USSF chief backs 48-team Women's WC in 2031
U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said the federation would strongly support expansion of the Women's World Cup to 48 teams in 2031.
U.S. to get '31 Women's World Cup; UK gets '35
Gianni Infantino said the United States and the United Kingdom are poised to be named as hosts of the Women's World Cup in 2031 and 2035, respectively.
USWNT big board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
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Sources: Parlow Cone to get FIFA council seat
U.S. Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone is set to be elected to the FIFA Council, sources tell ESPN.
Path cleared for U.S.-Mexico bid for 2031 WWC
A bid by the United States and Mexico to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup can face only a rival bid from Africa, with FIFA on Wednesday excluding Europe from the contest.
FIFA Women's Club World Cup delayed to 2028
FIFA has announced that the Women's Club World Cup, originally planned to debut in 2026, will now launch in 2028, with an inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup to begin in 2026.
UK to launch '35 WWC hosting bid, U.S. eyes '31
The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday.
Musa returns as Nigeria name expanded squad for World Cup qualifiers
Captain Ahmed Musa has returned to the Nigeria squad for the first time since February 2024 after coach Eric Chelle named an enlarged 39-man provisional squad for this month's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Rubiales fails in CAS appeal of three-year FIFA ban
The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity.
Vilda says he sought to downplay Rubiales kiss
Former Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda told a court on Wednesday that he attempted to persuade player Jenni Hermoso to downplay the kiss on the mouth his boss Luis Rubiales gave her at the 2023 World Cup but denied he had tried to strong-arm her.
Rubiales testifies he asked to kiss Hermoso
Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales, accused of trying to downplay a kiss on Jenni Hermoso, is set to testify before a judge on Tuesday.
Rubiales trial: Spain coach denies involvement
Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente has denied that he was involved in crisis talks at the Spanish football federation over handling the response to Luis Rubiales' kiss of world cup winner Jenni Hermoso.
Hermoso at Rubiales trial: Kiss ruined WWC final
Spain's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso testified in the trial of former football federation boss Luis Rubiales on Monday, saying the kiss that triggered a national "Me Too" moment "ruined one of the happiest days of my life."
FIFA bans Panama FA prez for fat-shaming player
FIFA suspended the president of Panama's soccer federation for a fat-shaming comment about a star player in the women's national team.
Netflix, FIFA sign deal to show Women's World Cup
Netflix and FIFA have agreed a deal for the streaming giant to have exclusive United States broadcasting rights to the next two FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments, global football's governing body confirmed on Friday.
Morgan on CWC: NWSL can play vs. Europe's best
Former United States women's national team star Alex Morgan singled out the inaugural 2026 FIFA women's Club World Cup as a huge opportunity for the NWSL to prove itself against the top women's clubs in the world.
Brazil legend Marta not aiming for 2027 World Cup
Brazil legend Marta has said she does not plan to play at the 2027 Women's World Cup which will be held in her home country.
Brazil beat Matildas to spoil Polkinghorne's party
The Matildas will dust themselves down and attempt to quickly move on after a physical, relentless Brazil beat Australia 3-1 to crash retiring great Clare Polkinghorne's send-off match in Brisbane.
Matildas great Polkinghorne ready for send-off
Retiring Australian football great Clare Polkinghorne admits her Matildas send-off match won't fully sink in until she steps onto the Suncorp Stadium pitch for the final time.
Fowler's rest a sign of new demands on Matildas
Mary Fowler's break from the Matildas reflects the increased intensity and demands of women's football, says experienced teammate Tameka Yallop.
England to host Spain in WWC final repeat in Feb.
England will host reigning world champions Spain in February in what will be a repeat of the 2023 Women's World Cup final.
Australia beats USA in IFCPF World Cup final
Australia fought to a 6-2 victory over the United States to lift 2024 IFCPF Women's World Cup in Salou, Spain on Tuesday.
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FIFA Women's World Cup Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Norway | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Philippines | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 3 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Republic of Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Zambia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Denmark | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| China | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Jamaica | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Argentina | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 6 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| South Korea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |