FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Who is youngest-ever footballer in WWC?
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Who is youngest-ever footballer in WWC?

The Hindu  

Ifeanyi Chiejine is the youngest-ever footballer to play in a FIFA Women’s World Cup match. Youngest player in a Women’s World Cup qualifier Alina Litvinenko is the youngest player to feature in a qualifying round match of a FIFA Women’s World Cup. She was a part of the side that played in the 2000 and 2008 Olympics, the 9th All-Africa Games in Algiers in 2007 and won four Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles. RELATED: FIFA Women’s World Cup schedule: Complete details of WWC 2023, teams, dates, timing, venue She was the first-ever captain of the Nigeria under-19 women’s national team and led it in the inaugural FIFA U-19 Women’s World Cup.

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Who is Olga Carmona, Spain’s first goal scorer in FIFA Women’s World Cup Final
1 year, 4 months ago

Who is Olga Carmona, Spain’s first goal scorer in FIFA Women’s World Cup Final

The Hindu  

Spain skipper Olga Carmona opened the scoring in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final against England, Stadium Australia, Sydney on Sunday. Spain’s Olga Carmona scores the first goal of the Women’s World Cup final 2023. With her goal today against England, Carmona became the second-youngest player to score in both the semifinal and final of a single edition of a …

5 things to look out for at the Fifa Women’s World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

5 things to look out for at the Fifa Women’s World Cup final

Live Mint  

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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. …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombian teen striker Caicedo is healthy after frightening collapse in training
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Colombian teen striker Caicedo is healthy after frightening collapse in training

The Hindu  

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South Korea's Casey Phair Becomes the Youngest Ever World Cup Player at 16 Years and 26 Days of Age
1 year, 5 months ago

South Korea's Casey Phair Becomes the Youngest Ever World Cup Player at 16 Years and 26 Days of Age

News 18  

Throughout South Korea’s Women’s World Cup opener against Colombia on Tuesday, players stayed loose behind the goal. Casey Phair, at 16 years and 26 days, stepped onto the field and became the youngest player to do so in a World Cup — women’s or men’s. “I really appreciate the opportunity I was given today.” Phair is not the only young …

Who is Casey Phair, the youngest player ever to play a FIFA World Cup match?
1 year, 5 months ago

Who is Casey Phair, the youngest player ever to play a FIFA World Cup match?

The Hindu  

South Korea’s American-born teenager Casey Phair became the youngest player ever to take the field in the history of the FIFA World Cup against Colombia on Tuesday. Phair played for the South Korea under-17 team before she was called up to the women’s team for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She played a vital role in helping the under-17 …

An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea
1 year, 5 months ago

An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea

NPR  

An American becomes the youngest to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Rycroft/AP Rick Rycroft/AP An American set a couple of records Tuesday in the Women's World Cup, but she wasn't playing for Team USA. When South Korea subbed 16-year-old forward Casey Phair of New Jersey into its opening match …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: New Zealand on the brink of knockouts, Norway looks to bounce back
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: New Zealand on the brink of knockouts, Norway looks to bounce back

The Hindu  

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Nigeria’s Nnadozie denies Canada’s prolific scorer Sinclair in a 0-0 draw at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Nigeria’s Nnadozie denies Canada’s prolific scorer Sinclair in a 0-0 draw at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — With a diving one-handed save to her left, 22-year-old goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie denied international soccer’s leading scorer Christine Sinclair and played a pivotal role in Nigeria holding Olympic champion Canada to a 0-0 draw at the Women’s World Cup. It’s an incredible save,” Sheridan said, describing Nnadozie as “an incredible keeper.” In the Super Falcons’ last major …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: ‘Dream come true’ as goalkeeper Nnadozie is Nigeria’s hero
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: ‘Dream come true’ as goalkeeper Nnadozie is Nigeria’s hero

