'World Cup bracket's right side has become the hardest' - Megan Campbell
Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell believes England and France's side of the draw has arguably become the most difficult at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Sweden brace for journey into unknown against unpredictable Japan
AUCKLAND : Sweden have not faced a team like Japan at the Women's World Cup and are wary of their passing game but are backing themselves to beat the 2011 champions in Friday's quarter-final by starving them of possession.
Netherlands' Beerensteyn says US team should learn from their 'really big mouth'
WELLINGTON : Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn pulled no punches about the absent United States squad at the Women's World Cup on Thursday, saying the two-times reigning champions should have done their talking on the pitch.
Japan on a mission to match 2011 Women's World Cup triumph
AUCKLAND : As a young teenager, Fuka Nagano was inspired by Japan's Women's World Cup triumph in 2011 and the Liverpool midfielder said she and her team mates fully believed that this year's Nadeshiko will be able to match the feat.
Quest to defence gold medal comes up just short as Nick Griggs takes silver in 3000m at European Athletics U-20 Championships
Ireland's Nick Griggs has won silver medal in the 3000m at the European Athletics U-20 Championships in Jerusalem.
Ukraine war: Poland doubles border troops, Russia vows response to Western 'threats', drone attacks
The Polish government announced on Wednesday it is planning to deploy an additional 2,000 troops to its border with Belarus, twice the number the Border Guard agency had requested.
Lucy Bronze England have more to give and will improve for Colombia in World Cup quarter-final
Defender Lucy Bronze admitted England "are not happy" with their World Cup performances so far but vowed the Lionesses will step up in Saturday's quarter-final against Colombia.
Women's World Cup final eight is wide open, as sport sees a changing of the guard
SYDNEY : Few could have predicted the eight teams still standing when the Women's World Cup kicked off three weeks - and more surprisingly, the teams who are gone.