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WOMENS WORLD CUP

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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 13, 2023
Three 'protestors' included on Spain's Women's World Cup squad list
Spain has lost just one of the nine games since the protest began, winning seven, including friendly wins over the United States and Norway.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 8, 2023
FIFA to guarantee each player at Women's World Cup at least $30,000
Each player at the Women's World Cup will be guaranteed at least $30,000 after a groundbreaking move by FIFA to disburse some of the prize money to individuals rather than national federations.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 2, 2023
FIFA threatens to pull broadcast of Women’s World Cup in Europe
Gianni Infantino described offers from 'Big 5' nations as undervalued.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 25, 2023
Japan's Yui Hasegawa and Moeka Minami on a mission at Women's World Cup
After making their tournament debut four years ago in France, the two Nadeshiko Japan stars want to bring the former world champion back to the winner's podium.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 25, 2023
FIFA receives four bids to host 2027 Women's World Cup
The hosts will be appointed by the FIFA Congress on May 17, 2024.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 11, 2023
FIFA predicts 2023 Women's World Cup will be 'watershed' moment
Women's soccer is already enjoying a surge in popularity in some countries, and the tournament looks set to spark further global interest.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 7, 2023
Sam Kerr hopes Women's World Cup has lasting impact in Australia
Striker Sam Kerr said the Matildas can create a lasting legacy for women's soccer in Australia when they co-host this year's Women's World Cup in the same way Cathy Freeman inspired a generation of athletes at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 3, 2023
Netherlands star Vivianne Miedema to miss World Cup due to ACL injury
The Netherlands' record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema said she has "no hopes" of playing at this year's Women's World Cup due to the serious knee injury she sustained in December.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 17, 2023
FIFA triples prize money for Women's World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also said a proposed sponsorship deal with the Saudi tourist board for the World Cup would not happen.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Mar 7, 2023
Football Australia chief says Saudi sponsorship won't align with WWC
Both Australian soccer's governing body and New Zealand Football said last month that they had not been consulted by FIFA on the deal, which has not formally been announced.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Mar 1, 2023
Player revolts plunge FIFA Women's World Cup buildup into turmoil
Noel Le Graet, president of France's soccer federation, resigned on Tuesday, while Canada Soccer boss Nick Bontis stepped down a day earlier.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 28, 2023
Canada soccer chief resigns amid gender equity furor
Members of the team had protested against a lack of pay in 2022 and slammed budget cuts that they argued had compromised their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jan 31, 2023
Women's World Cup opener to be held at Stadium Australia
The move to utilize the stadium will allow up to 100,000 fans to attend the tournament's opening matchday games.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 21, 2022
Australia aims to assuage crowd fears ahead of Women's World Cup
A pitch invasion at a recent A-League game has embarrassed the country as it prepares to co-host women's soccer's premier international competition in the summer of 2023.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 20, 2022
Vivianne Miedema's World Cup campaign in doubt after ACL injury
Arsenal said in a statement that the 26-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be ruled out for 'an extended period of time.'
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Oct 22, 2022
Japan drawn into pool with Spain at Women's World Cup
Japan will also play Costa Rica and Zambia in Group C of next year's tournament, to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Sep 30, 2022
U.S. women to embrace 'adversity' at sold-out Wembley
It will be the first time the American women have played at Wembley since the Stars and Stripes won their fourth Olympic gold medal in 2012.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Sep 7, 2022
Tony Gustavsson wants challenging World Cup prep for Matildas
The Matildas lost a second game in four days against Canada at Sydney Football Stadium on Tuesday, heaping more pressure on the Swedish coach little more 10 months out from the tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 16, 2022
FIFA suspends Indian soccer federation due to third-party influence
The decision by the sport's governing body means that the scheduled U-17 Women's World Cup may need to be relocated or postponed.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 7, 2022
FIFA reminds India of looming ban and loss of women's U-17 World Cup
If attempts to resolve governance issues at the All Indian Football Federation do not succeed, soccer's governing body may strip the country of the prestigious women's youth tournament.

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