World Cup

Spain players celebrate winning the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

A World Cup of firsts proves future of women’s soccer is bright

Spain win the Women’s World Cup

USWNT underperforms but squeaks through to knockout rounds

Dutch expose USWNT’s vulnerabilities in 1-1 draw

Australia's Sam Kerr crosses the ball during friendly match against France (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

Australia forced to start World Cup campaign without Sam Kerr

Germany players pose for a team photo prior to the international friendly between Germany and Zambia at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer on July 07, 2023 in Fuerth, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

Predicting the Group H winners for the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Sofia Jakobsson looks on during the Women's friendly match between Germany and Sweden at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena on February 21, 2023 in Duisburg, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Predicting the Group G winners for the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Ludmila celebrates with Geyse and Marta after scoring a goal against the United States during the second half in the 2023 SheBelieves Cup match at Toyota Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Predicting the Group F winners for the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The United States poses for their official team photo for the FIFA Women's World Cup during training at Bay City Park on July 16, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Brad Smith/USSF/Getty Images for USSF).

Predicting the Group E winners for the 2023 Women’s World Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Rachel Daly and Alex Greenwood of England celebrate winning the penalty shoot out during the Women´s Finalissima 2023 match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on April 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Predicting the Group D winners for the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Yui Hasegawa of Japan (C) celebrates scoring the second goal with Risa Shimizu during the friendly match between Japan and Panama at Yurtec Stadium Sendai on July 14, 2023 in Sendai, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Predicting the Group C winners for the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Alanna Kennedy jumps on her team mates to celebrate her side's second goal during the Australia V Brazil, Group C match at the FIFA Women u2019s World Cup at Stade La Mosson Stadium on June 13th 2019 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Predicting the Group B winners for the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Norway's players pose prior to the women's international friendly football match between Spain and Norway at the Can Misses stadium in Ibiza on April 6, 2023. (Photo by JAIME REINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Predicting the Group A winners for the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Kylian Mbappe during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

World Cup 2022 : The team of the tournament

Lionel Messi always attracts attention and here four France players chase "La Pulga" during the World Cup final in atar. (Photo by Ercin Erturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Qatar 2022 post-mortem: By the Numbers

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Kylian Mbappe of France is seen with the Golden Boot award during a ceremony after the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar on December 18, 2022. Argentina beat France after penalty shoot-out to win FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Mohammed Dabbous/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Three things that stood out in Argentina’s win over France in the final

Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Argentina win the World Cup in penalties over France

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France and Argentina will meet for a fourth time at a World Cup with the French winning most recently, a 4-3 triumph at Russia 2018. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

By the numbers: Argentina-France in the 2022 World Cup final

TOPSHOT - France's forward Antoine Griezmann smiles during a training session at the Al Sadd SC training centre in Doha on December 16, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

4 players apart from Messi and Mbappe who could make the difference in the final

Lionel Messi battles Josko Gvardiol during World Cup semifinal (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)

Messi magic displayed in one moment against Croatia

Boats with flags of France (L) and Argentina sail along the Corniche seafront in Doha on December 15, 2022. - Argentina will play France in the Qatar 2022 World Cup football final match in Doha on December 18, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup Final: Three things to watch for as France battles Argentina

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: Players of France celebrate their victory and players of Morocco get upset at the end of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Semi-Final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Mohammed Dabbous/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Two things that stood out in France’s win over Morocco

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 13: Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Ante Budimir and Ivo Grbic of Croatia at full time of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Two things that stood out in Argentina’s win over Croatia

Lionel Messi is now co-leader in goals and assists at the 2022 World Cup. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)

No surprise here: Lionel Messi, Argentina set new World Cup standards

Mexican referee Cesar Ramos has worked three World Cup matches so far and will be in charge of Wednesday's semifinal between France and Morocco. (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Ref Ramos selected to officiate France-Morocco semifinal

Croatia's players take part in a training session ahead of their 2022 World Cup football semi-final match against Argentina.(Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Two things to watch for in Argentina’s semifinal clash with Croatia

Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount disappointed during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarterfinal match between England and France at Al Bayt Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. AP | Dutch Height | MAURICE OF STONE (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)

Two things that stood out in France’s win over England