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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 headlines with summaries.
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What to expect as the Football Ferns step into the World Cup spotlight
17 Jul 2023Explainer - The Football Ferns are hoping for better as they look to shake off indifferent form when the country hosts its biggest sporting event ever in a few days. RNZ takes a look at the star…
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Norway seeking revenge at FIFA World Cup
14 Jul 2023Norway striker Ada Hegerberg said her side are ready for revenge at the upcoming World Cup after a disappointing showing in last year's European Championships.
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Ferns vow best still to come: 'We will grab this opportunity'
13 Jul 2023The Football Ferns are facing a similar predicament to their world champion rugby counterparts entering the biggest tournament of their lives on home soil on the back of a run of mostly mediocre form.
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USA captain a fan of Football Ferns leaders
13 Jul 2023USA women's football captain Alex Morgan is a fan of the Football Ferns' leaders.
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The world's best female footballers ready to show their skills
12 Jul 2023Some of football's greatest players have started arriving in New Zealand and Australia, chasing the biggest prize in the game.
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World Champions USA on a charm offensive in NZ
11 Jul 2023Defending champions USA want to win over the New Zealand public during the Women's Football World Cup.
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Football Ferns back to winning ways
11 Jul 2023The Football Ferns have ended their 10-game winless streak 10 days ahead of the Women's Football World Cup kicking off on home soil.
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Zambia women's football team welcomed at Tūrangawaewae Marae
12 Jul 2023Two cultures came together as the Zambian women's football team was officially welcomed to Aotearoa with a powhiri at Tūrangawaewae Marae at Ngāruawāhia.
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Zambia and Philippines' football teams arrive in Auckland to excited fans
10 Jul 2023Just 10 sleeps away from kick-off at the FIFA Women's World Cup, migrant communities are getting together to welcome their teams and cheer for their home countries.
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Zambia footballers arrive for World Cup as questions arise over coach's behaviour
10 Jul 2023Members of Zambia's women's football team have arrived in New Zealand amid allegations of sexual misconduct against their coach.
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Football star Megan Rapinoe to retire later this year
10 Jul 2023USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.
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Robertson encourages New Zealanders to get their tickets ahead of FIFA World Cup opening
12 Jul 2023The Minister for Sport and Recreation believes New Zealanders need to "pick up their game" around ticket sales ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup opening next week.
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Zambia women's football coach denies sexual misconduct allegations
11 Jul 2023Zambia's women's football coach has touched down in New Zealand and denies claims of sexual misconduct.
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Wearing 'OneLove' armbands not worth the risk
4 Jul 2023Australia football Sam Kerr captain says it's not worth the risk to wear "OneLove" armbands during World Cup.
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Full of dribble: Wayne Brown shows off football skills
5 Jul 2023Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has welcomed the world to Eden Park for the FIFA Women's World Cup by showing off his football skills on the roof of the stadium.
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FIFA clear World Cup captains to wear inclusive armbands
1 Jul 2023Captains will be permitted to wear armbands with messages about inclusion, gender equality and peace at the Women's World Cup.
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Football Ferns unveil World Cup squad
30 Jun 2023Football Ferns head coach Jitka Klimková has unveiled her squad for the FIFA Women's World Cup, with 10 players set to make their debut at the sport's pinnacle event.
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NZ Football rallying support for FIFA World Cup squad
30 Jun 2023"We are only 20 days away people, 20 days!"
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Rapinoe: FIFA World Cup will be transformational for women's sport
28 Jun 2023The World Cup in New Zealand and Australia will be a transformational moment for women's sport, US forward Megan Rapinoe says.
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Giant O added to Wellington sign to mark FIFA Women's World Cup
27 Jun 2023The Wellington 'blown away' sign has had a sporty makeover, with a giant football temporarily subbing in for the 'O'.
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FIFA concerned about World Cup ticket sales in NZ
22 Jun 2023Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand need to lift ticket sales in coming weeks given the relatively modest "selling power" of the national Football Ferns team, FIFA executive Sarai Bareman has said.
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Rapinoe and Morgan named for fourth World Cup
22 Jun 2023Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan will play in their fourth Women's World Cup alongside a number of new faces in the USA side.
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Trophy arrival fires up fan fervour for FIFA World Cup matches
23 Jun 2023Excitement is building in Dunedin as the trophy landed in the city, just four weeks before the tournament kicks off.
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World Cup will be broadcast in Europe
15 Jun 2023Next month's Women's World Cup will be broadcast, ending the threat of a blackout in Europe's top football nations.
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