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Women's World Cup 2027: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL tracks all the qualification campaigns for the 2027 Women's World Cup, breaking down which teams have qualified and which nations could soon join them

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Stand-in Lionesses captain Walsh contrasts leadership style to Williamson

Keira Walsh has explains that her leadership will be a change from England team-mate Leah Williamson as she prepares to captain her country against China. The Lionesses will entertain the Steel Roses on Saturday at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, with Walsh set to skipper the side. Ahead of this encounter, the Chelsea ace admits she has had to adjust to this new role in Williamson's absence.

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Lionesses book in friendly clash with China after Euro 2025 success

England will face Women's Asian Cup winners China in a meeting of continental champions at Wembley in November. The friendly match will serve as a perfect rehearsal for Sarina Wiegman's side ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, which begin in February. The Lionesses won the 2025 European Championship by beating Spain on penalties in the final.

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USWNT stock up, stock down: Sentnor, Patterson rise after wins

The USWNT were never threatened, outscoring two opponents by combined 7-0 as Hayes improved to 18-2-2 as coach

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'Want to be ruthless' - Thompson, Cooper fuel high-octane USWNT

After the USWNT lost two of their previous three matches in 2025, the timing was right for such a dominant display

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Hayes' USWNT never threatened in dominant display vs China

Behind Macario, Alyssa Thompson and Michelle Cooper, the USWNT attack was at its best in an easy 3-0 win

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Balancing act: Hayes to continue process of trial and error

The U.S. roster features a mix of new and familiar faces as Hayes continues her process of trial and error

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'Got to start building' - Hayes' roster all about opportunity

The USWNT boss continues to turn over the player pool, and this squad features intriguing choices

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Naomi Girma’s return highlights Hayes' 24-player USWNT squad

The star defender is back for the first time this year after a trophy-winning season with Chelsea

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USWNT to face China PR in May-June, with Sauerbrunn tribute

The U.S. will take on their historic rivals in two matches four days apart in St. Paul and St. Louis

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Why USWNT midfielder Coffey wore Sauerbrunn's No.4 jersey vs China

USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey has explained why she wore Becky Sauerbrunn's No. 4 jersey for her team's 2-1 friendly win over China.

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Coffey offers USWNT another glimpse at what could have been

The USWNT midfielder scored a big goal as she continues to put this summer's disappointment behind her.

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WATCH: Shaw fires USWNT to victory in front of hometown fans

USWNT teenager Jaedyn Shaw scored the winning goal against China PR Tuesday evening, netting in front of her hometown fans in Frisco, Texas.

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Shaw's time to shine! USWNT teenage sensation stars vs China

The young attacker is a player on the rise, and her goal on Monday will only help her case as she pushes for a bigger role.

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WATCH: Purce flocked by Williams' daughter after China win

USWNT star Midge Purce signed autographs for Serena Williams' daughter after the team's comfortable win over China.

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The USWNT-Hayes era could be seriously special!

The U.S. swarmed their opponents in a 3-0 win, offering a small glimpse into what life will look like under their new coach

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Trinity Rodman shows Hayes she can be a USWNT matchwinner

The United States were in control as Sophia Smith and Lindsay Horan also found the net in a comfortable 3-0 victory at the home of Inter Miami

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Seven things Hayes will be watching as USWNT face China

The new coach hasn't officially started yet, but there's plenty to keep an eye on in this first camp since her hiring was announced

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Hayes travels to Florida for first meeting with USWNT players

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has travelled to America to meet the USWNT team for the first-time during the international break.

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USWNT to honor retiring Ali Krieger in China PR friendly

U.S. Soccer announced Monday that the USWNT will pay tribute to Ali Krieger on December 5 in a match vs China PR.

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USWNT announce new-look squad for December friendlies

The latest United States women's national team squad appears to have one eye on the future as Alex Morgan and other veterans are left out.

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A repeat of 1999! USWNT to play China in December friendlies

U.S. Soccer have announced that the women's national team is set to host China PR in a pair of December friendlies to close out the calendar year.

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Women's World Cup 2023: The Ultimate Guide

Complete guide to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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'Cheat code' - Daly praises 'unbelievable' England team-mate James

Rachel Daly hailed "unbelievable" England team-mate Lauren James as a "cheat code" after her stunning two-goal display against China at the World Cup.

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Wiegman explains how she masterminded England's win over China

Sarina Wiegman revealed how she implemented a change in tactics that helped England thrash China in Women's World Cup.

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50 players to watch at the 2023 Women's World Cup

From well-established stars to up-and-coming talents, GOAL picks out 50 names to watch at this summer's tournament down under...