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News Articles: FIFA Women's World Cup

Sweden's forward #08 Lina Hurtig (center) and teammates celebrate their win following a penalty kick shootout over two-time defending champion U.S. at the Women's World Cup. It was the U.S.'s earliest exit from the tournament.

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Knocked out: Sweden bounces top-ranked U.S. out of the Women's World Cup in penalties

It was the earliest tournament exit for the two-time defending champions. The U.S. has not looked as sharp or dominant at the Women's World Cup as questions about tactics and lineups have swirled.

August 07, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
USA forward Sophia Smith (R) fights for the ball with Portugal midfielder Dolores Silva during the 2023 Women's World Cup match in Auckland, New Zealand on August 1, 2023.

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The U.S. ties Portugal 0-0 to advance to the knockout round at Women's World Cup

The top-ranked and two-time defending champion U.S. did just enough to squeak into the knockout round. Portugal dominated possession all game as the U.S. struggled to create offensive chances.

August 01, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
Members of the U.S. Women's National Team celebrate their game-tying goal against the Netherlands at the Women's World Cup on July 27 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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What time is the U.S. playing Portugal in the Women's World Cup? Not when you think

Fox Sports is telling viewers that coverage begins at 1 a.m. ET Tuesday for the U.S.'s crucial game against Portugal at the Women's World Cup. But the match actually kicks off two hours later.

July 31, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
Emily Sonnett on the USWNT World Cup team in 2023 (left) and as a star player (in white, right) at Fellowship Christian School in Roswell, Ga, in 2012

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Watch Georgia soccer star Emily Sonnett read good luck note from parents before Women's World Cup

Emily Sonnett is a defender for the U.S. Women's National Team. She first played soccer in metro Atlanta schools.

July 24, 2023
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  • GPB News Staff
Betina Petit-Frere of Haiti controls the ball against Alessia Russo of England during the teams' opening game at the Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia on July 22, 2023. Haiti is one of eight newcomers at the tournament this year.

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The Women's World Cup expanded to 32 teams this year. Has the quality suffered?

A record 32 countries are participating in this year's Women's World Cup - up from 24. When FIFA announced the increase in 2019, people were worried the quality of the soccer tournament would suffer.

July 23, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
Marta and the Brazilian women's soccer team walk around the field greeting fans after a friendly match against Chile ahead of the World Cup, in Brasília, Brazil, on July 2.

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Marta, Brazil's soccer superstar, heads to her 6th World Cup. Will it be the winner?

She's a record-breaking and pioneering face of women's soccer from Brazil, but will Marta finally bring the Women's World Cup trophy home?

July 21, 2023
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  • Carrie Kahn
New Zealand's CJ Bott, left, and Norway's Julie Blakstad battle for possession at the first game of the Women's World Cup soccer game at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, July 20, 2023.

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The 9th Women's World Cup has kicked off – and it's on track to set records.

The FIFA Women's World Cup has started, this year with new countries and more teams than ever.

July 20, 2023
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  • Kai McNamee
New Zealand's forward Hannah Wilkinson celebrates after her team won the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group A football match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park in Auckland on Thursday.

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Co-host New Zealand stuns Norway to open the Women's World Cup

Host team New Zealand defeated Norway 1-0 in the opening game of the tournament, following a brief pause to remember those killed and injured in a shooting in Auckland just hours before.

July 20, 2023
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  • Ashley Westerman

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