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Nobody was surprised that Megan Rapinoe took the Golden Ball, for the tournament’s best player, in 2019, or that Lionel Messi did the same in 2022. Some World Cups are, after all, very obviously dominated by one central character. This has not been one of those World Cups, though. Several Spain players might be contenders: Aitana Bonmati, Mariona Caldentey, Teresa Abelleira. Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa will likely win the tournament’s Golden Ball, the award handed out to the most prolific goal-scorer.

Persons: volubly, Nobody, Megan Rapinoe, Lionel Messi, Aitana, Mariona Caldentey, Teresa Abelleira, Millie Bright, Kosovare Asllani, Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, Australia’s, Hinata, Lauren, Alessia Russo, Lauren James, Alba Redondo, Jenni Hermoso, Bonmatí, Mary Earps, Zecira, Salma Paralluelo, James, Fowler Organizations: FIFA, Spain —, Spain, Nigeria Locations: Sydney, Spain, Georgia, Sweden, England

☆ Wiegman names unchanged England side while teenager Paralluelo starts for Spain
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Christian Radnedge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - England coach Sarina Wiegman named an unchanged side for the Women's World Cup final at Stadium Australia on Sunday while Spain added 19-year-old forward Salma Paralluelo to the lineup. Lionesses forward Lauren James, who scored three goals in the group stage, is on the bench after returning from suspension after her red card against Nigeria in the last 16. Both sides are playing their first World Cup final in what is also the first meeting between the two teams in the tournament's history. England beat Spain in the quarter-finals of the Euros last year on their way to winning the title. Spain: Cata Coll, Olga Carmona, Irene Paredes, Laia Codina, Ona Batlle, Teresa Abelleira, Jennifer Hermoso, Aitana Bonmati, Mariona Caldentey, Alba Redondo, Salma Paralluelo.

Persons: Sarina Wiegman, Salma Paralluelo, Lauren James, Paralluelo, Jorge Vilda's, Ballon, Alexia Putellas, Mary Earps, Jess Carter, Millie Bright, Alex Greenwood, Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Rachel Daly, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Cata Coll, Olga Carmona, Irene Paredes, Laia, Ona Batlle, Teresa Abelleira, Jennifer Hermoso, Aitana, Mariona Caldentey, Alba Redondo, Christian Radnedge, Peter Rutherford Organizations: SYDNEY, Australia, Sunday, Nigeria, England, Spain, Thomson Locations: England, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Georgia, Alba

☆ Russo stays grounded and says World Cup final 'just a normal game'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Christian Radnedge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"We started this tournament wanting to win seven games and that's still the message. "Obviously we're all aware it's a World Cup final and there's that on the line. But as soon as you cross the white line and that first whistle goes, it's just a normal game. "I think everyone in this room knows how impressive she's been this tournament," Russo said. I think she sets the standard so high every day in training, and she leads with real class," Russo said of the Dutchwoman.

Persons: Alessia Russo, Russo, that's, it's, you've, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, We've, Wiegman, Christian, Toby Davis Organizations: SYDNEY, Sunday, Australia, Nigeria, Chelsea, Thomson Locations: England, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Terrigal

☆ Matildas to look back in pride after thrilling host nation
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Ian Ransom | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

England's second goal may haunt Ellie Carpenter, whose failure to clear an innocuous long ball opened the door for Lauren Hemp to swoop. Distraught midfielder Katrina Gorry worried the Matildas had let the nation down after building them up on their first run to a World Cup semi-finals. "The joyride is over, but the glow will long remain," sports columnist Greg Baum wrote in Melbourne's The Age newspaper. Since being awarded the right to host the tournament with New Zealand three years ago, Australian soccer officials have promised repeatedly that the World Cup would leave a strong legacy for the game. Long-term, it remains to be seen whether the World Cup has moved the needle for a sport in Australia that has modest professional leagues and struggles to retain talent.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Hannah Mckay, Sam Kerr's, England's, Ellie Carpenter, Lauren Hemp, Lax, Katrina Gorry, Gorry, Greg Baum, Kerr, Vine, Ange Postecoglou, Ian Ransom, Jamie Freed Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, England, Rights MELBOURNE, Stadium Australia, Spain, Sweden, Olympic, Canada, Nigeria, Australia, France, Australian Rules, New Zealand, Seven Network, league, Socceroos, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Australia, Sydney, England, Denmark, Canada, Melbourne

England fans celebrate inside Stadium Australia during the semifinal after Alessia Russo's game-sealing goal. CNN/ Hilary WhitemanEngland fans may have been vastly outnumbered inside the stadium, but they made their voices heard in this semifinal. While plenty in gold and green looked glum, England supporters were singing and dancing as they watched their side reach its first ever World Cup final. CNN/ Hilary WhitemanFans of the Lionesses saw their side score three goals and they didn't shy away from celebrating them in style. Meanwhile, Australian fans looked stunned and deflated by the end.

Persons: Alessia, Hilary Whiteman England, Hilary Whiteman Organizations: England, Australia, CNN Locations: England, Sydney

☆ England reach World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SYDNEY, Aug 16 (Reuters) - England reached the Women's World Cup final for the first time with a 3-1 win over Australia on Wednesday, breaking the hearts of the host nation and setting up an all-European title decider against Spain. Ella Toone drove England's opener into the corner of the net in the 36th minute to silence the crowd of 75,784 but Australia captain Sam Kerr brought them back into it with a stunning run and strike from 25 metres out in the 64th minute. The Matildas defence failed to deal with a long ball over the top seven minutes later, however, and Lauren Hemp nipped in to drill it into the net. Kerr came close to scoring an equaliser but came up short and Alessia Russo powered home England's third four minutes from time to send the European champions, semi-final losers at the last two World Cups, into Sunday's final. Reporting by Nick Mulvenney, editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Ella Toone, Sam Kerr, Lauren Hemp, Kerr, Alessia Russo, Nick Mulvenney, Peter Rutherford Organizations: SYDNEY, Australia, Spain, Thomson Locations: England

SYDNEY, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was left to wonder what might have been after the Matildas were dumped out of the Women's World Cup semi-finals 3-1 by European champions England on Wednesday. But after the game he said the tournament co-hosts had created the same amount of chances as England. Australia had the wind in their sails but England refused to wilt under the pressure and on 71 minutes Player of the Match Hemp put them back in front. We've felt the love all over the country," Kerr told Seven. "It's hard to think about (the third place playoff) now but Tony's already said it's a quick turnaround," Kerr said.

Persons: Tony Gustavsson, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, talismanic, Sam Kerr, Gustavsson, Kerr, Millie Bright, Mary Earps, Ellie Carpenter, Russo, they've, We've, Tony's, it's, Alasdair Pal, Peter Rutherford Organizations: SYDNEY, England, Australia, Sweden, Thomson Locations: Australia, Sydney, Sweden, England

☆ England reach first World Cup final despite Kerr stunner
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Christian Radnedge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SYDNEY, Aug 16 (Reuters) - England reached their first Women's World Cup final after beating Australia 3-1 on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-hosts' fairytale run came to an end. After falling at the semi-final stage in the previous two World Cups, England will face Spain on Sunday looking to add a world title to last year's European Championship triumph. However, Lauren Hemp restored England's lead before Alessia Russo put the result beyond doubt shortly before the end. "We all dreamed of being in the final and all our family and friends who booked to stay here until the final because they all believed in us. "At the same time, it's been amazing to play against Australia in Australia.

Persons: Sam Kerr, Ella Toone, Kerr, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, I've, Lucy Bronze, it's, Russo, Toone, Cathy Freeman's, Mary Earps, Tony Gustavsson's, Ellie Carpenter, Millie Bright, Hemp, Christian Radnedge, Peter Rutherford Organizations: SYDNEY, Australia, England, Thomson Locations: England, Spain, Australia

☆ 'Every kid's dream', Hemp hails 'special' England team
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Nick Mulvenney | Thomson Reuters | Leads Coverage Of Sport Across The Asia-Pacific. Still Reports On The Full Panoply Of Sport. Many Olympics World Cups World Championships Grand Slams Grands Prix | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"I felt like there's no words to describe what we all feel right now. Getting to a World Cup final, it's every kid's dream. Because you want to win this obviously now we've got so far." "I feel like as a team, we've got such an inner belief or we're so confident as a group no matter what happens on the outside, no matter who we come up against every challenge we've managed to solve," Hemp added. "Every game we've managed to come out on top and I feel like this team is so special.

