All about the three points for former champions Japan
Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said it was vital for the Nadeshiko to win their opening match against Zambia in Hamilton on Saturday if they are to make their mark at the Women's World Cup.
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Canadian men's soccer teams climbs to No. 43 in latest FIFA rankings
In the wake of a busy June, the Canadian men have moved up two places to No. 43 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 2
Friday sees the other opening fixture in Ireland's group with Nigeria taking on Canada; elswhere the Philippines face Switzerland and Spain are up against Costa Rica.
Putellas returns to lead fractured Spain, Sinclair looks to leave her mark
AUCKLAND : When Spain face Costa Rica in their Women's World Cup Group C opener in Wellington on Friday, twice Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas will step on to the pitch with redemption on her mind after missing out on the European Championship through injury.
Putellas fit and ready to go for Spain's World Cup campaign - coach
AUCKLAND : Spain's back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is fit and ready to play in the team's opening Women's World Cup match against Costa Rica on Friday, coach Jorge Vilda said.
Nigeria pay gripes remain but players focused on World Cup: coach
MELBOURNE : Nigeria head into the Women's World Cup with pay disputes still festering but players have set aside their grievances to focus on their opener against Canada on Friday, coach Randy Waldrum said.
Zambia call up teenage goalkeeper Lungu for Women's World Cup
Zambia have called up 18-year-old goalkeeper Leticia Lungu as a replacement for first-choice Hazel Nali, who was forced out of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand with a knee injury, officials said on Friday.