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Womens' World Cup 2023: Co-Hosts New Zealand and Australia Begin With Emotional Wins
New Zealand: Shooting in Auckland BEFORE World Cup Kills Two
BBC NEWS 21 JUL 2023
The scenes at the end of both games on the opening day of the 2023 Women's World Cup told the story.
New Zealand is in mourning after a shooting in Auckland left two people dead, hours before the city opened the Fifa Women's World Cup.
Six other people, including police officers, were injured and the gunman is also dead after the incident at a construction site in the central business district.
PM Chris Hipkins said the attack was not being seen as an act of terrorism.
The tournament would go ahead as planned, he confirmed.
While no political or ideological motive for the attack had been identified, police had neutralised the threat and the public could be assured that there was no ongoing risk, the prime minister said.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said the shooting was not in any way related to the Women's World Cup.
The shooter, 24-year-old Matu Tangi Matua Reid, tore through a construction site with a pump-action shotgun, plunging the busy centre of New Zealand's largest city into lockdown.
The man was know to police and had a history of family violence and mental health issues. He had been subject to a home detention order but had an exemption to work at the site. He did not have a license to own a firearm.
New Zealand and Australia Begin With Emotional Wins
New Zealand 1 Norway 0
Fans danced in the stands as players shed tears of joy after New Zealand got their Women's World Cup campaign off to a winning start on an emotional and historic night at Eden Park.
Co-hosts New Zealand opened the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup in stunning style against Norway as they won on the global stage for the first time.
On a memorable night in Auckland, the Football Ferns produced a huge upset after Hannah Wilkinson swept home Jacqui Hand's cross in front of an ecstatic crowd of 42,137 at Eden Park - a record for a football match in New Zealand.
Even Ria Percival's 89th-minute missed penalty, after a handball by Tuva Hansen, failed to dampen the celebrations.
Fans turned up in their tens of thousands to cheer their side who had failed to win any of their previous 15 World Cup games.
They were rewarded when Wilkinson broke the deadlock in the 48th minute to spark joyous scenes in the stands.
Norway, the 1995 world champions, should have equalised soon after Wilkinson's goal but Arsenal's Frida Maanum poked a glorious chance wide.
Australia 1 Republic of Ireland 0
For Australia a few hours later, it felt more like getting the job done as they beat Republic of Ireland through a Steph Catley penalty, the Arsenal player taking the captain's armband after Sam Kerr was dramatically ruled out shortly before kick-off with a calf injury.
Steph Catley's second-half penalty gave World Cup co-hosts Australia a 1-0 victory over debutants the Republic of Ireland in Sydney.
Catley, standing in as captain after Australia's star forward Sam Kerr suffered a calf injury on the eve of the game, converted the winner in the 52nd minute.
The Republic of Ireland frustrated the Matildas in the first half but their good work was undone when Marissa Sheva pushed Hayley Raso and Brazilian referee Edina Alves point to the spot.
Kerr, who is also set to miss Australia's second game with Nigeria, celebrated on the bench with her team-mates but was restrained as she nursed the injury which kept her out of her team's opener.
Megan Connolly, Katie McCabe and Louise Quinn all came close to what would have been a famous equaliser but the hosts held on to start their World Cup campaign with a win.
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Womens' World Cup: Germany OUT After South Korea Draw & Morocco Beat Colombia
Womens' World Cup: Lionesses Through to Knockouts After 6-1 Mauling Over China
Lauren James produced a sensational individual performance as England entertained to sweep aside China and book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as group winners.
BBC 1 AUG 2023
China 1 England 6
Lauren James: England star did 'special things' in win over China
It was a display worthy of their status as European champions and James once again lit the stage alight in Adelaide with two sensational goals and three assists.
The 13,497 in attendance were treated to a masterclass from Chelsea's James, who announced her arrival at the World Cup with the match-winner against Denmark on Friday.
She helped England get off to the perfect start when she teed up Alessia Russo for the opener, and later slipped the ball through to Lauren Hemp to coolly place it into the bottom corner.
It was largely one-way traffic as England dominated and overwhelmed, James striking it first time into the corner from the edge of the box to make it 3-0 before another stunning finish was ruled out by video assistant referee (VAR) for offside in the build-up.
