Women's World Cup

Read about the World Cup Australia-New Zealand 2023 running from July 20th-August 20th, including fixtures, results, analysis and more.

Second-half Alessia Russo strike sends England into World Cup semi-final

Colombia took the lead but England fought back and will next face tournament co-hosts Australia

Sat Aug 12 2023 - 13:57

Australia edge France in penalty drama to reach first World Cup semi-final

Hosts through to last four as Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold saves three French penalties

Sat Aug 12 2023 - 12:59

Sweden hold off Japan fightback to reach World Cup semi-finals

In other quarter-final, Spain secure spot in last four with extra-time win over Netherlands

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 11:54

Sportswoman of the Month: Katie McCabe

Ireland captain led by example in the Women’s World Cup following a stellar season with Arsenal

By Mary HanniganFri Aug 11 2023 - 05:00

France through to World Cup quarters after Le Sommer scores brace against Morocco

Hosts Australia up next for the French in Brisbane on Saturday

By Jonathan Liew at Hindmarsh Stadium, AdelaideTue Aug 08 2023 - 16:07

Women’s World Cup 2023 knock-out stages: Your complete guide to the fixtures and results

Full schedule of matches, the route to the final and the race for the golden boot

Tue Aug 08 2023 - 13:48

Colombia’s Catalina Usme ends Jamaica’s fairytale run in World Cup

South Americans will now face a quarter-final against England after hard-fought win

By Jo KhanTue Aug 08 2023 - 11:31

Harriet Scott calls time on Republic of Ireland career to become a doctor

Birmingham defender was part of Pauw’s squad that travelled to World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand

Mon Aug 07 2023 - 19:13

Women’s World Cup: Sam Kerr returns as Australia book place in quarter-finals in front of 75,784 fans

The Matildas reach the last eight for just the second time in the team’s history

By Kieran PenderMon Aug 07 2023 - 15:13

England through to Women’s World Cup quarter-finals after edging Nigeria on penalties

Keira Walsh returned as Lauren James was sent off for violent conduct

By Suzanne WrackMon Aug 07 2023 - 12:27

The FAI must know coaches run out of road if they don’t harness player power

Tipping point: Katie McCabe was out of line at the Women’s World Cup and Vera Pauw reacted poorly. The dressingroom verdict will help determine what the FAI does next

By Denis WalshMon Aug 07 2023 - 06:00

Defending World Cup champions USA knocked out by Sweden after dramatic penalty shoot-out

Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic proves the hero as four-time champions are knocked out in Round of 16

By Sophie Downey at Melbourne Rectangular StadiumSun Aug 06 2023 - 16:34

Daphne van Domselaar keeps South Africa at bay as Dutch set up quarter-final with Spain

Goalkeeper plays starring role at Sydney Football Stadium with a number of crucial saves

Sun Aug 06 2023 - 12:32

Women’s World Cup: Ireland player-by-player review

No one can accuse Vera Pauw’s groundbreaking team of taking it easy during three hard-fought matches in Australia

By Louise LawlessSun Aug 06 2023 - 06:08

Louise Lawless: Fans bought into the World Cup. Why didn’t the corporate world?

The future of Irish women’s football is bright. When will the penny drop for brands and advertisers?

By Louise LawlessSun Aug 06 2023 - 06:00

Women’s World Cup: Japan and Spain book quarter-final slots as knock-out rounds get underway

Japan see off Norway to make last eight for a fourth time while Spain hammer Switzerland to make quarters for a first time

Sat Aug 05 2023 - 13:11

Karen Duggan: World Cup success of smaller nations makes you think it could have been Ireland

We don’t have a huge pool of talent, but we’ve got some excellent footballers like Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan

By Karen DugganSat Aug 05 2023 - 05:00

Germany might be sticking around at the Women’s World Cup after all

USA not feeling the love from back home and the trickiest broadcasting moment from the last week

By Mary HanniganFri Aug 04 2023 - 18:06

Germany left reeling by ‘horror exit’ from World Cup

One of the pre-tournament favourites were knocked out after a draw against South Korea

By Kate Connolly in BerlinFri Aug 04 2023 - 09:51

Girls in Green welcomed home after World Cup: ‘We want to inspire the next generation’

‘We want to push on and make major tournaments a regular thing,’ says captain Katie McCabe

By Nathan JohnsThu Aug 03 2023 - 21:07

Zambia coach accused of rubbing his hands over the chest of one of his players

Fifa has confirmed it received an official complaint about the alleged incident involving Bruce Mwape

By Ed Aarons and Romain MolinaThu Aug 03 2023 - 19:29

Germany crash out of World Cup after drawing with South Korea as Morocco progress

Africans qualify for last 16 along with Colombia, who they beat in other group game

Thu Aug 03 2023 - 13:37

FAI press pause on Vera Pauw decision - publicly at least

Amber Barrett takes to social media to give her thoughts on the World Cup experience

By Mary HanniganWed Aug 02 2023 - 15:48

Jamaica knock Brazil out to advance to last-16 in just their second Women’s World Cup

Marta Cox makes history for Panama but France respond with six goals

Wed Aug 02 2023 - 14:27

South Africa into the knockout stages with a last-gasp win over Italy

Kgatlana delivers South Africa’s first Women’s World Cup win as Sweden beat Argentina

Wed Aug 02 2023 - 12:30

Mary Hannigan: Awkward homecoming on the cards when Ireland return from Women’s World Cup

No word yet on Vera Pauw’s future, as Darragh Ó Sé picks his team of the year

By Mary HanniganWed Aug 02 2023 - 09:33

Karen Duggan: If I was Vera Pauw, I’d probably say ‘thanks for everything’ and slip away quietly

