The Women's Game News

England impress as new-look system frees James

England impress as new-look system frees James

England coach Sarina Wiegman employed a back three in a new-look formation en route to dismantling China 6-1 to top Group D with Lauren James prominent. 2 Aug 2023
Denmark brace for Sam Kerr and 'perfect' Matildas

Denmark brace for Sam Kerr and 'perfect' Matildas

Denmark have made it through to the Round of 16 at a Women's World Cup for the first time since 1995, and they're determined to end Australia's campaign. 2 Aug 2023
England hit six to top group D as James steals the show

England hit six to top group D as James steals the show

Two goals and three assists for Lauren James steered England to a 6-1 win over China in a meeting of the European and Asian champions, sealing Group D top spot. 2 Aug 2023
Cup champions US given almighty scare against Portugal

Cup champions US given almighty scare against Portugal

Portugal forward Ana Capeta has come within inches of knocking out Women's World Cup champions the US, with the Americans progressing with a 0-0 draw. 1 Aug 2023
Perfect Lionesses: England's flawless World Cup start punctuated by a sublime attacking display

Perfect Lionesses: England's flawless World Cup start punctuated by a sublime attacking display

England has ended their group stage exploits at the 2023 Women's World Cup on a resounding high, thrashing China 6-1 and topping Group D. 1 Aug 2023
Netherlands rout Vietnam 7-0 to beat US for top spot

Netherlands rout Vietnam 7-0 to beat US for top spot

Netherlands rising star Esmee Brugts scored two wonder goals in her team's 7-0 rout of Vietnam in Dunedin. 1 Aug 2023
Morocco blazing a trail for Arab women's football participation

Morocco blazing a trail for Arab women's football participation

Morocco made history in 2023 becoming the first Arab, and North African nation to ever qualify for the Women's World Cup. In the second Group H matchday, Reynald Pedros' side took its already rich legacy to yet another level by defeating Korea Republic to claim a maiden three points at the tournament. 1 Aug 2023
Canada coach predicts WWC final-four for Matildas

Canada coach predicts WWC final-four for Matildas

The Matildas are every chance of making a deep run into the Women's World Cup knockout stages, Canada coach Bev Priestman says. 1 Aug 2023
Matildas relish Melbourne crowd in Canada triumph

Matildas relish Melbourne crowd in Canada triumph

The Matildas relished a loud and parochial crowd at AAMI Park as they thumped Canada 4-0 to book their spot in the Women's World Cup round of 16. 31 Jul 2023
Snapshot of the Matildas' vital WWC win over Canada

Snapshot of the Matildas' vital WWC win over Canada

A snapshot of Australia's 4-0 win over Canada in their final Women's World Cup group game that secured progression to the knockout stages. 31 Jul 2023
Nigeria advance in World Cup after draw with Ireland

Nigeria advance in World Cup after draw with Ireland

Nigeria have joined Australia in qualifying from Group B to reach the Women's World Cup round of 16 after securing a 0-0 draw with Ireland. 31 Jul 2023
Copper Queens edge Costa Rica for first World Cup win

Copper Queens edge Costa Rica for first World Cup win

Barbra Banda was the architect for Zambia as the African nation claimed their first Women's World Cup win with a 3-1 triumph over Costa Rica. 31 Jul 2023
Japan knock Spain for four in Women's World Cup

Japan knock Spain for four in Women's World Cup

Hinata Miyazawa scored a double as Japan produced a stunning 4-0 takedown of world No.6 Spain at the Women's World Cup in Wellington. 31 Jul 2023
US, Dutch go hunting goals to top Group E

US, Dutch go hunting goals to top Group E

The Netherlands and the United States are both chasing top spot in Group E of the Women's World Cup, with England in pole position to qualify from Group D. 31 Jul 2023
Winner’s Bag: Celine Boutier – Amundi Evian Championship

Winner’s Bag: Celine Boutier – Amundi Evian Championship

Celine Boutier grabbed a piece of history by becoming the first French player to win the Amundi Evian Championship in her home country. Here's what she had in the bag. 31 Jul 2023
Boutier claims maiden major at home

Boutier claims maiden major at home

France's Celine Boutier is celebrating a memorable victory in her home major, the Amundi Evian Championship, after the challenge of Australia's former winner Minjee Lee never materialised. 31 Jul 2023
Matildas to embrace do-or-die Melbourne World Cup clash

Matildas to embrace do-or-die Melbourne World Cup clash

The Matildas have form in high-stakes games with Emily van Egmond and Elise Kellond-Knight believing they can beat Canada to keep their Women's World Cup alive. 31 Jul 2023
Colombia claim stunning late 2-1 win over Germany

Colombia claim stunning late 2-1 win over Germany

Colombia have claimed a 2-1 win over Germany with a 97th minute goal, sealing the upset of the Women's World Cup so far. 30 Jul 2023
Norway thrash Stajcic's Philippines, into last 16

Norway thrash Stajcic's Philippines, into last 16

Norway have qualified for the Women's World Cup knockout stages with a 6-0 thumping of the Philippines. 30 Jul 2023
High-stakes Matildas clash suits Canada to a tee: coach

High-stakes Matildas clash suits Canada to a tee: coach

Canada coach Bev Priestman insists a do-or-die clash with the Matildas suits her Olympic gold medal-winning charges perfectly. 30 Jul 2023
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