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China team guide: 2019 Women’s World Cup
This article is part of the Guardian’s 2019 Women’s World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organizations from the 24 countries who have qualified for France. The...
View ArticleLi Ying, China: 2019 Women’s World Cup Influencer
In the hype around a big tournament, it’s easy to build a narrative that begins and ends with a team’s biggest star. But the players who make or break a squad are often further down the depth chart....
View ArticleDay 2: Germany, Spain, Norway all bag victories
Germany 1, China 0 Germany opened up their World Cup group stage with a close call, narrowly edging out China, 1-0. After 66 minutes of fighting, frustration and scratching their heads, Germany saw...
View ArticleDay 7: A wild ride for Australia results in comeback win over Brazil
Australia 3, Brazil 2 It wasn’t the prettiest match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, but it got the job done for Australia. Desperately needing a victory — or even a draw — against Brazil, the...
View ArticleDay 11: Spain, China advance; Germany, France win groups
South Africa 0, Germany 4 In the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Germany is the only nation to win the tournament back-to-back. They did so in 2003 and 2007. While they don’t have the...
View ArticleDay 17: Italy top China in first-ever knockout round victory
Italy 2, China 0 When the Italian Women’s National Team made it to the quarterfinals in 1991 they did so by taking second place in their group. Back in the first-ever Women’s World Cup there was no...
View ArticleThe promise of thrill on the field has turned to chaos off it for Asia’s...
The drama in Women’s Olympic qualifying in the Asia Football Confederation (AFC) usually takes place on the field. With five teams currently ranked in the top 20 of the FIFA rankings and only two...
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USWNT draws Sweden, Australia, New Zealand in Tokyo Olympics group
The United States women’s national team will open the Tokyo Olympics this summer against familiar foe Sweden, the team which handed the Americans their worst finish in any major tournament at the last...
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Olympics Matchday 1 results: Sweden thrashes USWNT
Sweden handed the United States women’s national team their worst loss in a major tournament in 14 years on Wednesday, defeating the Americans 3-0 on the opening day of play at the Tokyo Olympics. The...
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Olympics Matchday 2 results: Canada, Sweden, USA, GB all win; thrilling Group...
Matchday 2 at the Olympics is when teams start to separate themselves. Here’s a recap of what went down on Saturday in Tokyo. United States 6, New Zealand 1 The United States bounced back from a...
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