Italy stuns U.S. women in U20 World Cup opener
The United States lost its opening match at the U20 Women's World Cup on Sunday in Lódź, Poland, falling 2-1 to Italy, a result that leaves the Americans in an early hole in a difficult group.
Matilda breaks A-League Women transfer record
Matildas midfielder Leticia McKenna has joined English second-tier club Nottingham Forest in a move that nets Melbourne City an A-League Women record transfer fee.
FIFA: UEFA legal action part of 'smear campaign'
FIFA accused European soccer body UEFA of a "smear campaign" in a court filing Thursday concerning FIFA president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions.
Kushner says he regrets role in WC sell-off plan
FIFA's intended investment partner, Josh Kushner, said he regrets getting involved in Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan.
Entire Nigeria FA board quits after World Cup (x2) flops
Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Musa Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and the entire NFF executive committee resigned Thursday, amid mounting public pressure following a series of failures.
Everything you need to know about 2027 Women's World Cup as four African teams qualify
The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil is fast approaching, so here is everything you need to know about the format and teams.
UEFA flexes its muscles at Champions League draw in battle with FIFA, Infantino
Thursday saw the UEFA Champions League draw take place in Monaco, but the big news beyond the pots involved Europe taking their battle with FIFA president Gianni Infantino into criminal court.
Matildas to host Colombia in 2 pre-WWC friendlies
The Matildas are looking to follow the Socceroos' blueprint when they play in next year's FIFA Women's World Cup, and two friendlies against Colombia will be a key stepping stone.
Maracanã to host Women's World Cup final match
Brazil's legendary Maracanã stadium will host the 2027 Women's World Cup opening match and the final, FIFA announced on Thursday.
Tabitha Chawinga backs Temwa to win Ballon d'Or
Tabitha Chawinga has backed her younger sister Temwa Chawinga to win the Women's Ballon d'Or after the Kansas City Current forward won the Golden Boot during an outstanding WAFCON campaign.
Temwa urges Malawi to 'fix their minds' for WC
Temwa Chawinga has urged her Malawi teammates to 'fix their minds' and put their Women's Africa Cup of Nations final heartbreak behind them in order to do themselves justice at the FIFA Women's World Cup next year.
SA's Donnelly 'needs minutes' to improve - Ellis
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis has praised Banyana Banyana striker Ronnel Donnelly after her influential showing against Nigeria, but has warned the young forward that she may not realise her full potential without increased playing time.
Even SA's Ellis is confused by the World Cup qualifiers, so how does it work?
South Africa may have kept their FIFA Women's World Cup hopes alive by defeating Nigeria, but Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has acknowledged she is still getting to grips with the unusually complicated qualification route.
More penalty heartbreak for Morocco as Algeria claim WAFCON bronze
Algeria came from behind to defeat Morocco 3-2 in a penalty shootout, with the hosts left to rue missed chances.
Banyana advance to World Cup play-offs, Nigeria eliminated
Nigeria will miss the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in history after a 1-2 'play-in' loss to South Africa.
Tournament of errors ends with World Cup elimination for Nigeria's Super Falcons
Record ten-time WAFCON champions Nigeria missed out on the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time ever.
Why can't Banyana play like they did against Nigeria all the time?!
South Africa rolled back the years with a quality performance in Thursday's 2-1 win over Nigeria in Casablanca that wrapped up a place in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Inter-Confederation playoffs.
Ghana beat Ivory Coast to keep World Cup dream alive
Ghana secured one of Africa's two places in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Casablanca on Thursday.
Nigeria keen not to copy men's WC fate - Madugu
Nigeria coach Justine Madugu and forward Asisat Oshoala say the Super Falcons are determined not to follow the Super Eagles out of World Cup contention.
Banyana must find lost mental strength - Ramalepe
South Africa's Lebohang Ramalepe has urged her teammates to be stronger mentally and challenge themselves to raise their game in this week's FIFA Women's World Cup 'play-in' against Nigeria on Thursday.
Ghana players protest late payment ahead of WC playoff
Ghana's Black Queens have demanded the immediate payment of outstanding bonuses and allowances as they prepare to continue their pursuit of a place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Ellis struggling to find a talent pool to replace Kgatlana and co.
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis finds herself between a rock and a hard place, as African football has jumped ahead of her since Banyana's maiden triumph in 2022.
WAFCON semifinals preview - Africa awaits a first-time champion
Here are ESPN's predictions for the two WAFCON semifinals -- Morocco vs Cameroon, and Algeria vs Malawi.
South Africa players defiant about World Cup 'dream'
South Africa are still determined to achieve their target of World Cup qualification, albeit via a trickier route, after falling 2-1 to Morocco in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal in Rabat on Saturday.
Ordega blames poor prep for Nigeria's WAFCON exit
Nigeria veteran Francisca Ordega has openly questioned the Super Falcons' preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, following the defending champions' shock elimination to Cameroon.
FIFA Women's World Cup Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Norway | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Philippines | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 3 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Republic of Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Zambia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Denmark | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| China | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Jamaica | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Argentina | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 6 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| South Korea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |