Women's World Cup

Taller than Shaq: China’s teenage 2.23m basketball player ‘just a little girl’

Chinese teenage basketball player Zhang Ziyu is seen here towering over American players during a Women’s World Cup game in Berlin.

Gianni Infantino attendance uncertain as FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup opens in Poland

President of FIFA Gianni Infantino has faced calls to resign from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF.

How Gavin Lee, Turf City and Sentosa played a part in Erica Parkinson’s maiden England call-up

Soccer Football - FIFA Women's World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - England Training - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - April 8, 2026
England's Erica Parkinson during training Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Japan axe coach Nils Nielsen 12 days after winning Women’s Asian Cup

Outgoing Japan coach Nils Nielsen lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Australia and Japan’s women’s teams say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns

Japan's team celebrating with the trophy after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Asian football champions Japan need ‘different tools’ to win the Women’s World Cup, says coach

Yui Hasegawa lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Fifa rules that all women’s teams must have female coaches

England manager Sarina Wiegman, pictured during a training session in February 2026, was one of 12 female coaches at the 2023 World Cup.

China chase glory days at Women’s Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms

A giant floating football installation is seen on the Parramatta River in Sydney on Feb 21, 2026, ahead of the Women's Asian Cup.

The Big Question

Is women’s sport the next big thing?

US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 3, 2025

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, South Korea on the sidelines of the Apec summit.

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