Persons: Lauren Hemp, We've, Ella Toone, Sam Kerr, Alessia Russo, we've, Nick Mulvenney, Peter Rutherford Organizations: SYDNEY, Spain, Australia, Thomson Locations: England, Australia

☆ Women's World Cup: Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Sydney, Australia CNN —A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe delays stranded thousands on train platforms at Stadium Australia after the nation’s disappointing 3-1 loss to England in the World Cup semifinal. After the match, a downcast Sam Kerr – Australia’s talismanic superstar and captain – told reporters she was lost for words. I can’t blame it all on myself, but it’s hard not to feel bad right now,” she said. “I think they played incredibly,” Skye Marshall told CNN, as she stood outside Stadium Australia with her family after the match. The day before, the Matildas will look to salve the pain somewhat and take on Sweden for third place.

Persons: Sam Kerr –, –, ”, Skye Marshall, “ They’ve, “, Harold Marshall, Lucy, Davara, Harold, Ayva Marshall, Hilary Whiteman, Anthony Albanese, Penny Wong, ” Wong, Cathy Freeman, ’, Sam Kerr’s, Kerr, Millie Bright, “ We’re, England's Alessia Russo, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Jennie Gannaway, Christopher, they’d, Gannaway, I’ve, Mariela Pocklington, Steph Catley, “ We’ve, We’re Organizations: Australia CNN, Australia, England, CNN, Sweden, Foreign, Twitter, Chelsea, Sydney, New Locations: Sydney, Australia, England, Skye, Newcastle, New South Wales, Spain, Sweden

☆ Australia 1-3 England: Lionesses see off co-hosts to set up Spain showdown in their first Women's World Cup final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

England's players react after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. Franck Fife | AFP | Getty ImagesEngland have made more history, reaching their first Women's World Cup final after beating Australia 3-1 to set up a showdown with Spain on Sunday. England drew first blood as Ella Toone (36) curled home a superb effort as the Matildas conceded their first World Cup goal since the second group game against Nigeria - a run of well over five hours. Read more stories from Sky SportsEngland football fans celebrate at Boxpark Wembley following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between England and Australia on August 16, 2023 in London, England. England's forward #23 Alessia Russo (R) scores a goal past Australia's goalkeeper #18 Mackenzie Arnold during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023.

Persons: Franck Fife, amble, Ella Toone, Sam Kerr, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Read, Chris J Ratcliffe, Arjan, Kerr, Mary Earps, Mackenzie Arnold, Georgia Stanway, Toone, Russo, Haley, Clare Polkinghorne, Hayley Raso, Arnold, Mary Fowler, Caitlin Foord, Millie Bright, Bright, Ellie Carpenter, Saeed Khan, Earps, Kane Organizations: Australia, England, AFP, Getty, Sunday, Nigeria, Spain, Sky Sports England, Wembley, FIFA, New Zealand, eventual, Clare, Georgia, Earps, Chelsea, Hemp, Colombia Locations: New Zealand, Australia, Sydney, Spain, New, London, England, Georgia

☆ 2023 Women's World Cup semifinals: Everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

With just two games standing between them and World Cup glory, let’s have a look at everything you need to know about the four semifinalists. SpainLa Roja’s run to its first ever Women’s World Cup semifinal hasn’t been a straightforward one and the road has been filled with highs and lows. SwedenSweden has shown remarkable determination to reach its second straight Women’s World Cup semifinal – and its fifth overall. Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty ImagesSo who is the favorite to win the Women’s World Cup? The lack of previous Women’s World Cup winning experience has made the semifinals and final even more exciting if that’s even possible.

