Women's World Cup News, Photos, Videos and Tweets

US quest for World Cup kicks off amid gender equity battle

The U.S. Women's National Team has their first game at the 2019 Women's World Cup on Tuesday. Here's what to know about the team and tournament.

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2:13am PDT - June 11th, 2019

Women's World Cup: What is the pay gap?

Fifa has faced criticism over the Women's World Cup prize money

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4:31pm PDT - June 10th, 2019

Argentina's players grew emotional and celebrated after getting their first World Cup points ever in a 0-0 draw with Japan, one of the World Cup favorites

The Argentina women's national team got their first point in any World Cup on Monday with a 0-0 draw against Japan. After the match, the players grew emotional and hugged, celebrating as if they had won. Argentina's women's team has had a tortured history in …

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11:46am PDT - June 10th, 2019

The one player you need to know from every country competing in the 2019 Women's World Cup

The 2019 Women's World Cup in France kicked off with a matchup between France and the Korea Republic. Over a month of competition, 552 players representing 24 countries will hit the pitch for 52 matches. The USA and France are the two favorites to win the Cup…

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11:29am PDT - June 10th, 2019

A German teenager scored an extraordinary long-range goal on her Women's World Cup debut

19-year-old Giulia Gwinn scored the winning goal for Germany in her Women's World Cup debut on Saturday. Gwinn fired her team to victory over China from outside the box in the 66th minute. It was the only goal in the group stage match. Watch the stunning stri…

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5:03am PDT - June 9th, 2019

Women’s World Cup popularity sparks conversation on women’s rights

It's the second day of the Women's World Cup. More people than ever are expected to tune into the tournament as the U.S. hopes to retain its title. As the sport gains more attention, some players say it's time for the women to be treated as they deserve. Roxa…

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4:10pm PDT - June 8th, 2019

Norway opens World Cup with 3-0 win over Nigeria

Guro Reiten scores as Norway beats Nigeria 3-0 in Women's World Cup

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2:45pm PDT - June 8th, 2019

Women's World Cup Power Ranking: Where all 24 teams stand at the start of the tournament

The 2019 Women's World Cup is underway in France. The United States Women's National Team enters the tournament as one of the favorites but will face significant competition from across the globe. Below we break down how all 24 teams stack up heading into the…

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7:22am PDT - June 8th, 2019

Women's World Cup: What challenges do female players still face?

Women's football has come a long way in the past few years - but there are still some obstacles to overcome.

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3:53am PDT - June 8th, 2019

U.S. women's soccer team fights 20-year equal pay battle

As the U.S. Women's National Team defends their 2016 World Cup title, they are also fighting a long and drawn out battle for equal pay.

women's world cup - USA Today
7:35pm PDT - June 7th, 2019

Why the best women's soccer player in the world won't be at the World Cup

Ada Hegerberg, the winner of the 2018 Ballon D'Or, is not playing at the 2019 Women's World Cup. Hegerberg said in 2017 that she would not play for Norway because she felt the women's team was not treated equally to the men's and that there were internal prob…

women's world cup - Business Insider
10:27am PDT - June 7th, 2019

What ever happened to Brandi Chastain's famous sports bra from 1999?

Brandi Chastain turned down multiple offers to sell bra she wore after helping to lead the U.S. women's team to the 1999 World Cup title.

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4:00am PDT - June 7th, 2019

Your Friday Briefing

Mexico, St. Louis Blues, Women's World Cup: Here’s what you need to know.

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2:17am PDT - June 7th, 2019

Fifa Women's World Cup: explained in numbers

Reality Check takes a look at the numbers behind the Fifa Women's World Cup 2019

women's world cup - BBC News
4:04pm PDT - June 6th, 2019

Fox Sports will stream every Women's World Cup game in 4K

Fox Sports offered 4K streams for the 2018 FIFA World Cup last year, but in order to watch them, you had to own a HiSense TV. For the Women's World Cup that begins Friday in France, those higher quality streams will be more readily available. The network told…

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2:48pm PDT - June 5th, 2019

How soccer helped heal Japan after the Fukushima disaster

Japan achieved an unlikely triumph at the 2011 Women's World Cup, a victory that became interwoven with the Fukushima disaster which had taken place four months previously.

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2:53pm PDT - June 3rd, 2019

USWNT you need to know: Carli Lloyd

SportsPulse: She may not be starting but best believe she will have a serious impact on the USWNT's run in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Her name is Carli Lloyd and you need to know her name this summer.

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7:19am PDT - June 3rd, 2019

Argentinian women eye more at World Cup after equality fight

The concerns about the lack of gear and the refusal to allow them on fields previously used exclusively by men are in the past

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10:30am PDT - May 27th, 2019

Women's World Cup 2019: Laura Bassett's freak own goal from 2015 - BBC Sport

BBC sport looks back on the gut-wrenching moment Laura Bassett scored an own goal to knock England out of the 2015 World Cup, against Japan in the semi-final.

women's world cup - BBC Sport
2:53am PDT - May 27th, 2019

No Experience Needed: Japan opts for Women's World Cup youth

Japan won the Women's World Cup in 2011 and was runner-up in 2015 but few people believe the country will triumph at the next edition in France in June

women's world cup - USA Today
1:35am PDT - May 27th, 2019

Opinion: Women's World Cup soccer still gets second-class treatment from FIFA

Global soccer leader FIFA says it cares about development of the women's game, but even with the World Cup approaching, the women are still getting second-class treatment.

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2:48pm PDT - May 24th, 2019

Seeking more respect, superstar Hegerberg out of World Cup

Ada Hegerberg is the best player in women's soccer but she will not be at the Women's World Cup

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11:27pm PDT - May 22nd, 2019

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The legendary 1999 U.S. Women's National Team that won the World Cup

The 1999 Women's World Cup was a thrilling chapter in the history of U.S. soccer. The Americans won the trophy on home soil after taking China to penalty kicks in the final. 20 years later, we look back on the players that built the team that won the tourname…

women's world cup - Business Insider
8:41am PDT - May 21st, 2019

Soccer fans are rightfully irate at FIFA over awful mistake with Women's World Cup tickets

Fans who bought tickets to Women's World Cup games in France are just finding out now that their seats might not be next to each other.

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2:45pm PDT - May 20th, 2019

Marta and Formiga head Brazil Women's World Cup squad

Six-time world player of the year Marta and veteran Formiga will lead Brazil in the Women's World Cup in France

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8:06am PDT - May 16th, 2019