Women's World Cup power rankings: USA has no room for error; Colombia jumps after win
For some of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup’s most esteemed teams, the United States included, the knockout round effectively starts now.
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Al-Ittihad reach King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs quarter-finals after beating Sfaxien
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad team has qualified for the quarter-finals of the King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs in 2023, after defeating Tunisian team Sfaxien with a free goal in the second round of the group stage on Sunday.
Morocco Beat South Korea For First Women's World Cup Win
Morocco won a Women's World Cup match for the first time after Ibtissam Jraidi struck early to give them a stunning 1-0 victory over South Korea on Sunday. Having been thrashed 6-0 by Germany on their World Cup debut, this hard-earned win kept alive Morocco's unlikely chances of reaching the last 16 in Australia and New Zealand. As well as a first victory ever at the tournament, there was another piece of history for Morocco when defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab at the Women's World Cup.
SPFL in Hearts and Hibs Viaplay Cup sweat as Euro schedule sets capital rivals on same day collision course
SPFL chiefs are facing a scheduling sweat after last night’s Viaplay Cup draw threw up the possibility that both Hearts and Hibs could be forced into action in Edinburgh on the same day.
Canada urged to be brave in do-or-die Australia clash at World Cup
Canada’s coach Bev Priestman attends a press conference in Melbourne on July 30, 2023, on the eve of the Women’s World Cup football match between Canada and Australia. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)
Katie McCabe and Ireland look to end World Cup journey on a high
With the end near, and Ireland set to face the final curtain against Nigeria, Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe admitted to regrets in how their Women's World Cup journey has panned out.
Namibia Qualify For U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024
Namibia were crowned champions of the Africa Qualifier and have booked their berth for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka next year, informed ICC on Sunday. Namibia became the third team to punch their tickets for the U19 World Cup 2024 through the Qualifier route. Last month, New Zealand went through from the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier while Nepal advanced from Asia in February 2023. The three teams join 11 others — Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe — who automatically qualified as the best-placed Full Member nations from the previous edition in 2022.
Nouhalia Benzina makes history with hijab at Women's World Cup as Morocco secure first win
Ibtissam Jraidi became the first Moroccan to score at a Women's World Cup while Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a match against South Korea on Sunday.