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The USA Women's Water Polo team secured a thrilling 12-10 victory over the Netherlands in Rotterdam at the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Ryann Neushul led the charge with four goals in a nail-biting match that saw the Americans rally in the final quarter.
England's women's football team marked a major milestone with their 500th international match, defeating Iceland 1-0 in a hard-fought World Cup qualifier. Captain Leah Williamson led the Lionesses to victory in Reykjavik, keeping their perfect qualification record intact.
Nigeria's under-20 women's football team has kicked off intense preparations in Abuja for their shot at the 2026 World Cup. The Falconets face Malawi in a crucial two-leg qualifier that could send them to Poland this September.
England manager Sarina Wiegman has handed midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson her first senior national team call-up at just 17 years old. The teenager was reportedly left speechless when she learned she'd be joining the squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.
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.
Three Las Vegas Aces stars dominated the court in World Cup qualifying games, leading their countries to decisive victories. Team USA crushed Puerto Rico 91-48 while Spain topped Senegal 84-51.
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.
After eight months of injury setbacks limited her to just 13 WNBA games, basketball star Caitlin Clark is ready to wear a Team USA jersey for the first time. The NCAA's all-time scoring leader will compete in next week's FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
Nigeria's five-time champion D'Tigress basketball team announced their 12-player roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in France this March. The squad features 11 players from their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship win.
The England women's football team launched their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign with a stunning 6-1 victory over Ukraine. Three players scored twice each as the Lionesses showed their championship form in their first competitive match since winning the Euros.
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.
Ireland's women's hockey team secured their first-ever FIH Hockey Pro League victory over powerhouse Australia with a commanding 4-1 comeback win in Hobart. The triumph marks a turning point for Irish hockey as they head into crucial World Cup qualifiers next month.
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.
WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston will represent Team USA at the World Cup Qualifiers in Puerto Rico next month. Five players, including Clark, will make their competitive senior national team debuts.
Haiti's Under-17 women's soccer team, the Grenadières, dominated the Cayman Islands 3-0 in their third World Cup qualifier, staying undefeated and moving closer to Morocco 2026. The young athletes have now scored 14 goals while allowing just one across three matches.
Haiti's under-17 women's soccer team crushed their World Cup qualifying opener 6-1 against Antigua and Barbuda, announcing their arrival on the international stage. Rising star Kerdina Lamour scored twice in a performance that has fans believing in the future of Haitian women's soccer.
The fast-paced indoor soccer variant futsal now reaches 30 million players worldwide, helping develop tomorrow's soccer stars. Azerbaijan just beat Denmark in friendly matches as both nations gear up for World Cup qualifiers.