China knew they were heading out of the tournament unless they responded, so they came out with more aggression in the second half, unnerving England slightly when Shuang Wang scored from the penalty spot after VAR picked up a handball by defender Lucy Bronze.
But James was not done yet - she volleyed Jess Carter's deep cross past helpless goalkeeper Yu Zhu for England's fourth before substitute Chloe Kelly and striker Rachel Daly joined the party.
England, who had quietly gone about their business in the group stages, will have raised eyebrows with this performance before their last-16 match against Nigeria on Monday, which will be shown live on BBC One at 08:30 BST.
China are out of the competition after Denmark beat Haiti to finish in second place in Group D. England prove worth without Walsh
Manager Sarina Wiegman kept everyone guessing when she named her starting XI, with England fans anxiously waiting to see how they would set up without injured midfielder Keira Walsh.
Wiegman's response was to unleash England's attacking talent on a China side who struggled to match them in physicality, intensity and sharpness.
James oozed magic and unpredictability, Hemp used her pace to test China's defence and captain Millie Bright was ferocious in her tackling, winning the ball back on countless occasions.
After nudging past Haiti and Denmark with fairly underwhelming 1-0 wins, England were keen to impose themselves from the start. Although China had chances in the second half, they were always second best.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps will be disappointed not to keep a clean sheet, but she made two smart saves to deny Chen Qiaozhu.
While England are yet to meet a side ranked inside the world's top 10 at the tournament, this will help quieten doubts that they might struggle without the instrumental Walsh.
"We're really growing into the tournament now," said captain Bright. "We got a lot of criticism in the first two games but we were not concerned at all.
"It's unbelievable to be in the same team as [the youngsters]. It feels ridiculous and I'm quite proud. Players feeling like they can express themselves on the pitch is what we want."
James given standing ovation
The name on everyone's lips following England's win over Denmark was 'Lauren James', and those leaving Adelaide on Tuesday evening will struggle to forget her performance against China any time soon.
She punished China for the space they allowed her on the edge of the box in the first half and could have had a hat-trick were it not for the intervention of VAR.
Greeted on the touchline by a grinning Wiegman, James was substituted with time to spare in the second half and went off to a standing ovation from large sections of the stadium.
"She's special - a very special player for us and for women's football in general," said Kelly. "She's a special talent and the future is bright."
She became only the third player on record (since 2011) to be directly involved in five goals in a Women's World Cup game. With competition for attacking places in England's starting XI extremely high, James has proven she is far too good to leave out of the side and is quickly becoming a star at this tournament at the age of 21.
Tuesday 1st August 2023
Portugal 0 USA 0
Vietnam 0 Netherlands 7
China 1 England 6
Haiti 0 Denmark 2
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Womens' World Cup 2023: Germany OUT Surprise Exit After South Korea Draw - Highlights
Two-time champions Germany were sent crashing out of the Women's World Cup group stages in the biggest shock of the tournament thanks to a draw with South Korea.
BBC 3 AUG 2023
South Korea 1 Germany 1
Women's World Cup 2023: Germany suffer shock exit after South Korea draw
Two-time champions Germany are sent crashing out of the Women's World Cup group stages in the biggest shock of the tournament
Germany OUT After Morocco 1 Beat Colombia 0 - Highlights
Morocco are the only 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup debutants to win two matches at the tournament
Anissa Lahmari's goal was enough to help Morocco beat Colombia 1-0, securing a result that sees both sides qualify for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.
