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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 headlines with summaries.
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World Cup: Japan hammer Spain to top Group C
1 Aug 2023Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.
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Australia blitz Canada to seal place in World Cup knockouts
1 Aug 2023Hayley Raso scored a first half brace and Mary Fowler struck after the break as Australia crushed Canada 4-0 to storm into the last 16 of the World Cup.
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Nigeria into World Cup last 16
1 Aug 2023Nigeria advanced to the Women's World Cup knockout stages for the third time in their history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland.
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Zambia beat Costa Rica for first World Cup win
1 Aug 2023Debutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica in Hamilton.
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Lack of goals hurts Football Ferns as they bow out of World Cup
31 Jul 2023The Football Ferns World Cup run came to an end on Sunday night in Dunedin and a lack of goals played a big part in their demise.
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Football Ferns eliminated from World Cup
31 Jul 2023New Zealand is out of the FIFA World Cup following a 0-0 draw with Switzerland in their final Group A game in Dunedin.
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World Cup roundup: Colombia stuns Germany, NZ out, Norway through
31 Jul 2023Colombia upset Germany, co-hosts exit and Norway score six at FIFA World Cup.
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World Cup: Eden Park apologises after false alarm during match
2 Aug 2023Eden Park has apologised to fans after a false alarm sounded and some exit doors were locked during last night's World Cup match, but says its systems worked as intended. Audio
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FIFA World Cup live updates: Football Ferns vs Switzerland
30 Jul 2023The Football Ferns still have a chance to achieve the unthinkable - advancing to the knockout stage on the back of a strong performance against the Swiss in Dunedin tonight.
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'We started it all': The first Football Ferns are still fighting to tell their story
30 Jul 2023While much has changed since New Zealand won the Women's Asian Cup in 1975, their triumph remains largely unrecognised.
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FIFA boss sees passion for football in several Pacific nations
1 Aug 2023World football boss Gianni Infantino has visited several Pacific nations and territories, making the most of his time in Oceania while overseeing the Women's World Cup.
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Five-star Sweden book World Cup last 16 berth
30 Jul 2023Sweden have found a silver bullet in their threat from set pieces, as they thrashed Italy 5-0 to book their spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
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'They played incredibly well' - Sadness and pride as Football Ferns exit World Cup
31 Jul 2023Football Ferns fans say they're feeling disappointed but proud after a nail-biting 0-0 draw against Switzerland.
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Mayor defends city after Spanish team reportedly leaves early due to boredom
30 Jul 2023The mayor of Palmerston North has entered the fray to defend his city's reputation as an international sporting host.
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Women's World Cup: Steel Roses outkicking the men
At home, China's women's national football team is known as the Steel Roses, and sometimes the country's real national team, and they are giving the men's team a run for their money when it comes to…
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'Super excited': Dunedin fans determined to outdo Eden Park in support for Football Ferns
28 Jul 2023Dunedin football fans are fizzing ahead of hosting the Football Ferns' crucial showdown against Switzerland this Sunday. Audio
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Australia suffer shock World Cup loss to Nigeria
28 Jul 2023Nigeria produced the first major shock of the FIFA World Cup as they stunned Australia 3-2 to leave the co-hosts' tournament hopes on thin ice.
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Champions United States held 1-1 by Dutch in World Cup thriller
28 Jul 2023A second-half goal from co-captain Lindsey Horan allowed the United States to fight back for a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands.
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FIFA Women's World Cup: Brazilian fans showing support for all teams
26 Jul 2023Brazilian football fans across the motu are coming together to support other nations in the World Cup, celebrating as if it is their own team.
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'We're happy': Fans from afar show true colours at USA-Dutch showdown
27 Jul 2023The highly anticipated Women's World Cup clash between the US and the Netherlands in Wellington today ended with a draw.
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World Cup: Spain, Japan reach knockout stage, Canada win
27 Jul 2023Jennifer Hermoso and Alba Redondo each scored twice to help Spain advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 5-0 romp over Zambia in Auckland.
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Dream still alive for Football Ferns despite nightmare in Wellington
26 Jul 2023It wasn't the result New Zealand fans were wanting but the dream stays alive for the Football Ferns at the World Cup.
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Football Ferns must regain grit after Philippines upset
26 Jul 2023Co-hosts New Zealand must recapture their grit, coach Jitka Klimkova said after the Football Ferns suffered a crushing blow at the World Cup.
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Norway on brink of World Cup exit as top teams pull away
26 Jul 2023A scoreless World Cup draw with Switzerland leaves former superpower Norway on the cusp of another elimination.
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