unequal pay issues
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: South Africa’s success at WWC 2023 highlights unequal pay issues

The Hindu  

South Africa’s surprise success in reaching the knockouts at the Women’s World Cup has highlighted its inferior pay and resources when compared with the historically less successful men’s team. South Africa’s women’s team, known as “Banyana Banyana”, reached the last 16 at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this month -- the first time either the men’s …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends decision to expand; plays down calls for equal prize money
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Gianni Infantino defends decision to expand; plays down calls for equal prize money

Firstpost  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit back at critics who questioned the organisation’s decision to expand the Women’s World Cup to 32 teams, saying, “I’m sorry, but FIFA was right.” England and Spain will play the final on Sunday, the culmination of a month-long tournament featuring 32 teams for the first time, up from 24 in 2019. Speaking at a FIFA …

‘Best’ Women’s World Cup generates $570m for FIFA - Infantino
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Best’ Women’s World Cup generates $570m for FIFA - Infantino

The Hindu  

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Friday the Women’s World Cup had generated more than $570 million in revenue and enabled football’s global governing body to break even, despite raising the prize purse tenfold compared to the 2015 edition. We didn’t lose any money and we generated the second highest income of any sport, besides of course the men’s World …

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino says women should ‘pick right fights’ in battle for football equality
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino says women should ‘pick right fights’ in battle for football equality

New York Times  

Women who “pick the right fights” can “convince us men what we have to do” to bring about progress in the development of women’s football, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said. The Women’s World Cup concludes this weekend with Spain facing England, bringing to an end an expanded tournament which Infantino said had been a sporting and commercial success. Australia’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 …

England v Australia: This World Cup means so much more for women than who wins and who loses
1 year, 4 months ago

England v Australia: This World Cup means so much more for women than who wins and who loses

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The football world governing body, FIFA, …

The five best players of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

The five best players of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup

Live Mint  

The Fifa Women’s World Cup has just speeded by: it seems like it kicked off just last week, but we are already in the semi-finals. While every footballer and fan who showed up has done their bit for the beautiful game, five footballers stand out in particular when it comes to leading the charge for women’s football in this tournament. …

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 …

‘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: 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 …

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