FIFA Women’s World Cup, Group D Preview: WWC 2023 team news, analysis; The Lionesses aiming to dominate
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup, Group D Preview: WWC 2023 team news, analysis; The Lionesses aiming to dominate

The Hindu  

Group D of the Women’s World Cup 2023 has a clear favourite in England, which is the defending European Champion after winning the title in 2022. England No of World Cups played: 5 No of World Cup matches played: 26 No of World Cup goals: 43 Current FIFA Ranking: 4 Road to World Cup: UEFA qualification Group D winners Coach: Sarina Weigman Key player: Lauren James England squad Goalkeepers Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Ellie Roebuck Defenders Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Esme Morgan, Lotte Wubben-Moy Midfielders Laura Coombs, Jordan Nobbs, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh, Katie Zelem Forwards Rachel Daly, Bethany England, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Katie Robinson, Alessio Russo Haiti Haiti wrote a glorious chapter in its footballing history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. Having crossed the major hurdle of qualifying for the World Cup, Haiti finds itself in a group of heavyweights where it will have to face European champion England and 2017 Euro semifinalist Denmark. We were anxious not to let them down, so this is just a moment of great happiness.” Haiti No of World Cups played: Debut Current FIFA Ranking: 53 Road to World Cup: Inter-confederation play-off Group B winners Coach: Nicolas Delepine Key player: Nerilia Mondesir *Official squad not out* Denmark Denmark is a rising power in women’s football. Denmark No of World Cups played: 5 No of World Cup matches played: 14 No of World Cup goals: 19 Current FIFA Ranking: 13 Road to World Cup: UEFA qualification Group E winners Coach: Lars Sondergaard Key player: Pernille Harder Denmark squad Goalkeepers Maja Bay Lene Christensen Kathrine Larsen Defenders Stine Ballisager Simone Boye Luna Gevitz Rikke Sevecke Sofie Svava Janni Thomsen Katrine Veje Midfielders Josefine Hasbo Karen Holmgaard Sofie Junge Kathrine Kuhl Emma Snerle Nicoline Sorensen Frederikke Thogersen Sanne Troelsgaard Forwards Signe Bruun Mille Gejl Pernille Harder Rikke Marie Madsen Amalie Vangsgaard China PR China’s golden time in women’s football came when it reached the 1999 World Cup final, where it lost against the USA in penalties.

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Fans fear another Netflix 'disaster' as streaming giant wins right to Women's World Cups in 2027 and 2031
4 days, 23 hours ago

Fans fear another Netflix 'disaster' as streaming giant wins right to Women's World Cups in 2027 and 2031

Daily Mail  

Netflix has secured the exclusive US broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 - leaving fans concerned following recent complaints about its faulty live coverage. Spain squad celebrates after defeating England during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia And after hearing that the …

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031
4 days, 23 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. …

Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
5 days, 14 hours ago

Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

LA Times  

The U.S. women’s side poses for a team photo before a match against Wales in San Jose before the 2023 World Cup. Netflix on Friday said it will stream for the first time the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the streamer continues to expand its library of live sports content. “Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix is not just about …

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Draw, Complete groups announced: World champion Spain to play Italy, Belgium, Portugal
1 week, 1 day ago

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Draw, Complete groups announced: World champion Spain to play Italy, Belgium, Portugal

The Hindu  

World Cup winner Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal in the group stage of the Women’s Euro 2025 tournament as the draw was made in Lausanne on Monday. Reigning European champion and 2023 World Cup runner-up England was drawn alongside France, the Netherlands and Wales, which will be making its major finals debut. Moreover, players participating in the Women’s …

CONMEBOL announces that South America will launch qualifying tournament for Women’s World Cup
1 week, 5 days ago

CONMEBOL announces that South America will launch qualifying tournament for Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

South America will become the second continent after Europe to conduct a qualifying tournament for the Women’s World Cup after governing body CONMEBOL announced plans for a competition starting next year. Continental championships serve as qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup, except in Europe, where UEFA stages a separate qualifying tournament. “The new competition will be played between 2025 and …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 finalists Spain, England set to meet again in Nations League

The Hindu  

In a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England were drawn together in a group for the 2025 Nations League on Thursday. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group with games played from February 19 to June 3. The four top-tier Nations League groups included Euro 2022 …

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — In a repeat of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, Spain and England were drawn together in a group for the 2025 Nations League on Thursday. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group with games played from Feb. 19 to June 3. The four top-tier Nations League groups …

Grandmas Shine as New Zealand Triumphs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup
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2 months ago

Grandmas Shine as New Zealand Triumphs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

The New Zealand women's cricket team has finally won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 after a thrilling final against South Africa. Despite facing a late start due to relocation and the absence of home crowd support, the White Ferns emerged victorious, showcasing their perseverance and teamwork. The tournament served as a testament to the power of senior players …

