Pressure on US squad, coach as World Cup title defence begins
AUCKLAND : The United States kick off their World Cup campaign against Vietnam on Saturday in a tournament that will prove the ultimate test of head coach Vlatko Andonovski's tenure.
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Switzerland sour Philippines' World Cup debut with 2-0 win
DUNEDIN, New Zealand : Switzerland made a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona Bachmann's first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel.
Martin Boyle hopes Hibs injury hell ends in Europe with patience test proving tricky on recovery road
Martin Boyle insists he’s raring to go on Hibs Euro adventure and finally end the injury agony that brought his world crashing down last year.
Matildas ready to build on confidence-boosting win over Ireland
SYDNEY : Australia defender Ellie Carpenter said winning their Women's World Cup opener against Ireland on Thursday had calmed their nerves and can provide the springboard for a good run at the tournament on home soil.
Fans to stay awake for 2023 Women World Cup matches
Super Falcons are in Group B alongside Canada, Australia and Ireland at the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup.
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.
Nigeria’s 4x100m men’s squad in last chance salon in Cotonou today
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is optimistic that the country will pick the men’s 4x100m relay ticket in Cotonou, Benin Republic today, as the deadline for qualifications to Budapest 2023 World Championships draws closer.
Nigerian captain Ebi a mirror to Canada's Sinclair as teams prepare to clash in Women's World Cup
The Canadian team's motto for this Women's World Cup is "climb the mountain."