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Papua New Guinea's women's soccer team made history with a 1-0 victory over American Samoa, reaching their first ever FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying final. One goal was all it took to secure their spot in Wednesday's championship match and guarantee a chance at reaching the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
England manager Sarina Wiegman has selected 17-year-old midfielder Erica Parkinson for the senior national team, giving the multilingual rising star her first chance to train with the Lionesses. The teenager, who plays professionally in Portugal and speaks four languages, represents a new generation of talent stepping into the spotlight.
Two national teams just punched their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, marking major milestones for women's soccer in Asia. The Philippines earned their second-ever World Cup berth while North Korea returned to the global stage after years away.
After missing most of the 2025 season with injuries, basketball star Caitlin Clark returned to lead Team USA to a perfect 5-0 record and earned MVP honors at the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers. The Indiana Fever guard averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 assists per game in her senior team debut.
The American women's basketball team swept through qualifying undefeated, leading the charge as 16 nations locked in their spots for September's World Cup in Germany. From rising stars to veteran champions, the tournament showcased the best of women's basketball around the globe.
Sixteen years after her backflip goal launched her career, Sam Kerr leads Australia's Matildas into a quarter-final rematch against North Korea in her hometown of Perth. A win secures their spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup.
A majority of Dutch lawmakers are fighting to stop the public broadcaster from charging bars and restaurants to show World Cup matches. They argue taxpayers already fund NOS and shouldn't have to pay twice.
New Zealand's Football Ferns dominated the first round of World Cup qualifying with three straight wins, including a 3-0 victory over American Samoa. The team now advances to semifinals at home in Hamilton with a chance to represent Oceania at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Two teams have punched their tickets to the FIFA Women's World Cup Oceania semifinals, with New Zealand dominating 8-0 and American Samoa pulling off their second straight upset win. The semifinals will be held in Hamilton, New Zealand next month.
Shree Charani went from playing cricket on dusty village grounds in Andhra Pradesh to becoming India's second-highest wicket-taker at the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. Her journey proves that small-town dreams can reach the world stage when belief meets determination.
Nigeria's U-20 women's soccer team secured their spot in the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup with a confident 2-1 victory over Senegal. The win continues an incredible streak: the Falconets have qualified for every U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament began.
A North East rugby club that launched its first women's team just months ago will welcome England's World Cup trophy in recognition of its community work. The February 17 event will feature free training sessions and a boot donation drive.
FIFA launched the 2027 Women's World Cup brand in Rio de Janeiro with an emblem inspired by the Brazilian flag and a slogan calling fans to "GO EPIC." South America will host the tournament for the first time in history.