England beat France to revive Women's Euro 2025 qualifying campaign
6 months, 3 weeks ago

England beat France to revive Women's Euro 2025 qualifying campaign

The Telegraph  

It’s fair to say that all is not going the way of the Lionesses at the moment. Friday’s 2-1 defeat at the hands of France was the side’s third since the World Cup final defeat by Spain – in 11 matches that’s not disastrous, but neither is it great for a team so used to winning – and, coming soon …

Brazil win bid to become 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts
7 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA Rankings: Spain retains top-spot in women’s football; USA slips to fourth

The Hindu  

Spain, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and the UEFA Nations League 2024 winner continued to lead the FIFA World Rankings in women’s football, sitting at the top for four months now. La Roja, which was in the middle of an off-the-field storm of controversy when Luis Rubiales, the then chief of the Spanish football federation, kissed forward Jennifer Hermoso, …

European women’s soccer champ England draws France and Sweden in tough Euro 2025 qualifying group
9 months, 2 weeks ago

European women’s soccer champ England draws France and Sweden in tough Euro 2025 qualifying group

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Titleholder England landed in a tough group with France, Sweden and Ireland in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Women’s European Championship on Tuesday. England went from winning Euro 2022 as the host country to reaching the World Cup final last year where Sweden was a semifinalist and France reached the quarterfinals. World champion Spain was drawn …

Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying draw: Defending champion England drawn with France, Sweden, Ireland
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying draw: Defending champion England drawn with France, Sweden, Ireland

The Hindu  

Defending champion England was handed a tough group, including France and Sweden in its Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying campaign following the draw held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Tuesday. France lost the Nations League final to Spain last month but qualified for this year’s Olympics and is ranked number three in the world, with England at four and Sweden at five. …

Sarina Wiegman extends contract with England until after 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup
11 months, 1 week ago

Sarina Wiegman extends contract with England until after 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup

NL Times  

Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract to be the head coach of the England Women until after the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, England Football announced on Tuesday. The English football association called the Dutch coach “the most successful England Women’s manager in history.” Last year, Wiegman led the England Women to the finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, …

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 …

Dutch, German & Belgian football present joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup to FIFA
1 year ago

Dutch, German & Belgian football present joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup to FIFA

NL Times  

The Dutch football association KNVB, along with the Belgian and German football associations, officially submitted a joint bid for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup to FIFA on Friday. The KNVB described the joint bid in a press release as “a sustainable, compact, and commercially attractive World Cup, offering a unique fan experience.” “The Football World Cup in 2027 must …

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 …

Women’s Nations League 2023: Spain thrashes Swiss 7-1; England loses 3-2 to Belgium
1 year, 1 month ago

Women’s Nations League 2023: Spain thrashes Swiss 7-1; England loses 3-2 to Belgium

The Hindu  

World champions Spain ruthlessly dispatched Switzerland 7-1 in the Women’s Nations League on Tuesday while England’s hopes of progression were dented by Belgium. The match was the team’s first since FIFA announced on Monday that former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales had incurred a three-year ban for his forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso. England in trouble World Cup runners-up England …

The women’s World Cup has broken new ground
1 year, 1 month ago

The women’s World Cup has broken new ground

Hindustan Times  

ON AUGUST 20TH England’s footballers face Spain’s in the women’s World Cup final. Last year a women’s Champions League game between Barcelona and Wolfsburg, a German side, attracted nearly 92,000 spectators—quite possibly the biggest crowd for any female sporting event ever. The Lionesses’ xG has on average been just 0.8 more than their opponents’ in each match, which is only …

AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Blue Tigresses gear up for mighty Japan challenge
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Blue Tigresses gear up for mighty Japan challenge

The Hindu  

The Indian senior women’s team, which had effortlessly trounced Kyrgyz Republic in the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers Round 1 in April, will open its Round 2 campaign against former world champion Japan at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Tashkent on Thursday. India was last in competitive action in the 19th Asian Games in China last month, losing both games to Chinese …

Women’s Nations League 2023: Fran Kirby back in England squad for Belgium clash after returning from injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Women’s Nations League 2023: Fran Kirby back in England squad for Belgium clash after returning from injury

The Hindu  

Fran Kirby is back in England’s women’s squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury in February while midfielder Grace Clinton and goalkeeper Khiara Keating earned their first call-ups for the Nations League double header against Belgium. England hosts the Belgian side on October 27 at Leicester City’s ground and then travel to Leuven four days later. “It’s …

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

US women’s team ready to turn the page on disappointing World Cup

The Hindu  

The US women’s football team will take time to address its worst-ever performance at a Women’s World Cup before shifting focus to next year’s Paris Olympics, interim head coach Twila Kilgore said on Tuesday. When the team gathers for a camp ahead of September 21 and September 24 friendlies against South Africa, Kilgore said they will spend time addressing players’ …