Persons: Jorge Vilda, Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas –, Phil Walter, –, Salma Paralluelo, Zećira Mušović, Amanda Ilestedt, Mušović, Sweden's, Catherine Ivill, Australia It’s, Sam Kerr, Kerr, Anthony Albanese, “ I’ve, it’s, ” Albanese, ”, Tertius Pickard, Sarina, Lauren James, Colombia –, James, Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie, Mary Earps, Millie Bright, Kiera Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Bethany England, Lauren, Charlotte Wilson, what’s Organizations: CNN, Zambia, Roja, Putellas, Sky Sports, FIFA, Japan, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Canada, France, ABC, Australia, England England, Colombia, Chelsea, Brisbane Locations: Spain, Sweden, Australia, England, Spanish, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden Sweden, South Africa, Japanese, Swedish, Serbian, Republic of, Nigeria, Denmark, 7Plus, New Zealand, China, Nigeria’s, Georgia, Gracenote

☆ England relishing partisan atmosphere at World Cup semi-final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Christian Radnedge | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Quarter Final - England v Colombia - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 12, 2023 England players celebrate after progressing to the semi finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Jaimi Joy/ File PhotoSYDNEY, Aug 13 (Reuters) - England players hold no fear about facing Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia in their semi-final on Wednesday, saying they welcome the vociferous atmosphere that will greet them at Stadium Australia. England striker Beth England, who came on as a substitute, said it proved that the team could thrive in an intimidating atmosphere. but I think you just relish it because (this is) the atmosphere you want from stadiums," England, 29, said. Australia have broken domestic records for women's soccer match attendances throughout the tournament, helping the team reach the semi-finals for the first time. "I couldn't even hear the person next to me," she added of the noise made by the fans.

Persons: Jaimi, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Beth England, We've, Christian Radnedge, Jamie Freed Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, England, World, Australia, South, France, ITV, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Colombia, Australia, Sydney, England

☆ Russo's second-half goal lifts England into World Cup semi-finals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

SYDNEY, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Alessia Russo's second-half goal lifted England to a thrilling 2-1 quarter-final victory over Colombia on Saturday and into the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time. Lauren Hemp also scored for the European champions, who now face hosts Australia on Wednesday in Sydney for a place in their first World Cup final. "England fans can always dare to dream but we'll carry on working hard," Russo said. Lorena Bedoya Durango had an excellent chance at an equaliser with a long-range effort late in regulation time that Earps deflected over the crossbar. Eighteen-year-old Linda Caicedo, who was one of the most exciting players at the World Cup, had a last chance deep in extra time but shook her head after firing the ball over the bar.

Persons: Lauren Hemp, Russo, Leicy Santos, Lauren James, Sarina Wiegman, Sarina, Santos, Rachel Daly, Mary, Catalina Perez, Lorena Bedoya Durango, Earps, Linda Caicedo, Lori Ewing, Clare Fallon Organizations: SYDNEY, Colombia, Australia, ITV, Arsenal, Colombian, Thomson Locations: England, Sydney, Colombia, Sweden, Spain, Australia, Georgia

☆ England defeats spirited Colombia 2-1 to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —England ground out a 2-1 victory over a spirited Colombia to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals on Saturday, as goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo punished defensive errors. And I think we’ve had to dig deep from the first game,” goalscorer Russo told broadcaster ITV. Both teams seemed to reset a little after the break before England took the lead for the first time in the match from an unlikely position. Despite late Colombian pressure, England held on and will now face old rival and tournament co-host Australia in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. I think Colombia had a great fanbase out here tonight, so I think we’ve had a little taste, but I’m so excited.”

