FIFA approves women’s World Cup expansion from 24 to 32 teams at 2023 edition

The hosts for the 2023 World Cup is yet to be finalised by FIFA.

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· Aug 01, 2019 · 07:39 am

Watch: Megan Rapinoe’s fiery speech, chants of equal pay headline world champs USA’s victory parade

The women’s team is suing the US Soccer Federation to demand equal pay with their male counterparts.

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· Jul 11, 2019 · 05:00 pm

Megan Rapinoe says USA’s World Cup-winning team will snub White House invitation from Donald Trump

Rapinoe, one of several gay players on the team, also took aim at Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.

AFP

· Jul 10, 2019 · 11:39 am

Fifa women’s World Cup: Iconic Rapinoe, history maker Lloyd and other statistics from USA’s triumph

Going by the numbers, Jill Ellis’ side deserved to be winners as they went unbeaten the entire tournament.

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· Jul 08, 2019 · 05:46 pm

Women’s World Cup: Crowd shouts chants of ‘equal pay’ after USA beat Netherlands to win fourth title

USA star Megan Rapinoe said it was “time to sit down and get to work” after hearing American fans call for financial parity for women footballers

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· Jul 08, 2019 · 12:22 pm

Rapinoe steals show, VAR drama, improved keeping: The biggest stories from Fifa women’s World Cup

Here’s a look at the biggest stars and stories from France as a landmark tournament comes to a close.

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· Jul 08, 2019 · 11:16 am

‘Best team at the Fifa women’s World Cup’: Twitter toasts USA’s fourth title after beating Dutch 2-0

A Rapinoe penalty and Lavelle’s strike saw the USA lift the trophy for the second consecutive time in the tournament and a record-setting fourth overall.

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· Jul 08, 2019 · 09:37 am

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2019: Rapinoe, Lavelle score as USA beat Netherlands 2-0 for fourth title

The victory underlines the USA’s status as the dominant force in international women’s football.

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· Jul 07, 2019 · 10:53 pm

Fifa women’s World Cup: A look at USA and Netherlands road to the final

The USA are aiming to retain the women’s World Cup and start favourites against a Dutch side that are vying to pull off a major upset.

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· Jul 07, 2019 · 02:57 pm

Fifa women’s World Cup: Sweden beat England 2-1 to secure third-place finish

England were looking to claim the bronze medals for the second successive World Cup, but it was Peter Gerhardsson’s side who finished third for the third time.

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· Jul 07, 2019 · 12:23 pm

Sarina Wiegman and Jill Ellis: Female coaches leading USA and Netherlands in Fifa World Cup final

Only nine of the 24 teams at the tournament were coached by women, but Wiegman and Ellis has ensured the first final without a man on either bench since 2003.

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· Jul 07, 2019 · 09:00 am

A matter of caring enough: USA’s Megan Rapinoe slams Fifa’s lack of respect for women’s football

The women’s World Cup final is on the same day as two major men’s international finals: Copa America and CONCACAF Gold Cup.

AFP

· Jul 06, 2019 · 08:49 pm