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie called it a dream come true after her penalty save from record-breaking goal scorer Christine Sinclair earned Nigeria a 0-0 draw against Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Friday. “I was very angry, and I told myself, this is the opportunity to make things right.” Read: Germany missing key pair for opener against Morocco ‘Devastated’ …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ayane to lead Morocco challenge
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Ayane to lead Morocco challenge

The Hindu  

Morocco has included Tottenham Hotspur forward Rosella Ayane in its final squad for the women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, one of 14 overseas-based players selected by coach Reynald Pedros. The majority of that team has been retained, with influential captain Ghizlane Chebbak one of seven players from Moroccan club Association Sportive des Forces Armées Royales, which is …

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guide to Group C
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Guide to Group C

New York Times  

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: From Sophia Smith to Lauren Hemp, most promising youngsters at WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: From Sophia Smith to Lauren Hemp, most promising youngsters at WWC 2023

The Hindu  

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Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls
1 year, 5 months ago

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls

The Hindu  

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Women’s World Cup 2023: Christine Sinclair leads 23-player Canadian squad
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup 2023: Christine Sinclair leads 23-player Canadian squad

The Hindu  

Christine Sinclair will travel to her sixth Women’s World Cup as she leads a 23-player Canadian squad named on Sunday that is hungry to build on its breakthrough Olympic gold. Three-times Canadian Player of the Year Kadeisha Buchanan and her Chelsea teammate Jessie Fleming, who was named Canada’s top player in 2021 and 2022, are among the veterans named along …

WWC 2023: Which notable players have not won the FIFA Women’s World Cup?
1 year, 5 months ago

WWC 2023: Which notable players have not won the FIFA Women’s World Cup?

The Hindu  

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From Alex Morgan to Hege Riise: Lesser-known players who became famous in the FIFA Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

From Alex Morgan to Hege Riise: Lesser-known players who became famous in the FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

The ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand is set to begin on 20 July 2023. | Photo Credit: ANDREW COULDRIDGE/ REUTERS Foord was awarded the Best Young Player award in the 2011 World Cup and was also named the AFC Youth Player of the Year. Lisa De Vanna of Australia passes the …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Switzerland picks 16-year-old Iman Beney for WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Switzerland picks 16-year-old Iman Beney for WWC 2023

The Hindu  

Sixteen-year-old Iman Beney was picked in Switzerland’s squad Monday for the Women’s World Cup, only three days after making her debut with the national team. Beney, a midfielder with Swiss club Young Boys, impressed Friday as a second-half substitute in a 3-3 draw against another World Cup team, Zambia. “She can make an impression at the World Cup.” Alongside Beney, …

Women’s World Cup Injury tracker: List of injured players who will miss FIFA WWC 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup Injury tracker: List of injured players who will miss FIFA WWC 2023

The Hindu  

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1 year, 5 months ago

Ten players to watch out for at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

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USA announces 23-member squad for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

USA announces 23-member squad for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

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Sophia Smith named US Soccer Female Player of the Year
1 year, 11 months ago

Sophia Smith named US Soccer Female Player of the Year

Associated Press  

Forward Sophia Smith was named the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year on Friday after leading the national team with 11 goals and starting in a team-high 17 matches. “It’s been a very exiting year, and certainly there’s been some challenges, but just being able to grow and develop in the environments with the National Team and the Thorns, …

FIFA World Cup: Youngest, oldest players and teams at Qatar 2022 WC
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Youngest, oldest players and teams at Qatar 2022 WC

The Hindu  

Football is often considered to be a young man’s game. Pepe surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo to become the second-oldest player to score a goal in a FIFA World Cup game, when he headed in a corner against Switzerland in the round of 16 game on Wednesday. Oldest Player Uruguay’s Diego Godin became the oldest player from the country to feature in …

A closer look at the USWNT stars on the Tokyo Olympics roster
3 years, 5 months ago

A closer look at the USWNT stars on the Tokyo Olympics roster

LA Times  

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