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 …

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023 LIVE: Lionesses receive heartwarming homecoming as attention turns to next game

The Independent  

✕ Close England fans around UK react to Women's World Cup final against Spain England heartbreakingly lost 1-0 to Spain in their first Women’s World Cup final as Olga Carmona’s first-half goal proved enough to break the Lionesses’s hearts. Sarina Wiegman and her players were looking to bring the game’s biggest prize home from Sydney but Carmona drilled a finish …

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign
1 year, 4 months ago

American rebuild begins after dismal FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign

Hindustan Times  

The United States have begun the process of rebuilding their women's team after the departure of their coach, general manager and a handful of influential players following the nation's most disappointing Women's World Cup campaign. FILE PHOTO: Soccer FIFA Women’s World Cup Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sunday's final in Sydney, capping the biggest-ever edition of the tournament that broke …

The anguish, emotion and the story of the Women’s World Cup in photos
1 year, 4 months ago

The anguish, emotion and the story of the Women’s World Cup in photos

The Independent  

The Women’s World Cup has concluded. open image in gallery Spain celebrate their World Cup triumph in Sydney on Sunday Over in Australia and New Zealand, Getty Images is one of the most prominent global photography organisations providing such reproductions and reflections of what’s going on in the 2023 edition, which makes Lead Photographer Catherine Ivill perhaps better-placed – literally …

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 …

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 …

Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain wins FIFA World Cup 2023, LIVE Reactions: Carmona goal secures maiden WWC title for La Roja

The Hindu  

Spain beat England by 1-0 to secure its first FIFA Women’s World Cup title after an evenly-contested final at Stadium Australia on Sunday. After 13 minutes of second-half injury time, the Lionesses, under head coach Sarina Wiegmann, failed to find the equaliser as Spain clinched the coveted title for the first time. ✍️ — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, …

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball
1 year, 4 months ago

ESP 1 - 0 ENG, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Spain wins maiden Women’s World Cup after Olga Carmona goal; Bonmati wins Golden Ball

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup Final Preview It’s a game of opposites in many senses when England and Spain take each other in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Come Sunday when the FIFA Women’s World Cup final gets underway, none of this will matter. England and Spain are maiden World Cup finalists, but the Lionesses come into the fixture with the …

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 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?

The Hindu  

It’s a game of opposites in many senses when England and Spain take each other in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Come Sunday when the FIFA Women’s World Cup final gets underway, none of this will matter. Head-to-head England and Spain are maiden World Cup finalists, but the Lionesses come into the fixture with the upper hand. This England …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: England vs Spain tactical preview - Can Wiegman’s Lionesses tackle Vilda’s La Roja?

The Hindu  

It’s a game of opposites in many senses when England and Spain take each other in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Come Sunday when the FIFA Women’s World Cup final gets underway, none of this will matter. Head-to-head England and Spain are maiden World Cup finalists, but the Lionesses come into the fixture with the upper hand. This England …

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 …

Women's World Cup final 2023 predictions: Our writers in Sydney pick England or Spain
1 year, 4 months ago

Women's World Cup final 2023 predictions: Our writers in Sydney pick England or Spain

The Telegraph  

Spain are marginal favourites against England for what is expected to be a close Women’s World Cup final decided by fine margins. England are unlikely to dominate possession but could well possess greater firepower, and surely have the superior coach in serial tournament winner Sarina Wiegman. Tom Garry, Women’s Football Reporter This should be a very evenly matched final and …

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: Clash of styles as England, Spain eye summit
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup final: Clash of styles as England, Spain eye summit

The Hindu  

Women’s football will crown a first-time champion on Sunday when the ninth Women’s World Cup concludes with England and Spain, both proud footballing nations, facing off in an intriguing final in Sydney. READ | England’s road to World Cup final “I think it’s going to be a brilliant game,” England captain Millie Bright enthused on Saturday. Our team has evolved, …

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: England will need the game of their lives to beat Spain in final, says captain Millie Bright
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: England will need the game of their lives to beat Spain in final, says captain Millie Bright

The Hindu  

England will have to produce the game of its life if it is to make history by beating Spain in the Women’s World Cup final to secure a first global title, captain Millie Bright said on Saturday. “And yes, it’s a World Cup final but for us our mentality is it’s another game. we need to play the game of …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain coach Vilda tight-lipped about player mutiny in squad
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain coach Vilda tight-lipped about player mutiny in squad

The Hindu  

Spain coach Jorge Vilda on Saturday declined to answer questions about the mutiny in his squad earlier this year and said his team was united, having fun and determined to win its country a first Women’s World Cup. “Next question, please,” was Vilda’s terse response to the first attempt by reporters to tease an answer out of him on the …

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