Japan v Costa Rica

Japan v Costa Rica

USWNT big board: Girma, Rodman injuries cloud 2027 World Cup plans

Ex-USWNT coach Pia Sundhage relieved of Switzerland duties

World Cup qualifiers playoffs - Dates, how to watch... and why Nigeria can still dream of representing Africa

USWNT big board: Girma, Rodman injuries cloud 2027 World Cup plans

Ex-USWNT coach Pia Sundhage relieved of Switzerland duties

World Cup qualifiers playoffs - Dates, how to watch... and why Nigeria can still dream of representing Africa

Game Information

FIFA Women's World Cup Standings

FIFA Women's World Cup News

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Group Stage

JapanJapanJPN

LDLLL, 6 PTS

Costa RicaCosta RicaCRC

LDLLD, 0 PTS

Hikaru Naomoto - 25'

Aoba Fujino - 27'

Forsyth Barr Stadium

1:00 AM, July 26, 2023Coverage: FS1

Dunedin, New Zealand

Attendance: 6,992

Referees:
Maria Ferrieri Caputi

If the 2027 World Cup started today, which players would be on the UWSNT roster? Jeff Kassouf takes a look at who is -- and who isn't -- going to make the cut.

Storied soccer coach Pia Sundhage won't get the chance to lead Switzerland to the 2027 Women's World Cup despite a hugely successful European Championship.

Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.

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