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Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away

Sydney CNN  —  A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe…

Australia dares to dream of World Cup win as Matildas mania sweeps the country

Sydney CNN  —  Two matches stand between Australia and a historic Women’s World Cup win, and the nation – perhaps…

Jacinda Arden says she teared up watching New Zealand play at Women’s World Cup

CNN  —  New Zealand’s former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was moved to tears by the country’s women’s soccer team at…

Everything you need to know about the four 2023 Women’s World Cup semifinalists

CNN  —  And so there were four. After weeks of grueling Women’s World Cup action, only Spain, Sweden, Australia and…

First Australia embraced Barbie, then came new heroes in cleats

Brisbane, Australia CNN  —  Less than a month ago, Australian cinemas were packed with Barbie fans wearing pink in honor…

‘Such a bummer’: US fans digest shock loss as Sweden sink World Cup ‘three-peat’ dreams

Sydney, Australia CNN  —  When US keeper Alyssa Naeher batted away Sweden’s fifth penalty kick Sunday night, American fans watching…

‘U-S-A!’: On the road with thousands of American soccer fans at the World Cup

Auckland, New Zealand CNN  —  In the shadow of Auckland’s Eden Park stadium, a neighborhood watering hole has become a…

From the World Cup sidelines, Afghanistan’s women’s team is fighting for the right to play

Brisbane, Australia CNN  —  Half-time and thousands of tiny cellphone lights are swaying in time to Coldplay’s “A Sky Full…

Nigeria stuns co-hosts Australia to deliver major shock at Women’s World Cup

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers Brisbane Stadium, Australia CNN  —  Nigeria stunned co-hosts…