New Zealand celebrate their first Women’s World Cup match win. Photo credit: FIFA via Twitter. The FIFA Women’s World Cup has kicked off in style with the opener with New Zealand claiming the spoils. On what was a horrible day for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with the shooting in a downtown construction site, the game provided […]
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Netherlands vs Switzerland, UEFA Women’s EURO. Photo by James Whitehead (All rights reserved – Sporting Her). The Switzerland Women’s National Team are set to play in their second FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer. Previously, they have played only once before, back in 2015 where Canada knocked them out in the Round-of-16. Their debut in
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Eden Park. Photo credit: Vincent Jones (All rights reserved). Eden Park – Tāmaki Makarau, Auckland Capacity – 50,000 Matches: New Zealand vs Norway – Group A Norway vs Philippines – Group A Spain vs Zambia – Group C United States vs Vietnam – Group E Portugal vs United States – Group E Italy vs
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Julia Grosso and Christine Sinclair – Canada. Photo credit: FIFA via Twitter. Julia Grosso’s first ever international goal awarded Canada with gold at the Tokyo Olympics in a final penalty shootout against Sweden. Now headed to her second senior world cup, Grosso wants to contribute to adding another piece of silverware. The 22 year old
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The Irish Women’s National Team had never qualified for a major tournament before this World Cup. This historic team is packed full of talent, with 14 players playing in England, four playing in the US, two in Scotland, one in Germany, and even two home-based players in the squad. Here I take a look a deeper look
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Over the years, football in Japan has experienced remarkable growth, with both the men’s and women’s teams gaining international recognition. The Japanese women’s national team, known as Nadeshiko Japan, has achieved notable success and established a formidable presence in women’s football. On the global stage, Japan has emerged as a formidable force. They secured the
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Lia Wälti. Photo Credit: Lia Wälti Instagram Football has always been a big part of Lia’s childhood. At only 8 years old, she played for FC Langnau, a team coached by her father. 2009-2011 was a special period in the Swiss midfielder’s career. After signing for BSC YB Frauen, she won the Nationalliga A and
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Dunedin Stadium will host six group games. Photo credit: Damon Lillis. Kia ora! Nau mai haere mai ki Ōtepoti. Hello! Welcome to Dunedin. Ōtepoti is hosting six group stage games during the World Cup, and if you’re planning on visiting there are a plethora of activities to keep you occupied when you’re not at a
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Nigeria’s team which drew against Canada in 2022. Photo credit: Nigera – Super Falcons via Twitter. Nigeria, otherwise known as The Super Falcons, will make another appearance in the World Cup this year in a bid to win progress from the group stage and register a first victory in the knockouts. However, preparation has been
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Rafaelle Souza (Brazil player) training in Australia for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Photo credit: Rafaelle Souza via Twitter. The World Cup is not unfamiliar territory for Rafaelle Souza and the Brazilian Women’s national team. They have appeared in every tournament but only managed to reach the final once in 2007 where they were defeated
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