Women's football

Tennis icon Martina Navratilova has defended U.S. women's national team players after controversy around the national anthem at the Women's World Cup.

The 22-year-old striker has already proven herself a star in the NWSL, and she's now putting on a show on the global stage in New Zealand

Casey Phair became the youngest player in Women's World Cup history after making her debut for South Korea against Colombia on Tuesday.

Brazil enjoyed the most comfortable of openings to their 2023 Women’s World Cup campaign, with debutants Panama swatted aside 4-0 in Adelaide.

Alex Popp was at the double as Germany laid down the biggest marker of any Women's World Cup contender so far in a 6-0 win over Morocco on Monday.

The Lionesses were far from their best in Brisbane against Haiti, so what can Sarina Wiegman alter before a tough test against Denmark?

Player of the Tournament at the 2022 Copa America Femenina, the 18-year-old forward will be one of the best young players in Australia and New Zealand

Bunny Shaw and Jamaica were able to frustrate France as both sides had to settle for a point in a goalless draw at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Rachel Daly said she wasn't 'happy' to start England's World Cup opener on the bench but dismissed any further frustration after the team beat Haiti.

The Netherlands – beaten finalists in 2019 – are up and running at the 2023 Women’s World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Portugal.

The Manchester United shot-stopper came up with a huge save late on to ensure the European champions won their opener in Australia

The Chelsea star hadn't played a competitive game since March and it showed in Brisbane on Saturday in a tough game for the European champions

Chloe Kelly was harshly denied a penalty for England against Haiti and Georgia Stanway was allowed to retake one in a chaotic few minutes.

While some familiar faces didn't put in vintage performances, Vlatko Andonokski's World Cup debutants stepped up in a lopsided win

The Portland Thorns star scored two and assisted another in her first appearance on the global stage

A number of teams have absolutely dominated their opponents on the pitch, racking up incredible scores

The Caribbean minnows have overcome many obstacles to make it to their first senior global tournament, and they could spring a surprise or two

The 19-year-old is set to join Lyon this summer once she has shown the world just why she is regarded as one of the game's biggest talents

GOAL sat down with the American fullback to discuss how she redefined her goals to make her World Cup dream a reality

The U.S. has several potential breakout stars that look like they could be the next American to make their mark on the biggest stage

As the reigning European champions prepare to get their tournament underway, who should be in head coach Sarina Wiegman's team?

Spain’s build-up to the 2023 Women’s World Cup was dominated by mutiny in the camp, but they were all smiles in a 3-0 win over Costa Rica.

A European champion at club and international level and the most-expensive women's player of all time, Walsh is set to be key for the Lionesses again

Christine Sinclair saw her penalty saved as Canada and Nigeria's goalless draw gave World Cup co-hosts Australia the advantage in Group B on Friday.

Vietnam's recent rise has been impressive, but they'll need a miracle to make it through the group stages

Vlatko Andonovski has some tough decisions to make with his XI, but it may be worthwhile to let the teenage forward loose early in the tournament

The women's game has grown considerably, with teams such as the USWNT and Barcelona leading the way

Steph Catley's penalty gave Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia a 1-0 win in a nervy opener against Ireland, a game they played without Sam Kerr.

After leaving PSG, the young striker has hit form with OL Reign this year and will hope to translate that onto the biggest stage in Australia