Women’s World Cup

Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand need to lift ticket sales in coming weeks given the relatively modest "selling power" of the national Football Ferns team, FIFA executive Sarai Bareman has said. Bareman, FIFA's chief women's football officer, said she had less concerns about co-hosts Australia where a record crowd of more than 40,000 are expected for the Matildas' World Cup warmup match against France in Melbourne on July 14. "I have to say my focus is a little bit more on New

The Arsenal forward, 27, has not played since November and was a major doubt. Tottenham striker Beth England, who has not been involved since last summer, is included having scored 12 goals in her past 12 Women's Super League games. Chelsea center-back Millie Bright, who has been out with a knee injury since March, has made the 23-player squad. Lionesses captain Leah Williamson and midfielder Fran Kirby were already ruled out through injury, but Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze is in despite having knee

India Women’s ODI captain Mithali Raj believes that the pause in sporting activity due to the coronavirus pandemic has evened out the competition and there will be no favourites for the 2021 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. With lockdowns in place almost everywhere in the world, sport finds itself in limbo, with games suspended and strict social distancing norms in place. “Access to gyms is restricted and play has been put on hold. So the 2021 World Cup is pretty much open and there

We are just three matches away from finding out the Women’s World T20 Champion. Four teams - West Indies, England, India, and Australia, stand in the contention of the glittering trophy. All four teams have been impressive in their performances so far. Here is a look back on their journey to the semi-finals so far. West Indies The hosts were burdened by the added pressure of being the defending champions. However, they have sailed through the group round without any trouble. West Indies