The Women's Game News

England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup

England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup

England have unconvincingly beaten Women's World Cup newcomers Haiti 1-0 in their opening match as Haitian star Melchie Dumornay stole the show. 22 Jul 2023
Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory

Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory

Japan have kicked off their Women's World Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 5-0 win over Zambia, who had their goalkeeper sent off late, in Waikato. 22 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
Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt

Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt

Sweden are keen to challenge yet again for major silverware at the Women's World Cup while the Netherlands and France also kick off their campaigns. 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
Knight and Szokol shoot LPGA record in alternate shot

Knight and Szokol shoot LPGA record in alternate shot

Cheyenne Knight and Elizabeth Szokol birdied six of the last eight holes in alternate-shot play for an eight-under 62 and a three-stroke lead in the LPGA Tour's Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational team event. 22 Jul 2023
Future points to Brighton for Sydney FC star Hawkesby

Future points to Brighton for Sydney FC star Hawkesby

Mackenzie Hawkesby has become the latest Australian to head to the Women's Super League, with the Sydney FC playmaker joining Brighton and Hove Albion. 21 Jul 2023
Spain beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Women's World Cup

Spain beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Women's World Cup

Spain have scored three goals during a devastating six-minute stretch in the first half to defeat Costa Rica 3-0 in their Women's World Cup clash in Wellington. 21 Jul 2023
Bright times ahead for England's WWC campaign

Bright times ahead for England's WWC campaign

European champions England have captain Millie Bright available for their tournament opener with Haiti in Brisbane. 21 Jul 2023
Nigeria on guard for Kerr-less Matildas attack

Nigeria on guard for Kerr-less Matildas attack

Nigeria are eyeing an upset against Australia but are wary of the Matildas' wide array of attacking weapons despite Sam Kerr being sidelined through injury. 21 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
Nigeria's Nnadozie denies Canada, Sinclair in stalemate

Nigeria's Nnadozie denies Canada, Sinclair in stalemate

Chiamaka Nnadozie has saved Christine Sinclair's second-half penalty as Nigeria held Olympic champions Canada to a 0-0 draw in Melbourne. 21 Jul 2023
Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids

Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids

FA chief executive James Johnson says Australia's eagerness for the Women's World Cup strengthens their hand if they are to bid for further FIFA events. 21 Jul 2023
NRL dishing advice on how Matildas should handle Kerr

NRL dishing advice on how Matildas should handle Kerr

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has lauded Tony Gustavsson for keeping a tight lid on news of Sam Kerr's injury concerns. 21 Jul 2023
Reto and Lewis lead LPGA team event

Reto and Lewis lead LPGA team event

Paula Reto and Amelia Lewis shot a nine-under 61 in better-ball play at rainy Midland Country Club to take the second round lead in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, the LPGA Tour's lone team event. 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
Matildas star Gorry criticises 'sloppy' team

Matildas star Gorry criticises 'sloppy' team

Tony Gustavsson has insisted he is not concerned by the Matildas' attacking frustrations against Ireland. 21 Jul 2023
Catley's penalty the exact same spot as Aloisi's against Uruguay in 2005

Catley's penalty the exact same spot as Aloisi's against Uruguay in 2005

Steph Catley scored the Matildas' first and winning goal at their home Women's World Cup via the penalty spot in their 1-0 victory over Ireland. 21 Jul 2023
Gorry and Catley are our unlikely heroes

Gorry and Catley are our unlikely heroes

The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty. 20 Jul 2023
All said and done, the Matildas are a nervy outfit without Kerr

All said and done, the Matildas are a nervy outfit without Kerr

Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence has cast a shadow over the Matildas' World Cup hopes after a spluttering 1-0 win over Ireland in their opening match. 20 Jul 2023
'Wasn't it in your time dad, when women weren't allowed to play soccer?'

'Wasn't it in your time dad, when women weren't allowed to play soccer?'

Australia has gone green and gold for the Matildas with more than 75,000 fans turning up to watch their first World Cup match against Ireland. 20 Jul 2023