NWSL to take June break for '26 men's World Cup
The NWSL announced on Wednesday that it will not play games next June for the start of the 2026 World Cup, which will be predominantly played in the United States.
Hayes: U.S. entering 'next phase' ahead of WWC
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes said she "feel[s] like we're entering the next phase" as she narrows her player pool ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Wiegman to lead Lionesses at next World Cup
Sarina Wiegman will lead England into the next World Cup regardless of how the Lionesses fare at Euro 2025, Football Association CEO Mark Bullingham has said.
Australia beat Saudi Arabia to reach '26 World Cup
Australia qualified for its sixth straight World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia.
Montemurro's Matildas to do list: Five things the new coach must address
Joe Montemurro faces a monumental task in revitalising the Matildas. Here are five issues that are on the new coach's plate.
Matildas hire ex-Lyon, Arsenal boss Montemurro
Joe Montemurro has been unveiled as the new head coach of the Matildas, ending a 10-month search for a new coach.
Bonmatí: Why Spain can now match England, U.S.
Spain and England face off on Tuesday for a place in the UEFA Women's Nations League final four.
Mexico confirms co-hosting 2031 WWC with U.S.
Mexico confirmed it will co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup with the United States in FIFA's first expanded 48-team tournament.
FIFA targets $1bn return from Women's World Cup
FIFA is targeting $1 billion in revenue from the Women's World Cup, global football governing body's president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum 2025 in Riyadh.
FIFA confirms 48-team Women's World Cup in '31
The FIFA Council on Friday unanimously approved plans to expand the Women's World Cup to 48 teams.
Maracanã among 8 Brazil stadiums for 2027 WWC
FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Wednesday the eight host cities for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
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
USWNT coach Emma Hayes has made it clear she's shaking up the U.S. roster for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Let's look at how that's going.
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.
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 |