Womens' World Cup Groups A - H Tables 3 AUG
Womens' World Cup Group A table
Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. Switzerland-Q 5 3 1 0 2 2 0 +2
2. Norway-Q 4 3 1 1 1 6 1 +5
2. New Zealand-E 4 3 1 1 1 1 1 0
4. Philippines-E 3 3 1 2 0 1 8 -7
Women's World Cup Group B table
Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. Australia-Q 6 3 2 1 0 7 3 +4
2. Nigeria-Q 5 3 1 0 2 3 2 +1
3. Canada-E 4 3 1 1 1 2 4 -2
4. Rep. of Ireland-E 1 3 0 2 1 1 3 -2
Women's World Cup Group C table
Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. Japan-Q 9 3 3 0 0 11 0 +11
2. Spain-Q 6 3 2 1 0 8 4 +4
3. Zambia-E 3 3 1 2 0 3 11 -8
4. Costa Rica-E 0 3 0 3 0 1 -7
Women's World Cup Group D table
Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. England-Q 9 3 3 0 0 8 1 +7
2. Denmark-Q 6 3 2 1 0 3 1 +2
3. China-E 3 3 1 2 0 2 7 -5
4. Haiti-E 0 3 0 3 0 0 4 -4 4
Women's World Cup Group E table
Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. Netherlands-Q 7 3 2 0 1 9 1 +8
2. USA-Q 5 3 1 0 2 4 1 +3
3. Portugal-E 4 3 1 1 1 2 1 +1
4. Vietnam-E 0 3 0 3 0 0 12 -12
Women's World Cup Group F table
Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. France-Q 7 3 2 0 1 8 4 +4
2. Jamaica-Q 5 3 1 0 2 1 0 +1
3. Brazil 4 3 1 1 1 5 2 +3
4. Panama 0 3 0 3 0 3 11 -8
Women's World Cup Group G table
Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
1. Sweden-Q 9 3 3 0 0 9 1 +8
2. South Africa-Q 4 3 1 1 1 6 6 0
3. Italy-E 3 3 1 2 0 3 8 -4
4. Argentina-E 1 3 0 2 1 2 5 -3
Women's World Cup Group H table
Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
Colombia 6 3 2 1 0 4 2 +2
Morocco 6 3 2 1 0 2 6 -4
Germany 4 3 1 1 1 8 3 +5
South Korea 1 3 0 2 1 1 4 -3
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USA Out of The Womens' World Cup After Being Stunned by Sweden on Penalties on Night of Incredible Drama
Sweden 0 USA 0 ...Sweden WIN 5-4 on Penalties
BBC 6 AUG 2023
Chelsea sign Swedish goalkeeper Zecira Musovic
USA were denied by an inspired goalkeeping performance from Zecira Musovic.
The drama only ratcheted up further in the shootout. Three USA players, including Megan Rapinoe, missed before Sweden won in remarkable circumstances.
USA keeper Alyssa Naeher appeared to have saved Lina Hurtig's effort at the second attempt, having pushed the initial effort up before clawing it out.
But after checking with the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Stephanie Frappart awarded the goal and sparked wild Sweden celebrations.
Sweden go through to face Japan in the quarter-finals.
They were indebted to Musovic, who made 11 saves in a game where the USA looked more like the team which won the World Cup in 2015 and 2019 than the one which snuck through the group stage.
But they could not score and in the shootout Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelley O'Hara all missed, Rapinoe with what is her final action at a World Cup as she has announced she will retire at the end of the year.
It condemns the USA to their worst performance at a Women's World Cup. They had never previously failed to make it to the semi-finals.
Rapinoes' Nightmare Farewell as USA Crash Out
USA had not turned up to the World Cup party before Sunday. Flat and uninspired as they finished second in Group E while failing to win two first-stage matches for the first time in this competition, they have been subject to fierce criticism back home.
Manager Vlatko Andonovski had to make changes - especially as key midfielder Rose Lavelle was suspended for this game - and moved Julie Ertz from centre-back into midfield as the USA switched from 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-1.
It worked a treat in the first half as they dominated play and were only denied the lead by Musovic and the crossbar.
Trinity Rodman twice stung the gloves of Musovic before Lindsey Horan came even closer by rattling the woodwork with a header from a corner.
USA looked like a proud side stung into action by external criticism and internal knowledge that they have not been good enough so far. A ball recovery time of just six seconds in the first half was evidence of that.
They continued to make chances after the break, Horan and Alex Morgan denied by superb Musovic saves and Emily Sonnett shooting over from the edge of the area.
But they needed a goal to make their dominance count and, as they toiled for it, the crowd which had followed them to Melbourne were becoming more nervous as the game rolled on into extra time.
They continued to be denied by Musovic in the extra period as she saved from Morgan, Lynn Williams and Sophia Smith, with Andonovski sending on Rapinoe shortly before the 100th minute.
The 38-year-old has long been the team's defining symbol and inspiration - but here she blazed the fourth USA penalty wildly over the bar.
Smith put well wide when the USA would have advanced if she scored, before O'Hara struck the post.
The dreams of the USA being the first nation to win three successive World Cups is over. Their reign as undisputed queens of the global women's game is also finished.
Magnificent Musovic Saves Sweden
Sweden breezed through Group G with a 100% record. However, the four-time world champions are a big step up from South Africa, Italy and Argentina.
Sweden were reliant on Musovic, who spent most of last season as back-up for Women's Super League champions Chelsea and may have fallen further down the pecking order at Kingsmeadow after they signed England's Hannah Hampton - but she proved why she is number one for her country here.
In the 53th minute Horan's first-time shot following a low cross from the right seemed destined for the bottom corner, only for Musovic to make a brilliant low one-handed stop to her left despite being unsighted by Trinity Rodman stood in front of her.
Even better came in the final seconds of normal time as Morgan headed down from point-blank range, only for Musovic to palm the ball way.
Sweden did get more of a measure of their opponents as the game wore on, but still had to defend deep as waves of USA attacks crashed upon them. They did not have their first shot on target until the 85th minute, Sofia Jakobsson firing straight at Naeher.
Ultimately they were reliant on Musovic to get them to penalties - when the greatest drama played out, and the USA were toppled.
HIGHLIGHTS Sweden v USA
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England Beat Nigeria on Penalties
England Scraped Through to The Quarter-Finals of The Womens' World Cup With a Dramatic Penalty Shootout Victory Over Nigeria Despite Lauren James' Red Card.
BBC 7AUG 2023
England 0 Nigeria 0
England WIN 4-2 on Penalties
James (Dismissed at 87 minutes)
Despite the first penalty-taker, Georgia Stanway, firing wide, Nigeria missed their next two efforts and the European champions secured their spot in the last eight when Chloe Kelly smashed in the winning kick.
In an outburst of frustration, James stamped on Michelle Alozie's back in the 87th minute after losing possession and was rightly shown a red card following a video assistant referee (VAR) review.
England were given an almighty scare but face Colombia or Jamaica next at 11:30 BST on Saturday.
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Australia Beats Denmark to Reach The Womens' World Cup Quarter-Finals
Co-hosts Australia Reached The Womens' World Cup Quarter-Finals With a Clinical Win Over Denmark in The Last 16 at a Packed Stadium Australia.
BBC 7AUG 2023
Australia 2 Denmark 0
Caitlin Foord put the Matildas ahead in the 29th minute, finishing from a tight angle following a great pass from Mary Fowler.
Hayley Raso added a second in the 70th minute with a driven finish after good work from Emily van Egmond. Australia will face either France or Morocco in the last eight on Saturday.
Australia had only ever reached the last eight at the World Cup once before, in 2015, losing their four other knockout matches across the years.
They started slowly against Denmark but Stadium Australia in Sydney erupted after Fowler's great turn and pass set up Foord's opener on the break.
Encouraged by their goal the Matildas dominated the rest of the half with another Foord effort deflecting off Denmark defender Rikke Sevecke and dropping narrowly wide.
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France Through to QUARTER FINALS After an Easy Victory Over Morocco
BBC 8 AUG 2023
France 4 Morocco 0
France will play the hosts Australia in a mouthwatering quarter-final after an easy victory over Morocco. The match was effectively over after 23 minutes, when Eugenie Le Sommer put France 3-0 up after earlier goals from Kadiadiatou Diani and Kenza Dali.
Le Sommer got her second in a low-key second half, and Morocco’s glorious campaign petered out. They have still made history. Now France, who have scored 10 in their last two games, hope to do the same – by winning the World Cup for the first time.
QUARTER FINALS
Spain v Netherlands (Wellington, Friday, 1pm local time/2am BST)
Japan v Sweden (Auckland, Friday, 7.30pm local time/ 8.30am BST)
Australia v France (Brisbane, Saturday, 5pm local time/8am BST)
England v Colombia (Sydney, Saturday, 8.30pm local time/11.30am BST)
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Quarter-Finals: Spain 2 Netherlands 1 / Sweden 2 Japan 1
Spain Through to Semis After Beating Netherlands
Sweden Beat Japan to Progress to World Cup Semis
BBC 11 AUG 2023
Spain 2 Netherlands 1
Teenage winger Salma Paralluelo came off the bench to score a 111th-minute winner as Spain beat the Netherlands to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time.
Mariona Caldentey had appeared to give Spain the win in normal time when she slammed home an 80th-minute penalty via the post after Stefanie van der Gragt handled in the box.
Van der Gragt went from villain to hero by smashing home a stoppage-time equaliser - but Paralluelo found space in the area in extra time to put Spain's women into their first major semi-final for 26 years.
The Netherlands, runners-up in 2019 where they were beaten by the USA in the final, were outplayed for long periods although they should have taken the lead seconds before the winner, when Lineth Beerensteyn fired over from yards out.
Sweden 2 Japan 1
Sweden produced a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and leave Japan's Women's World Cup dreams in tatters.
Japan were seen as title contenders after gliding through the group stage and defeating Norway in the last 16.
Here, they fell behind to Amanda Ilestedt's goal before Manchester City midfielder Filippa Angeldahl doubled Sweden's lead from the penalty spot.
Japan were then awarded a controversial spot-kick, but Riko Ueki's 76th-minute attempt hit the bar, before West Ham's Honoka Hayashi pulled a goal back in the 87th minute.
That lifeline came moments after Aoba Fujino hit the woodwork from a free-kick, but Sweden saw the game out to make it into the last four.
New Arsenal defender Ilestedt has emerged as one of the players of the tournament, and she now has four goals.
This time she struck from the edge of the six-yard box in the 32nd minute after Japan failed to clear.
Goalkeeper Ayaka Yama****a kept Japan in the contest when she tipped an attempt by Sweden captain Kosovare Asllani onto the post, while Stina Blackstenius had earlier missed a glorious chance when the game was goalless.
There looked to be no coming back for Japan when Angeldahl doubled the lead after the video assistant referee (VAR) spotted a handball by Japan's Liverpool midfielder Fuka Nagano.
Japan had shone at this World Cup, scoring 14 times in their previous four matches.
But they struggled to test goalkeeper Zecira Musovic often enough at Eden Park as Sweden moved to within one win of a first World Cup final since 2003, when they lost to Germany in the final
Quarter-Final SAT
Australia v France 08:00
England v Colombia 11.30
Semi-Final 15 AUG
Spain v Sweden 09:00
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Australia 7 France 6 (ON PENALTIES) England 2 Colombia 1 - England & Australia Through to Semi-Finals
BBC 12 AUG 2023
Quarter-Finals
Australia 7 France 6
Co-hosts Australia reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time as they beat France in an incredible penalty shoot-out at Brisbane Stadium.
Fifa Women’s World Cup: hosts Australia triumph in dramatic shoot-out to reach semi-finals for the first time in history Australia edge out France with 7-6 victory in shoot-out, as Cortnee Vine scores the winning penalty
England 2 Colombia 1
England come from behind to reach semi-finals
Georgia Stanway stood on her own, isolated in a pocket of space. With her hands in the air, she saw the move before it unfolded. England had been searching for the gaps against Colombia, but going behind only sharpened their focus.
After the explosion of Colombia’s goal, England could have lost their heads, but Stanway found hers and then the space. One thumping finish from Alessia Russo later and England were heading towards the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Semi-Finals
Spain v Sweden 9am TUE 15 AUG
Australia v England 11am WED 16 AUG
FINAL 11am SUN 20 AUG
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Womens' World Cup - SEMI-Final Spain 2 Sweden 1
Spain Beat Sweden to Reach Final For First Time
BBC 15 AUG 2023
Spain 2 Sweden 1
Captain Olga Carmona scored an 89th-minute winner to spark wild scenes of jubilation among their supporters at Eden Park.
Sweden - who have now lost back-to-back World Cup semi-finals - had equalised through Rebecka Blomqvist just 93 seconds earlier and it looked like the match would be going to extra time.
A game of few chances had sparked into life when substitute Salma Paralluelo, 19, gave Spain the lead with just 10 minutes remaining.
They will face England or co-hosts Australia in the final in Sydney on Sunday.
Explosive Finish After Cagey 80 Minutes
While Spain's players celebrated wildly on the pitch at full-time, Sweden's dropped to the floor as their World Cup dream came to an end.
There was little evidence of what was to come during a tight and cagey opening 80 minutes.
Spain boss Jorge Vilda opted to recall two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, whose minutes on the pitch have been limited as she returns from a serious knee injury.
