#womens-world-cup

#womens-world-cup

Julia Scheib thrilled the home crowd in Semmering, Austria, on Saturday, December 27, storming to victory in a dramatic women's World Cup Giant Slalom. Scheib edged Switzerland's Camille Rast by just 0.14 seconds, with Sweden's Sara Hector rounding out the podium in third after a razor-tight battle that stayed unresolved until the final skier crossed the line. In tricky light, aggressive course setting, and with 22 DNFs on the day,

We're incredibly proud to be leading this bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup alongside our Concacaf partners in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica," U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. "Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to host the biggest and most impactful Women's World Cup in history, one that will inspire a new generation of fans and help grow the women's game across our entire region and around the world. We're excited to drive lasting progress for women's soccer by creating a legacy that reaches far beyond 2031 and sets a new global standard for the sport.

The seam bowler Kranti Goud and the spinner Deepti Sharma took three wickets each as India routed Pakistan by 88 runs in their Women's World Cup match, which began like recent ones between the countries men's teams without a handshake from the captains and then featured a disputed run-out of a Pakistan opener. India's captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, did not shake hands with Pakistan's Fatima Sana during the toss and the teams walked off without greeting each other after the match amid political tensions.

The FAW wants one in the south of the country -- probably Cardiff City Stadium rather than Welsh rugby's Principality Stadium home -- and one in the north, Wrexham's redeveloped STōK Cae Ras home.

On July 14, 2023, a drone light show in Melbourne celebrating the Matildas led to more than 400 drones crashing into the Yarra River due to strong winds.

Aitana Bonmati faces uncertainty for Spain's Euro 2025 opener against Portugal after recently recovering from viral meningitis, despite her eagerness to play. Head coach Montse Tome emphasizes the importance of prioritizing her health, stating, 'We have to slow her down.' Bonmati, who was discharged from the hospital just days prior, trained with the team, with coaches affirming her 'positive' recovery status.

Luis Rubiales, the country's football federation president, kissed striker Jenni Hermoso on the lips. This kiss was claimed to be consensual by Rubiales, but Hermoso disagreed, claiming it was not consented. This initiated a storm of criticism, leading to widespread protests and a court case that found him guilty of sexual assault. The incident stained what should have been one of the happiest days for Hermoso, prompting her and other players to boycott playing for Spain until substantial changes were made.