A Record Breaking World Cup

Photo credit: Rachel Bach/By The White Line This years 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has seen historical moments, drama, broken records and incredible shows of athleticism. Here are 20 Record Breaking Moments (in no particular order): It was the first Women’s World Cup to be held in the Southern Hemisphere and the first senior FIFA tournament (men and women) to …

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Hinata Miyazawa wins Golden Boot at Women’s World Cup

Despite Japan’s 2-1 exit to Sweden in their quarterfinal, Hinata Miyazawa has won the Golden Boot at this Women’s World Cup, with five goals in five games played. As the 23-year-old was not present at Sunday’s final — which saw Spain defeat England 1-0 — Miyazawa will receive her award soon. She is the second Japanese player to win the …

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Australia to face England in World Cup Semi-final as France and Colombia eliminated

Co-host nation Australia will face England in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals Wednesday after both teams won dramatic victories Saturday, with Australia eliminating France 7-6 on penalties and England knocking out Colombia 2-1. Spain will face Sweden in the other semi-final after the latter defeated Japan 2-1 on Friday. Nearly 50,000 fans watched as the Matildas made history on home …

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Japan and Spain advance to quarterfinals as Norway and Switzerland knocked out of World Cup

Japan is headed to the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals for a fourth time after a 3-1 victory over Norway. The first goal of that game was a header from Guro Reiten for Norway, but an own goal from Ingrid Engen and a strike from Risa Shimizu put Japan ahead. Hinata Miyazawa’s 81st minute goal clinched the deal and, as her …

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Here Is Where Teams Stand After Day 2 Of The Final Group Stages

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been memorable, with many teams and players making their first tournament debuts. This week will see the group stages rounding off and the final 16 teams progress in the competition. Here is where teams stand after day two (July 31) of the final group stages: Group A: Switzerland Norway New Zealand Philippines The …

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Germany 2-3 Zambia: Shock Defeat for World No. 2

World-ranked No. 2 Germany suffered a shock 2-3 defeat to No. 77 Zambia Friday (July 7) after Zambian star Barbra Branda scored her second goal of the night in the 12th minute of stoppage time. The International Friendly was a warm-up match for both teams before they head to the Women’s World Cup later this month. Zambia was the lowest-ranking …

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