And it was Putellas who brought the biggest cheer of the opening half from the sell-out 43,217 crowd when she nutmegged Manchester City's Filippa Angeldahl.
It took until the 42nd minute for the first shot on target, Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo denied her third goal of the tournament by her Barcelona team-mate Cata Coll.
Spain dominated possession but Sweden's defence, which has been solid and resolute for the past month, frustrated their opponents for long periods, while the Swedes once again used a familiar weapon to try and find a breakthrough.
Seven of their 11 goals at this tournament before the semi-final had come from set-pieces but Coll, who had not started a senior game for Spain prior to the World Cup, stood up well to Sweden's inswinging corners, which had caused havoc in previous matches.
Then came the explosive finish.
Paralluelo, who scored the winner in the quarter-final against the Netherlands, kept her composure to fire Spain ahead before substitute Blomqvist poked home the equaliser.
With extra time looming, Carmona sent Spain through with a shot which went in off the bar following a corner.
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England BEATS Australia to Reach The FINAL With Spain 20 AUG on The World Stage
The Lionesses became the first English side since 1966 to reach the final on the world stage.
BBC 16 AUG 2023
England 3 Australia 1
It caps a sensational two years under manager Sarina Wiegman as England, crowned European champions for the first time last year on home soil, showed their superiority and know-how to see off an Australia side spurred on by a nation who have been inspired by the Matildas' success.
Ella Toone gave England the lead in the first half with a superb first-time strike which sailed into the top corner.
The Lionesses controlled proceedings until the second half when Australia threw everything at them and star striker Sam Kerr - starting her first match of the tournament - struck a 25-yard stunner over goalkeeper Mary Earps' head to make it 1-1.
But England, as they so often do, found a way back into the game when Lauren Hemp pounced on a defensive error to restore their lead, before Alessia Russo made sure of victory late on.
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FIFAs' President Infantino Sparks Backlash With Comments on World Cup;
Womens' World Cup 2023: Fifa President Gianni Infantino Said Women Must Push Open The Door to Equality if They Want More Money...
BBC 18 AUG 2023
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says women who "pick the right fights" can "convince us men what we have to do" to bring progress in women's football.
With two matches still to play, including Saturday's third place play-off between Sweden and Australia (09:00 BST), the Women's World Cup has been watched by a tournament record 1.85m fans inside stadiums.
"This World Cup generated over $570m (£447m) in revenues, and so we broke even," said Infantino.
"We didn't lose any money and we generated the second highest income of any sport, besides of course the men's World Cup, at a global stage."
There remains a huge discrepancy in prize money between the men's and women's tournaments, with the record $110m (£86.1m) for this World Cup some way short of the $440m (£346m) on offer to teams at last year's men's finals in Qatar, where 3.4m fans were in attendance.
"Equal pay in the World Cup? We are going in that direction " said Infantino laughing.
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Womens' World Cup FINAL: England Suffer Agonising Loss to Spain - La Roja Win Trophy For First Time
Lionesses Miss Out on Final Glory After Unworthy Win to Spain
BBC 20 AUG 2023
Spain 1 England 0
Spains' Dirty Tricks Caused Injuries...
Elbow Leaves Greenwoods' Face Bloodied
Alex Greenwood is down with a bloodied face here - a worry for England if there is a concussion.
It follows a duel with Salma Paralluelo, who receives a yellow card for what was a knee into her opponent's face.
Sarina Wiegman gathered everyone in the middle of the pitch, staff included. But there's no denying it, this is a cruel end to a wonderful tournament.
Closely missing out on repeating their success at Euros 2022, Sarina Wiegman's team fought to the very end at a packed-out Stadium Australia in Sydney.
But a first-half goal by Spain's Olga Carmona, who shot across Mary Earps into the far corner in the 28th minute, broke England's hearts.
Somewhere down there Spains' celebrations are only just getting started. It's going to be a long night of partying for La Roja. Jorge Vilda looked to the sky and raised his arms before letting out a yell at full time.
Controversy has followed him at every turn at this tournament.
Vilda has cobbled together an uneasy peace after 15 of his players walked out before the competition.
In September, the footballers submitted identical emails to the Real Federacion Espanola de Futbol withdrawing their services if "significant" concerns over their "emotional state" and "health" were not addressed.
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