Persons: Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Leicy Santos, Sarina Wiegman, “, we’ve, Russo, ” Alessia Russo, England's, Carl Recine, Rachel Daly’s, Linda Caicedo, Santos, Mary Earps, Cafeteras, Catalina Perez’s, Lucy Bronze, Georgia Stanway, Australia –, ” Russo Organizations: CNN, Australia, England, Colombia, ITV, Norway, Sydney’s, Colombia – Locations: Colombia, Germany, Nigeria, England, Eurasia, Georgia, Colombian, Australia

☆ Wiegman relieved as England survive "intense" last-16 clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I haven't been in very many games that were so intense as this one tonight." Wiegman has spoken before about the terrific parity in this expanded 32-team World Cup that has been full of upsets. Wiegman praised her players for bouncing back quickly from the red card and withstanding a Nigerian onslaught in the dying minutes. "The players got really, really tired but we really stuck together, showed a lot of resilience. You're so tired and then you go into a penalty shootout and do so well I think is really incredible."

Persons: Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, Sarina Wiegman, Dan Peled BRISBANE, Lauren James, James, Michelle Alozie, I've, Wiegman, We've, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, REUTERS, England, City, England's, Germany, Super Falcons, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, England, Nigeria, Brisbane, Australia, Colombia, Jamaica

☆ Alessia Russo Is Ready for Her Next Big Moment
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Ella Braidwood | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The secret of the goal that announced Alessia Russo to the world, the out-of-nowhere backheel that stunned Sweden during England’s run to the European Championship last summer, was that Russo wasn’t sure it would happen. That the ball went in the net was, in her words, “maybe luck, maybe instinct.”Last week, the goal she scored to open her account at her first World Cup was something else altogether: a silky first touch, an effortless shift of her weight, a confident finish into the lower left corner. That goal was a striker’s finish, the first of what Russo, and England, hopes will be many more. “I play my best football when I’m feeling good and happy and confident,” the 24-year-old Russo said. That on-pitch confidence, though, has not always been evident in Russo’s performances in the gap between that goal and her latest one.

Persons: Alessia Russo, England’s, Russo Organizations: European Locations: Sweden, England

☆ Sublime James steers England to last 16 despite missing out on hat-trick
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Again, another day of what dreams are made of," James said as she left the field. However, after a VAR review Lucy Bronze was found to be offside in the build-up, and the goal was chalked off. "Yeah, I was disappointed in the moment obviously, but that's football for you, and in the moment I just had to refocus for the game to continue," James told a press conference. True to form, England coach Sarina Wiegman gently steered the discussion away from James' individual brilliance and back to the collective performance. "I think you could see it from the whole team, that we were enjoying ourselves, you could tell that we were really connected," Wiegman told reporters.

Persons: England's Lauren James, James, Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Lucy Bronze, Chloe Kelly, Sarina Wiegman, Wiegman, LJ, Adam Millington, Philip O'Connor, Christian Radnedge Organizations: ADELAIDE, China, England's, Thomson Locations: Nigeria, Brisbane, England

☆ England smash China for six to ease into last 16 as group winners
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Alessia Russo gave the European champions the perfect start with a goal in the fourth minute and Lauren Hemp and James added two more to give England a comfortable lead at the break at Hindmarsh Stadium. Without the injured Keira Walsh as the holding midfielder, England shifted to a 3-5-2 formation and caused havoc for China with balls into the box from the flanks. "The team showed that they're really adaptable ... that we can change shape very easily, that's what we showed tonight." It was a record World Cup defeat for Asian champions and 1995 semi-finalists China, who exit in the group stage for the first time in eight appearances at the global showpiece. "It's very unfortunate that we had this terrible loss," said China coach Shui Qingxia.

Persons: Lauren James, Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Hannah Mckay, James, Chloe Kelly, Rachel Daly, Keira Walsh, Sarina Wiegman, Shui, Russo, Millie Bright, Wang, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter's, Kelly, Zhu Yu, wingback Daly, Nick Mulvenney, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, England, Hindmarsh, Alessia Russo REUTERS, Reuters Connect, Nigeria, China, Denmark, Haiti, Manchester City, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, China, Adelaide, Australia, Brisbane, England

☆ Women's World Cup roundup: Lauren James lifts England over China
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

China failed to advance from the group stage for the first time in a Women's World Cup. A video review before halftime took away a goal or James would've bagged a hat trick against China (1-2-0, three points). England got three goals during group stage matches from James and next plays Nigeria on Monday in Brisbane. Chloe Kelly and Rachel Daly also netted goals for England, which matched its widest margin of victory in a Women's World Cup game. Vietnam concluded its first Women's World Cup appearance with losses in all three of its games.

