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Women’s World Cup countdown begins in earnest

Australia, New Zealand to co-host 2023 Women’s World Cup

Spain keeps Putellas and 3 of the rebel players for Women’s World Cup

LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup

Marta back in training ahead of Women’s World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Saudi Arabia says that to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, it will build or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports and public transport in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators.

2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble’ and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says

A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that doesn’t reflect real life there.

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?

Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament.

World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA

The inevitable result has been clear since last year. Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday.

Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues

The United Nations’ top human rights official has pledged to try to ensure migrant labor standards in Saudi Arabia are “properly respected” around soccer’s 2034 World Cup. FIFA will confirm the kingdom on Wednesday as the 2034 host.

Bev Priestman fired as Canada women’s soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal

Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has been fired after an independent review of a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics.

After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more

Qatar has been praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup. But Qatar was also urged to fully abolish its employment system for migrant workers known as kafala.

Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFA

Soccer fans arriving in North America for the 2026 World Cup have been promised help with their cell phone coverage. Telecoms giant Verizon has signed a sponsor deal with FIFA.

FIFA awards 2026 World Cup contract for high-end hospitality to NFL specialist On Location

FIFA has picked hospitality provider On Location to run its high-end billion-dollar program for the 2026 World Cup in men’s soccer. The tournament will see 104 games in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

At least ten killed in India landslide

A landslide triggered by torrential rains in India’s western Maharashtra state killed 10 people, with many others feared trapped under piles of debris, officials said Thursday. (July 20)

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Shooting shakes Auckland ahead of World Cup kick-off

Japanese flag from war returned in Texas ceremony

Surfboard stealing sea otter evades capture attempts

Women’s World Cup 2023 Bracket

The United States will be playing for an unprecedented three-peat at the Women’s World Cup. The 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four teams. Each team plays a three-game, round-robin group stage, running from July 20 to Aug. 3. Stay up to date with the bracket

Insurgent who led overthrow of Assad holds talks with Turkish FM in Damascus

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Peru oil spill threatens ecosystem and economy, authorities say

Death toll from stampedes at Christmas charity events in Nigeria continues to rise

Displaced and freed Syrians return home but struggle to find their houses under mounds of rubble

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports.

FIFA signs Netflix to U.S. broadcast deal for 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

FIFA signs Netflix to U.S. broadcast deal for 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

US defender Becky Sauerbrunn retires from professional soccer after a 16-year international career

Becky Sauerbrunn, a former captain of the U.S. women’s team who played in three Olympics and three Women’s World Cups, announced her retirement Tuesday from professional soccer after a 16-year international career.

Women’s soccer world champion Spain drawn with Italy, Belgium and Portugal in Euro 2025 group

Women’s World Cup winner Spain has been drawn in a 2025 European Championship group with Italy, Belgium and Portugal.

2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will run from June 24 to July 25

The 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will be played from June 24 to July 25. FIFA announced the dates Tuesday. Thirty-two teams will participate in the Women’s World Cup, which is being played in South America for the first time.

Lloyd, Armas, Rimando, Harvey and Abbott elected to U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame

Carli Lloyd, Chris Armas, Nick Rimando and Mary Harvey have been elected to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame along with former Major League Soccer executive Mark Abbott, and will be inducted on May 3.

Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis takes full-time leadership job at FIFA

Two-time Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis has taken a full-time job with FIFA as its chief football officer. Ellis started working with FIFA after leading the United States to back-to-back world titles in 2015 and 2019.

Women’s pro soccer is thriving in Mexico seven years after top league started

Mexican striker Charlyn Corral packed up for Spain in 2015 because her home country didn’t have a professional league. Women’s soccer in Mexico has transformed since then, however.

Retiring Naeher is proud of her achievements and looking forward to USWNT’s next generation

As U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher looked ahead to the next Women’s World Cup in 2027, she calculated what that would look like at her age. Now 36, she already has a World Cup title and won an Olympic gold medal this year in France.

US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer

U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer. Naeher is on the team’s roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States.

Women’s World Cup finalists Spain and England drawn in same Nations League group

Spain and England have been drawn together in a group for the 2025 Women’s Nations League that will repeat their 2023 Women’s World Cup final. World champion Spain and European champion England also will face Belgium and Portugal in the group.

Man City star forward Vivianne Miedema has another surgery for persistent knee injury

Manchester City star Vivianne Miedema has had another surgery on her left knee. The 28-year-old Netherlands forward first tore her ACL in December 2022 when playing for Arsenal.

Billie Jean King and 100 athletes celebrate the 50th anniversary of her Women’s Sports Foundation

Billie Jean King started the Women’s Sports Foundation with a $5,000 check. She’s turned that investment into $100 million and a half century of helping girls and women achieve their dreams through travel and training grants, local sports programs and mentoring athletes and coaches.

