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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.
Hannah Hampton made four crucial second-half saves to protect England's 1-0 victory over Iceland, keeping their perfect World Cup qualifying record intact. The Chelsea goalkeeper's heroics helped England maintain their spot at the top of their qualifying group.
A 19-year-old playing her first international match scored the opening goal as the Netherlands defeated France 2-1 to take the lead in their World Cup qualifying group. The win came despite missing seven key players to injury.
The Football Ferns crushed Fiji 5-0 in their World Cup qualifying semifinal, moving just one match away from securing their spot at next year's tournament in Brazil. Four players scored in the first half alone, showing the dominant form that's kept New Zealand undefeated against all their Oceania rivals.
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.
The world's lowest-ranked women's soccer team just pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup qualifying history. American Samoa, population 45,000, beat a team ranked 80 places above them and earned their spot in the final qualifying round.
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.
Nigeria's women's basketball team opened their World Cup qualifying tournament with a commanding 70-37 victory over Colombia in Lyon, France. The reigning African champions dominated the game with fierce defense and balanced scoring that left their opponents struggling to keep pace.
England's Lucy Bronze scored and assisted in a dominant World Cup qualifying win, silencing questions about succession planning. In her 145th international appearance, the veteran right-back showed why age is just a number.
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.
After a goalless first half, England's women's football team exploded for six second-half goals against Ukraine, launching their 2027 World Cup qualification campaign with a commanding 6-1 victory. The win sets up a blockbuster showdown with world champions Spain at Wembley in April.
The England women's football team turned a goalless first half into a dominant 6-1 victory against Ukraine, launching their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign in style. The win sets up a crucial showdown with world champions Spain in April.
Swiss equestrian champion Steve Guerdat clinched victory at the final World Cup qualifying event in Helsinki, securing his spot at April's championship finals. The thrilling competition saw just seven riders advance to the jump-off in front of a sold-out crowd.
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.
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.
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.
Ghanaian midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh is back on the training pitch with SC Freiburg after nearly three years recovering from a devastating knee injury. His comeback could boost both his German club and Ghana's World Cup qualifying hopes.