Persons: Chloe Kelly, Lauren James REUTERS, Hannah Mckay, Lauren James, China's Shuang Wang, Keira Walsh, James, James would've, Lionesses, Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Rachel Daly, Pernille, Troelsgaard, Harder, Dayana Pierre, Louis, Esmee Brugts, Jill Roord, Lieke Martens, Katja Snoeijs, Danielle van de Donk Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, England, Hindmarsh, China, Haiti, Vietnam, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, China, Adelaide, Australia, England, Denmark, Nigeria, Brisbane, Haiti, Perth, Netherlands, Vietnam, Dunedin , New Zealand

☆ How to watch Australia, Canada and Nigeria battle for Wwomen's World Cup knockout phase spot
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images Norway celebrates scoring in its 6-0 victory against the Philippines on Sunday. Aisha Schulz/AP Sweden's Amanda Ilestedt, center, heads the ball to score the opening goal against Italy on July 29. John Cowpland/AP Italy's fans cheer before their team's match against Sweden at Wellington Regional Stadium, New Zealand. John Cowpland/AP China's Wang Shuang celebrates after scoring against Haiti during a Women's World Cup match on Friday, July 28. John Cowpland/AP US forward Alex Morgan is surrounded by Vietnam defenders during their opening match on July 22.

Persons: Colombia's Manuela Vanegas, Franck Fife, Alexandra Popp, Ulrik Pedersen, Manuela Vanegas, Sajad, Jaimi Joy, Reuters Linda Caicedo, Phil Walter, Getty, Dominique Randle, Hannah Peters, Hali, Rafaela Pontes, Olivia McDaniel, Norway's Caroline Graham Hansen, Abbie Parr, Sophie Roman Haug of, Jessika Cowart, Buda Mendes, Ali Riley, Katie Bowen, Molly Darlington, Julia Stierli, Alessandra Tarantino, Ramona Bachmann, Sanka Vidanagama, James Elsby, Benzina, Edina Alves Batista, Hannah Mckay, Brenton Edwards, Panama's Aldrith Quintero, Jamaica's Deneisha Blackwood, Kameron Simmonds, Luisa Gonzalez, Allyson Swaby, Herve Renard, Wendie Renard, Debinha, Katie Tucker, Aisha Schulz, Amanda Ilestedt, John Cowpland, Rebecka Blomqvist, Wang Shuang, Maddie Meyer, Dumornay, China's Dou Jiaxing, Alex Pantling, Chloe Kelly, Carl Recine, Mary Earps, Andy Cheung, Janni Thomsen, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James, Justin Setterfield, Keira Walsh, Walsh, Argentina's Mariana Larroquette, Yamila Rodriguez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Matthew Lewis, Linda Motlhalo, Lars Baron, Osinachi Ohale, Bradley Kanaris, Dan Peled, Anthony Albanese, Matt Roberts, Jéssica Silva, Vietnam's, Saeed Khan, Fiona Goodall, Daphne van Domselaar, Julie Ertz, Brad Smith, Andrew Cornaga, Lindsey Horan, Joe Prior, Catherine Ivill, Amanda Perobelli, Canada's Vanessa Gilles, Ireland's Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn, Murty, Katie McCabe applauds, Paul Kane, Kailen Sheridan, McCabe, Stephen McCarthy, Adriana Leon, Colin Murty, Jennifer Hermoso, David Rowland, Reuters Hermoso, Spain's Alexia Putellas, Mary Wilombe, Naomoto, Japan's Mina Tanaka, Daniela Solera, Sarina Bolden, Bolden's, Hannah Wilkinson, Bolden, Victoria Esson, Katelyn Mulcahy, Hagen Hopkins, Catalina Usme, Korea's Cho, Colombia's Jorelyn, Carolina Arias, Cameron Spencer, Reuters Usme, Kim Hye, Rebecca Welch, David Gray, Brazil's Marta, Matt Turner, Borges, Khadija Er, Victoria Adkins, Germany's Alexandra