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Rapinoe double takes US past France into semi-finals

Megan Rapinoe struck twice as the United States beat hosts France 2-1 in the women's World Cup quarter-finals at the Parc des Princes on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with England.

29/06/2019

France

Lyon hosts break world record for number of footballers in a game

The world record attempt is a bid to promote opportunity, equality, and respect for women in sport.

28/06/2019

Sport

Real Madrid reveal plans for women's football team

Real Madrid reveal plans for women's football team

27/06/2019

France

World Cup: What to look out as France 2019 heads into the last 16

Free-scoring USA head into their match against the unfancied Spanish after a group stage haul of 18 goals without reply. They remain the bookies' favourites for the tournament.

21/06/2019

France

The Netherlands get maximum points in Group E after beating Canada 2-1

Bayern Munich striker Lineth Beerensteyn scored the winning goal 15 minutes from time after Canada's Christine Sinclair cancelled out the Dutch lead.

21/06/2019

France

Chile eliminated from women's World Cup, despite perseverance

Chile have been eliminated from the Women's World Cup after a missing a last-minute penalty that would have sent them through to the knockout stage.

21/06/2019

France

Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 with injury time goal

Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 with injury time goal.

21/06/2019

France

England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's goals

England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's two goals against Japan.

21/06/2019

France

Brazil beats Italy 1-0, Marta becomes top scorer in world cup history

Marta became the top scorer in world cup history after scoring a goal against Italy on Tuesday.

21/06/2019

France

Sam Kerr's four goals takes Australia into knockout stage

Australia's Sam Kerr had a spectacular feat on Tuesday by scoring all of four goals in game against Jamaica.

21/06/2019

France

South Korea out of the women's World Cup after Norway defeat

South Korea out of the women's World Cup after Norway defeated them 2-1.

18/06/2019

France

China, Spain advance to final 16 after goalless group clash

It is the first time Spain has entered the knockout stage but they are likely to next face the current Women's World Cup title holder, the US.

17/06/2019

New Zealand

Women's World Cup: Why new Zealand nearly didn't compete

Thirteen of New Zealand's players threatened to walk out a year ago after denouncing a culture of bullying and intimidation under then-coach Andreas Heraf.

17/06/2019

France

Defending champions USA beat Chile 3-0

Defending champions USA beat Chile 3-0 on Sunday.

17/06/2019

France

Sweden secured their place in the knockout stage with Thailand win

Sweden secured their place in the knockout stage after beating Thailand 5-1.

17/06/2019

France

Canada joins the Netherlands in knockout stage

Canada joins the Netherlands in the knockout stage after beating New Zealand.

17/06/2019

France

The Netherlands beat Cameroon beat 3-1 , get through to knockout stage

The Netherlands beat Cameroon beat 3-1 securing their place in the knockout stages

17/06/2019

France

Italy ease into the knockout stages after thrashing Jamaica 5-0

Italy ease into the knockout stages after thrashing Jamaica 5-0

17/06/2019

France

Scotland experiences upsetting win against Japan

Scotland might see their world cup dreams cut short after upsetting loss against Japan on Friday.

17/06/2019

France

Li Ying's goal hands China a win over South Africa

Li Ying's goal hands China a win over South Africa.

17/06/2019