We need clarity on the future of the women’s game and the call must be made now on Pauw’s managerial reign

By Karen DugganWed Aug 02 2023 - 05:00

FAI facing big decision as they ponder Pauw’s future

Simmering tensions within the squad finally surfaced in the open disagreement between captain Katie McCabe and the Republic’s coach

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Aug 01 2023 - 19:00

Lauren James steers England to last 16 with two of six goals against China

Dynamic forward has hat-trick denied only by a controversial VAR call

By Suzanne WrackTue Aug 01 2023 - 17:02

USA stumble into knockout stages of Women’s World Cup after draw with Portugal

Dunedin delight as Dutch put seven past Vietnam to top group

Tue Aug 01 2023 - 10:54

Tensions emerge between Pauw and McCabe as Ireland’s World Cup ends

Ireland coach brushes off team captain’s demand to have Sinead Farrelly replaced in the 70th minute against Nigeria

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Aug 01 2023 - 05:00

Ireland fans celebrate in Brisbane as women bow out of World Cup: ‘They’ve put football on the map for little girls’

Scoreless draw with Nigeria in Ireland’s final game in the tournament fails to dampen celebrations among thousands of Irish fans

By Kate McDonald in BrisbaneMon Jul 31 2023 - 16:26

TV View: Diane Caldwell makes her World Cup debut, apparently it only took 84 years

As for Courtney and that save: from this day forth, let her be known as Banksy Brosnan

By Mary HanniganMon Jul 31 2023 - 16:02

‘She’s not the coach’: Vera Pauw reprimands Katie McCabe over call to ‘freshen up’ team

Ireland captain remonstrated with her manager in the latter stages of final World Cup game against Nigeria

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Jul 31 2023 - 16:00

Denise O’Sullivan revels in more freedom to finally deliver world-class showing

Talented midfielder believes Ireland will take a lot from their inaugural appearance at a big tournament

By Louise LawlessMon Jul 31 2023 - 15:37

Ireland 0 Nigeria 0: How the Irish players rated - Courtney Brosnan does a Gordon Banks

David Gorman looks at the performances of Vera Pauw’s side in their final World Cup game

By David GormanMon Jul 31 2023 - 15:13

Australia storm into World Cup last 16 as four-goal rout sends Canada out

Hayley Raso scores twice in Melbourne as co-hosts knock Olympic champions out of tournament

By Kieran Pender at Melbourne Rectangular StadiumMon Jul 31 2023 - 14:17

Katie McCabe breaks ranks as Ireland’s World Cup adventure ends with scoreless draw

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan helps Ireland claim a first World Cup point in Brisbane

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Jul 31 2023 - 13:43

Ireland 0 Nigeria 0 FT: Ireland conclude their World Cup with a point as Australia go through

Solid performance by Vera Pauw’s women but could not find a way through to score

By David GormanMon Jul 31 2023 - 13:11

Ireland’s World Cup journey has felt like a rebuke to everyone who has belittled women’s sport

Our women will eventually have their own Italia ‘90, but until then we have McCabe’s corner goal and Australia 2023

By Louise LawlessMon Jul 31 2023 - 05:00

After the World Cup, Ireland’s six ‘unattached’ players will be focusing on finding a new club

World Cup Digest: Sam Kerr’s rugby coach superfan; New Zealand’s futile football statue; Colombia’s new star; and Lindsey Horan on Lindsey Horan

By Mary HanniganMon Jul 31 2023 - 05:00

Louise Quinn on being called up to the front: ‘I’m told to go up there, I’m going to give it everything that I have’

Birmingham city skipper is the glue that keeps Ireland’s defence intact, but when Ireland go behind, she is often the one called on to get a goal or create one

By Gavin CummiskeySun Jul 30 2023 - 16:27

Ireland could still do Australia and Canada a favour in this last match – as long as Nigeria don’t catch fire

With nothing to play for but pride and legacy, Ireland should deliver an emotionally charged first-half performance, but they could easily fall off a cliff thereafter

By Gavin CummiskeySun Jul 30 2023 - 16:00

‘We love you’: Katie McCabe thanks hundreds of Ireland fans in Brisbane in advance of Nigeria game

Women's World Cup: Supporters share their pride as they follow the Girls in Green around Australia

By Kate McDonaldSun Jul 30 2023 - 14:00

Women’s World Cup round-up: Coach Klimkova proud of New Zealand despite exit

Colombia score late to secure stunning win over Germany; Morocco shock South Korea for first World Cup win; Norway sneak into knock-out stages

Sun Jul 30 2023 - 13:39

Vera Pauw critical of FAI over contract delay ahead of final World Cup game

Ireland manager is seeking a two-year extension to guide the team into 2025 European Championships

By Gavin CummiskeySun Jul 30 2023 - 07:49

Ireland’s luck was out with the World Cup draw but the tournament told them the scale of the job

Wherever this team goes now, they’ll always have those 44 minutes on Wednesday against Canada to build on

By Malachy ClerkinSun Jul 30 2023 - 06:00

France edge Brazil as late header decides World Cup clash

Sweden hammer Italy to progress to knockout stages after just two games

Sat Jul 29 2023 - 15:53

Keira Walsh’s World Cup hangs in the balance after scan reveals no ACL injury

Barcelona midfielder will miss England’s final group-stage clash with China

By Suzanne WrackSat Jul 29 2023 - 14:01

Sam Kerr declares herself fit to play against Olympic champions Canada

Her participation in training on Saturday was her first full session with the Matildas since suffering calf injury

By Kieran PenderSat Jul 29 2023 - 13:21

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