Popp, Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, Morocco's Fatima Tagnaout, Hamish Blair, Cristiana Girelli, Kim Price, Francesca Durante, German Portanova, Reuters Italy's Giulia Dragoni, Estefania Banini, Dragoni, Grace Geyoro, Mark Baker, Rebecca Spencer, Robert Cianflone, Bunny, Shaw, Estelle Cascarino, Portugal's Ines Pereira, Stefanie van der, Van der Gragt, Portugal's Jessica Silva, Silva, Joe Allison, Magaia, Sweden's Elin Rubensson, Amalie Vangsgaard's, Zhang Linyan, Denmark's Pernille Harder, Gary Day, Shui, Reuters England's Alessia Russo, Haiti's Tabita Joseph, England's Lionesses, Reuters Nicolas Delépine, Kerly Theus, Zac Goodwin, Jun Endo, Zambia's Agnes Musase, Reuters Aoba, Catherine Musonda, Alex Morgan, Carmen Mandato, Megan Rapinoe, Horan, Trần Thị Kim Thanh, Sophia Smith dribbles, Ane, Esther González, Costa, Costa Rica's Mariana Benavides, Katrina Guillou, Switzerland's Gaëlle Thalmann, William West, Uchenna Kanu, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Canada's Christine Sinclair, Steph Catley, Heather Payne, Australia's Kyra Cooney, Mackenzie Arnold, Ria Percival, Ada Hegerberg, Jan Kruger, Zealand's CJ Bott, Norway's Mathilde Harviken vie, Jose Breton, Benee, Ireland's, Niamh Fahey, Vanessa Gilles, Coliin Murty, Sam Kerr, Kerr, Tony Gustavsson, Christine Sinclair, Ireland, Spain –, Japan's Hikaru Naomoto Organizations: CNN, Germany, Getty, Colombia, Reuters, Norway, Sunday, FIFA, AP, New Zealand, South, Jamaica, Brazil, France, Italy, Sweden, Wellington Regional, Haiti, China, Denmark, England, Argentina, Nigeria, Australia, Canada, Reuters Australian, Vietnam, Portugal, USSF, Ireland, Spain, Eden, Costa, Forsyth, AP Costa, Japan, New, Victoria, Panama, Morocco, Cristiana, Atlanta Primus, Zambia, Zambian, Costa Rica's, Getty Images, Zealand, AP Norway, Nations, FOX Sports, Telemundo, Seven Network, Optus Sport, BBC, ITV, Republic of Ireland, Super Falcons, coy Locations: Japan, Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Australia, Canada, Nigeria, AFP, Colombia, Philippines, AP Philippines, Sophie Roman Haug of Norway, New, Reuters, Morocco, South Korea, Perth, Reuters Jamaica, Brisbane, New Zealand, Reuters England, Reuters Argentina, Argentina, South Africa, Ireland, Portugal, Vietnam, United States, Netherlands, Wellington , New Zealand, Auckland , New Zealand, Costa Rican, Dunedin , New Zealand, AP Costa Rican, Reuters Switzerland, Norway, Switzerland, Sydney, Reuters Colombia, Panama, Adelaide, Germany, AP Argentina, German, Italy, Atlanta, Africa, China, European, Reuters England's Georgia, Ane Frosaker, Eurasia, Melbourne, Reuters Norway, Zealand, Eden, United Kingdom, Republic of, Republic of Ireland, Wellington

CNN —Afghans who were promised a home in the United States after their country fell to the Taliban say they have waited so long for the US to process their applications that they are now being sent back to the enemy they fled. “They did not hand us over to the (Taliban) Afghan border forces,” he said. Many Afghans fled the Taliban after the August 15, 2021 fall of Kabul to the hard-line group. At least two Afghans awaiting P-2 visas have been swept up in this crackdown, CNN has learned, and complain of Pakistani police persecution. Afghans waiting in Pakistan have reported harassment by Pakistani police, including arrest and demands for money.

