women's world cup

Spain's Winning Goal Scorer Told Of Father's Death After World Cup Final

"I know that you have been watching me tonight and that you are proud of me," Spain captain Olga Carmona wrote in a tribute to her dad.
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Backlash After Spanish Football Exec Kisses World Cup Player During Medal Ceremony

Luis Rubiales has since apologized, after initially dismissing uproar over the incident.
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Spain Wins Its First Women's World Cup Title, Beating England 1-0 In The Final

Spain has won the Women’s World Cup for the first time with Olga Carmona’s first-half strike giving La Roja a 1-0 victory over England in the final at Stadium Australia.
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U.S. Women’s National Team Coach Resigns After Early World Cup Exit

Vlatko Andonovski's resignation comes less than two weeks after the Americans were knocked out of the Women's World Cup.
By Anne M. Peterson, AP

Brother Of Colombian Women's World Cup Player Shot Dead, Say Police

Jorelyn Carabalí was one of the key players in Colombia’s run that ended in a 2-1 quarterfinal loss to England.
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And The First Country To Make The 2023 Women’s World Cup Final Is...

They will face the winner of the other semifinal -- between tournament co-host Australia and England -- on Sunday in the final in Sydney.
By ANNE M. PETERSON, AP

Mehdi Hasan Flips Trump’s Women’s Soccer Schadenfreude Back At Him

The MSNBC anchor pointed out “two major differences” between the U.S. women’s national soccer team and the former president.
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Conservatives Cheer After U.S. Women's Soccer Team Gets Booted From The World Cup

Right-wingers mocked player Megan Rapinoe for missing a crucial penalty kick during a game against Sweden.
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U.S. Bounced From Women's World Cup By Sweden On Penalty Kicks

It is the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States, four-time winners of the World Cup.
By Anne M. Peterson, AP

U.S. World Cup Team Claps Back At Harsh Criticism By One Of Its Own

Co-captain Lindsey Horan called ex-U.S. star Carli Lloyd's negative comments "frustrating" before knockout match against Sweden.
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