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Claudia Vasconcelos: How this trailblazer referee unexpectedly made history at the first Women’s World Cup

CNN  —  There are many things from the evening in which she made history that Claudia Vasconcelos remembers well, but…

Women’s World Cup: Sweden to play Spain in semifinals after impressive victory over Japan

CNN  —  Sweden will face Spain in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup after beating Japan 2-1 in a…

Japan blooms just at the right time as the Nadeshiko looks to make new history at Women’s World Cup

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN  —  Four months before the 2011 Women’s…

Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN  —  Morocco earned a surprise victory over…

England win over Denmark at Women’s World Cup overshadowed by star player Keira Walsh having to be stretchered off

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN  —  England’s 1-0 win over Denmark at…

China was once a women’s soccer superpower. This year’s World Cup is a first step in reclaiming that status

Hong Kong CNN  —  With a tied score and two minutes left to play after a stunning second-half comeback, China’s…

Japan and its fans praised on social media for tidying dressing room and stands at Women’s World Cup

CNN  —  After watching their team dismantle Zambia 5-0, several Japanese spectators won fans of their own as they stayed…