Switzerland break Kiwi hearts in World Cup stalemate

Switzerland break Kiwi hearts in World Cup stalemate

New Zealand and Switzerland have fought out a 0-0 Women's World Cup draw in Dunedin that ends the host nation's challenge. 30 Jul 2023
Women's World Cup permutations and knockout match-ups

Women's World Cup permutations and knockout match-ups

A look at how the Women's World Cup is shaping up as the group stages wrap up and 16 teams reach the knockout rounds in Australia and New Zealand. 30 Jul 2023
Sharp Sweden crush Italy in Women's World Cup rout

Sharp Sweden crush Italy in Women's World Cup rout

Sweden have shown their set-piece strength in Wellington, with corner kicks bringing three goals in their 5-0 defeat of Italy. 29 Jul 2023
Spain ditch Palmerston North as World Cup training base

Spain ditch Palmerston North as World Cup training base

Women's World Cup contenders Spain say they've been treated well in Palmertson North despite switching their camp to New Zealand's capital. 29 Jul 2023
Football Ferns vow World Cup rebound after upset loss

Football Ferns vow World Cup rebound after upset loss

Defender CJ Bott says New Zealand won't let their 1-0 defeat to the Philippines fester as they eye a place in World Cup knockout rounds. 26 Jul 2023
Stajcic revels in famous Philippines World Cup win

Stajcic revels in famous Philippines World Cup win

Former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says the Philippines' 1-0 World Cup win over New Zealand on Tuesday night outranks his achievements in charge of Australia. 25 Jul 2023
Netherlands eke out 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal

Netherlands eke out 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal

Stefanie van der Gragt, who is retiring from the sport at the end of the Women's World Cup, scored the Netherlands' goal in a 1-0 defeat of Portugal. 23 Jul 2023
South Africa denied as WWC fancies Sweden storm back

South Africa denied as WWC fancies Sweden storm back

Amanda Ilestedt scored a 90th minute winner for Sweden to deny underdogs South Africa at the Women's World Cup in Wellington on Sunday. 23 Jul 2023
Suited USA bring swagger to Women's World Cup

Suited USA bring swagger to Women's World Cup

Megan Rapinoe won her 200th cap for the United States in Auckland, a 3-0 win over Vietnam to begin their Women's World Cup defence. 22 Jul 2023
Netherlands lash 'amateur' World Cup training pitch

Netherlands lash 'amateur' World Cup training pitch

The Netherlands have run into a second controversy in New Zealand, upset at their Women's World Cup training base in Tauranga. 22 Jul 2023
Reigning World Cup champs US kick off three-peat charge

Reigning World Cup champs US kick off three-peat charge

The much-feared world No.1 United States start their Women's World Cup campaign in Auckland against Vietnam. 21 Jul 2023
Will New Zealand finally pay attention now?

Will New Zealand finally pay attention now?

New Zealand have claimed a first-ever match win at a senior World Cup and have a golden chance to kick on and make the knockout rounds at the Women's World Cup. 21 Jul 2023
Wilkinson earns NZ opening night World Cup triumph

Wilkinson earns NZ opening night World Cup triumph

Hannah Wilkinson has made history for New Zealand, earning the country's first win at a World Cup on the opening night of her home tournament. 20 Jul 2023
Unity message for World Cup Auckland

Unity message for World Cup Auckland

The Women's World Cup has kicked off with an Eden Park opening ceremony before New Zealand's tournament opener against Norway. 20 Jul 2023
Underdogs New Zealand relishing World Cup big stage

Underdogs New Zealand relishing World Cup big stage

Coach Jitka Klimkova has a fully fit squad at her disposal as New Zealand attempts to score a first ever Women's World Cup win on opening night against Norway. 19 Jul 2023
Percival comeback inspires NZ as World Cup looms

Percival comeback inspires NZ as World Cup looms

New Zealand midfielder Ria Percival will play at her fifth World Cup this month after overcoming a serious knee injury suffered last year against the Matildas. 18 Jul 2023
Mom Squad behind US quest for World Cup glory

Mom Squad behind US quest for World Cup glory

US stars Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Julie Ertz were 2019 Women's World Cup winners. In 2023, they want to win again - as mothers. 25 Jun 2023
Rapinoe, Morgan spearhead US World Cup threepeat tilt

Rapinoe, Morgan spearhead US World Cup threepeat tilt

Showing their status as American superstars, President Joe Biden and pop icon Taylor Swift announced the US Women's World Cup squad. 22 Jun 2023
Co-hosts New Zealand fail again ahead of World Cup

Co-hosts New Zealand fail again ahead of World Cup

New Zealand's women's football team will head into a World Cup on home soil bereft of confidence after a 3-0 thrashing by world No.42 Nigeria. 12 Apr 2023
New Zealand at low ebb as Women's World Cup nears

New Zealand at low ebb as Women's World Cup nears

Coach Jitka Klimkova admits the Football Ferns are "in transition" as the World Cup nears but New Zealand can still achieve their goal of a first match win. 3 Apr 2023
Victory chasing finals, Phoenix out to avoid ALW spoon

Victory chasing finals, Phoenix out to avoid ALW spoon

Wellington Phoenix, last year's A-League Women's wooden spooners, want to spoil champions Melbourne Victory's finals party and jump off the foot of the table. 31 Mar 2023