Lenovo will be FIFA’s technology partner for 2026 World Cup and 2027 Women’s World Cup

Lenovo has signed on to be the official technology partner for FIFA, which includes the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as well as the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Women’s soccer on a high as new Asian Champions League launches

Women’s soccer is on a high in Asia in the wake of some World Cup performances that captivated nations and it’s raising expectations for the new AFC Champions League.

Assistant coach Twila Kilgore steps down from U.S. women’s soccer team

Assistant coach Twila Kilgore is leaving the U.S. women’s national team to pursue other opportunities. U.S. Soccer announced Kilgore’s departure on Tuesday.

Frito-Lay upgrades FIFA sponsorship with fan awards at men’s and women’s World Cups

Texas-based snacks maker Frito-Lay will be a global sponsor for the next World Cups in men’s and women’s soccer. FIFA says Frito-Lay will support a “Fan of the Match” award at every game at the tournaments. The value of the deals was not disclosed.

Alex Morgan says goodbye in San Diego to crowd of 26,500 after an illustrious 15-year career

Through tears and a smile, Alex Morgan waved to the crowd and walked off the field for the last time on Sunday. Despite the nearly 100-degree heat, a crowd of 26,516 filled San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium for Morgan’s farewell match.

Alex Morgan retires from professional soccer and is expecting her second child

Two-time Women’s World Cup champion Alex Morgan has announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional soccer.

USWNT finds joy at the Paris Olympics under new coach Emma Hayes

Women’s soccer was eventful at the Paris Olympics. The tournament started with Canada’s drone-spying scandal. Women’s World Cup winners Spain went home empty handed. Marta played in her last international tournament.

USWNT wins its fifth Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in final

The U.S. women’s soccer team has won its fifth Olympic gold medal by beating Brazil 1-0 in the final at the Paris Games.

USWNT seeks to restore world dominance with Olympic gold on the line against Brazil

Just when it appeared the U.S. had conceded its dominance with an early exit from Women’s World Cup, the Americans have roared back under new coach Emma Hayes with an undefeated run in the Paris Olympics.

Berger saves Putellas penalty to clinch women’s soccer bronze for Germany in 1-0 win over Spain

Ann-Katrin Berger saved a last-minute penalty and Germany won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory on Friday over Women’s World Cup winner Spain.

Linda Caicedo injured in Colombia’s Olympics soccer quarterfinal match against Spain

Colombia star Linda Caicedo was substituted after sustaining an injury in her country’s Olympic women’s soccer quarterfinals match against Spain.

Canada women’s soccer team perseveres despite turbulence at the Olympics. Quarterfinals are next

The Canadian women’s national team has persevered at the Olympics despite the drone-spying scandal that has marred the tournament for the defending champions.

Swanson hopes opening win at Olympics is just the start as US prepares to face Germany

After all that Mallory Swanson went through last year, she’s grateful to be in France for the Olympics. In the Americans’ Olympic opener, she scored a pair of goals just moments apart in a 3-0 victory over Zambia.

Canada women’s soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of ‘systemic’ issues

Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman has been suspended and removed from the team for the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone-spying scandal. And the head of Canada Soccer says he is investigating a potential “systemic ethical shortcoming.”

Olympic soccer preview: Spain women seek gold after lifting a World Cup trophy

Spain’s women are making their first Olympic appearance and hope to become the first team to win a gold medal after lifting a Women’s World Cup trophy. Spain has moved on from the turbulence that accompanied the team’s World Cup run last summer.

Sam Coffey is reveling in the Olympic experience after being left off the US Women’s World Cup team

Sam Coffey turned her disappointment over missing out on the Women’s World Cup into determination to be an Olympian. She met her goal and joins an American team in France that is in transition.

Spain and England meet in Euro 2024 final but it isn’t a classic, deep-rooted international rivalry

Spain against England is hardly a classic and deep-rooted international rivalry but back-to-back title matches in the space of 11 months at major tournaments could yet usher in the start of one.

2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup Photos

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FILE - In this July 7, 2019, file photo, the United States players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the Women’s World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. The 2023 Women’s World Cup will be spread across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)

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U.S. forward Mallory Swanson (9) controls the ball during the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer match against Canada, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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FILE - Australia’s Sam Kerr, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring against England during their women’s international friendly soccer match in London, England, April 11, 2023. A 29-strong preliminary squad, announced on Monday, June 19, 2023, will go into a training camp on the Gold Cost before heading to Melbourne for the final squad announcement and a match against France on July 14. The World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, begins on July 20. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung. File)

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Canada forward Janine Beckie (16) controls the ball during the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer match against the United States, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup Photos