Read about the World Cup Australia-New Zealand 2023 running from July 20th-August 20th, including fixtures, results, analysis and more.
Two decades before the first Fifa Women’s World Cup, six teams competed in front of huge crowds in Mexico City in an almost-forgotten tournament
The Republic of Ireland forward reflects on a year of ups and downs - including a World Cup appearance and a public backlash - and tells of her relaunch in Belgium
Fittingly it was Ireland’s inspirational captain Katie McCabe who scored her country’s first ever goal in the Women’s World Cup
Katie McCabe scaled new heights with both Arsenal and the Republic of Ireland in 2023 and is already focused on the next chapter in a glittering career
Even shooting the breeze about how we can improve our league is a good thing, not much of that was done before
Rubiales says he will appeal decision made by Fifa for his behaviour in the aftermath of Spain’s World Cup final win
Job one for the FAI is to sort out the Metropolitan Girls’ League and let young players play
Many players stated they would not play until major changes in RFEF in wake of Rubiales incident
Rubiales kissed midfielder Jenni Hermoso during World Cup trophy presentation without consent
Complaint cites concerns that kiss planted on footballer Jenni Hermoso could constitute sexual assault
Spanish footballer accuses federation president of sexual assault over kiss he planted on her after World Cup victory
42-year-old has been in charge for the last eight years and led side to last month’s Women’s World Cup title
Manager Luis de la Fuente had previously apologised for applauding Rubiales
Silence from the association has left the public confused as to why the manager who got Ireland to their only World Cup has been sent packing
Former Ireland manager says association’s CEO and director of football interfered in ‘technical football matters’ during tournament
The handling of recent scandals involving Luis Rubiales and Mason Greenwood, and others, has confirmed that too many men in sport think women should just put up with injustices
Logic dictated that Ireland needed a change after the Women's World Cup, and the successor to the Dutch woman must be strong-minded - Damien Duff ticks all the boxes
Former assistant manager to Pauw will be in charge for the crucial Nations League games against Northern Ireland and Hungary next month
His Trumpian response elevated what was an unwanted kiss into a tableau of abuse of power
Pauw led Ireland to a first ever Women’s World Cup this summer
Player view paramount as director of football Marc Canham submits detailed report on World Cup adventure
Woman has locked herself inside church due to ‘inhumane treatment’ of the Spanish soccer federation chief
Rubiales says he will use Fifa inquiry to prove innocence but government minister says he should not lead Spanish soccer
Spain women’s coaching staff resigns – with the exception of Vilda – over federation president kissing player Jenni Hermoso
Hermoso accused federation of ‘hostile and controlling culture’ as squad refuses to play while Rubiales remains in post
Luis Rubiales sent Spain into convulsions this week, first with his behaviour at the World Cup final and then with his refusal to resign
The 46-year-old kissed midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation after Spain’s victory in World Cup final
Rubiales issued an apology via video on Monday for kissing player Jenni Hermoso
US dominance of women’s football as a national team and intellectual influence notably in decline
Luis Rubiales gave the Spain player an unsolicited kiss during celebrations of their World Cup win
Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales facing scrutiny after kissing Jennifer Hermoso during the celebrations
Manager vindicated by final victory after bitter dispute with several absent players
The work of thousands of youth coaches is evident now in the textbook technique the Spanish have turned into a national style
Alex Scott’s polite skewering of Bronze at half time was tremendous, proof that punditing on women’s football has come a long way from the days of ‘ah sure, mistakes happen’
London correspondent Mark Paul shared the highs and lows of the English supporters at the Regent pub in Balham
Olga Carmona scores the winner as European champions beaten in Sydney
Spanish players’ dispute with Jorge Vilda in stark contrast to the unity of England under Sarina Wiegman
Successful manager has ‘no plans to leave’ before deal ends in 2025
At 30, the Republic of Ireland defender is stepping away from football to devote herself fully to the medical profession – but she has no regrets as she looks back at her career
The Women’s World Cup final on Sunday will showcase the talents of two impressive custodians, Cata Coll of Spain and Mary Earps of England
The 19-year-old has taken the tournament by storm despite making her debut in November
US suffered earliest ever exit from World Cup with loss to Sweden in last 16
England have learned the hard way what it takes to win a tournament – defeat in this semi-final has given Australia a crash course
Rival nations have caught up and the US’s World Cup failure is in part due to a faltering youth production line undermined by an inequitable pay-to-play model
England set up all-European final against Spain on Sunday despite best efforts of Sam Kerr
Owen Farrell decision ‘beggars belief’; Keith Earls on ‘monumental day’ of 100th cap; Seán Moran on Kerry’s final fall-off
Country has become football-crazy as the host nation prepares to face old enemy England in the semi-final in Sydney
Sweden miss out in cagey contest where game suddenly sprung into life in the final stages with three goals in the final 10 minutes
Sweden are the highest-ranked nation remaining and are appearing in their fifth World Cup semi-final
England’s performance in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat of Colombia was a big improvement on the last-16 shootout defeat of Nigeria but the Lionesses have yet to put in a display that wows
Colombia took the lead but England fought back and will next face tournament co-hosts Australia
Hosts through to last four as Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold saves three French penalties
In other quarter-final, Spain secure spot in last four with extra-time win over Netherlands
Ireland captain led by example in the Women’s World Cup following a stellar season with Arsenal
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
