AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Spain's first Women's World Cup semifinal in its history on Tuesday, Aug. 15, is reward for years of sacrifice, veteran forward Jennifer Hermoso says, admitting to "goosebumps" at the thought of reaching the final. Spain's players take part in a training session at the North...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Australia and England clash in the Women's World Cup semifinals on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Sydney in the latest installment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries. Australia's forward Sam Kerr (center) and teammates greet supporters as they celebrate their win at...
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)--England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising encounter and set up a tasty Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia. England's forward Alessia Russo celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the 2023 Women's World Cup...
BRISBANE, Australia (AFP)--Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history on a night of drama in Brisbane on Saturday. Australia's players celebrate their victory during the Australia and New...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Spain was plunged into turmoil when 15 players refused to feature under coach Jorge Vilda, but less than a year later they are in the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time. Spain's coach Jorge Vilda gestures on the touchline during the Australia and New Zealand 2023...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Sweden doesn't attract the same level of attention as many of its rivals, but might be starting to quietly believe this is its year after reaching yet another semifinal at the Women's World Cup. Sweden's players celebrate their victory during the Australia and New Zealand 2023...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan, 2-1, on Friday, Aug. 11, and set up a Women's World Cup semifinal with Spain. Sweden players celebrate scoring their first goal during the Australia and...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- France coach Herve Renard is confident playing against "an entire nation" will bring out the best in his team when they face Australia in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday, Aug. 12. France's head coach Herve Renard looks at his players during a...
WELLINGTON (AFP) -- Retiring Stefanie van der Gragt "deserves a statue", coach Andries Jonker said, after her career came to an end with the Netherlands' 2-1 defeat to Spain in the World Cup quarterfinals on Friday, Aug. 11. Netherlands' defender Stefanie van der Gragt (center) celebrates scoring...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- England forward Lauren James received a two-match ban from FIFA on Thursday, Aug. 10, for the stamp on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie that earned her a red card in the Women's World Cup last 16. Nigeria's defender Michelle Alozie (lower) reacts after being fouled by England's forward...
WELLINGTON (AFP) -- Teenager Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands, 2-1, at the Women's World Cup on Friday, Aug. 11, to set up a semifinal clash with Japan or Sweden. Spain's forward Salma Paralluelo (center) celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Kadidiatou Diani might have feared she was going to miss the Women's World Cup when she suffered a fractured collarbone towards the end of last season, but the 28-year-old returned to fitness in time and has played a key role on France's run to the quarterfinals. France's forward...