Persons: “, ”, Haseeb, Aafaq, ” Aafaq, “ I’m, Biden, sobbed Organizations: CNN, State Department, Pakistan’s, Interior Ministries, Afghanistan Immigrants Refugees Council, Getty, Support Center, US State Department, Foreign Locations: United States, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Afghan, Kabul, Taliban, USA, Pakistani, Chaman, AFP, Islamabad, Turkey, Tajikistan

☆ James screamer gives England 1-0 win over Denmark
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-28 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"It was a dream, it was something I've been thinking about, but most importantly, just happy to help the team win," James told the BBC. "We really, really had to fight for the win, and that's what we did," Wiegman told the BBC. England had chances to increase their lead, including Alessia Russo's fierce shot in the 71st minute that sailed just wide. "It did look serious, if you can't walk off the pitch it looks serious," Wiegman said of the injury to Walsh, who left the stadium on crutches. Denmark, who beat China 1-0 to kick off their campaign, play Haiti the same day.

Persons: Lauren James, Sarina Wiegman, Rachel Daly, James, I've, Daly, Lene Christensen, Keira Walsh, Reece, Wiegman, Alessia, Mary Earps, Pernille, Walsh, Leah Williamson, Beth Mead, Fran Kirby, Lionesses, Lori Ewing, Christian Radnedge Organizations: SYDNEY, Denmark, European, Sydney Football, BBC, Chelsea, England, Bayern, Danes, Haiti, China, Thomson Locations: England, Barcelona, Denmark, Bayern Munich, China, Haiti

☆ Mixed reviews from England's 1-0 World Cup opener vs upstart Haiti
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-23 | by ( Lori Ewing | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Their 11 shots on target were the most in a World Cup game since 2011, and Alessia Russo's five shots on net were the most by an England player since then. Denmark eked out a 1-0 victory over China in the opener of their first World Cup appearance in 16 years on a late goal by Amalie Vangsgaard, joining the Lionesses atop Group D with three points apiece. "First time in a World Cup and having a performance like that, I think the other two countries (Denmark and China) are going to really struggle with them," Wiegman said. Considering the gang violence and political collapse plaguing that country, just qualifying for the World Cup - they were one of the last three teams to clinch a spot - was victory in itself. "We weren't sure how we were going to play, but we were able to pull it out of the bag.

Persons: Lionesses, Karen Bardsley, Alessia, Saturday's, Mary Earps, Roseline Eloissaint, Amalie Vangsgaard, Sarina Wiegman, Melchie Dumornay, Wiegman, that's, I'm, Nicolas Delepine, We've, Lori Ewing, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: BBC Radio, Georgia Stanway, Manchester United, Thomson Locations: BRISBANE, Australia, England, Austria, Denmark, China, Haiti, Lyon, Dominican Republic, Caribbean

☆ Women’s World Cup: Japan Rolls and England Gets By
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-22 | by ( Claire Fahy | The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Japan wants to get back in the contender conversation after last reaching a World Cup quarterfinal in 2015, and started with a dominant win Saturday against Zambia. England vs. Haiti Aside from the United States, England may be facing the greatest expectations of any team in the tournament. But some of those names are missing from England’s current World Cup roster, after the Euro captain Leah Williamson and the star forward Beth Mead both tore anterior cruciate ligaments. At the 2019 World Cup, the team lost to Italy in the round of 16, a stage it hopes to reach again this year, unlikely as that is. According to their coach, Shui Qingxia, the Chinese are looking at this World Cup as an opportunity to reintroduce themselves to the world stage.

Persons: Alessia Russo, Kethna Louis of, Darren England, aly, ake, ove, C Organizations: Zambia, Haiti, European, Japan, WIN, JAPAN Locations: United States, Vietnam, Japan, England, Kethna Louis of Haiti, Shutterstock Denmark, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Haiti, Zambia, Japan Japan

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