Smith on double as USA begin quest to make history
Sophia Smith scored twice and had an assist as the USA eased past tournament debutantes Vietnam 3-0 on Saturday to open their quest for history at the Women's World Cup.
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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 3
Saturday sees more of the big guns enter the fray at the FIFA Women's World Cup with the reigning champions USA and Euro 2022 winners England among the sides getting their campaigns underway.
RTÉ Women's World Cup Podcast: Ireland's Plan B and group rivals' stalemate
RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne joins Raf Diallo to discuss the Republic of Ireland's need for a Plan B after the opening group defeat to Australia, while Canada and Nigeria's 0-0 draw keeps hopes very much alive for Vera Pauw's side.
Slick Spain account for Costa Rica with 6-minute blitz
Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3-0 in their Group C opener on Friday thanks to an own goal and first-half strikes from Aitana Bonmati and Esther Gonzalez.
Mary Fowler: I represent Oz but I feel Irish as well
Mary Fowler helped Australia to beat a gutsy Republic of Ireland at the Accor Stadium on Thursday and then reflected on her close connection to the Emerald Isle.
Debutants Philippines pay the penalty against Switzerland
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.
Nigeria secure shock point against Canada in World Cup opener
Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty kick by Canadian captain Christine Sinclair in in the 50th minute, as Nigeria emerged with a surprising 0-0 draw against Canada at the Women's World Cup in Melbourne.
Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland player ratings - Quinn, Fahey and Larkin catch the eye
The Republic of Ireland's first-ever game in a Women's World Cup ended in a frustrating, but battling, 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia.