France Pace and Width Holds Key Against South Korea in Last-16 Test

On Sunday evening, France faces a challenging round-of-16 battle against South Korea in Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. After two less-than-impressive performances in the group stage, Les Bleues were ruthless and dominant in their 5-0 demolition of Mexico, but they won’t have it all their own way against the Asian side. The pressure was heaped on Philippe Bergeroo’s team going into the... 

England Too Strong for Colombia but Room for Improvement Ahead of Norway Clash

After three group games, England confirmed their place in the last 16 of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Colombia in Montreal on Wednesday. Their dominant first-half performance was enough to seal the victory, improving further from their same-score win over Mexico, but if they want to progress past their next opponents, Norway, there are still areas where they need to... 

Sweden on the Verge of a Disastrous Exit from the Women’s World Cup

After two games in Group D, Sweden are on the verge of a World Cup disaster. With just two points, they are third bottom of the group and face a very tough test against Australia in the final game to try to squeeze into the last 16. It started so well. After 31 minutes of their opening game, Pia Sundhage’s side were 2-0 up on Nigeria, showing their tactical dominance by scoring from two well-worked... 

Nigeria and Cameroon Shine as African Sides Spark Women’s World Cup to Life

Going into the third day of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, African football was under the spotlight. After Ivory Coast emphatically lost 10-0 to Germany, it was the turn of Nigeria and Cameroon to fly the flag for their continent and show the strides football has made in their region. They didn’t disappoint. The Super Falcons of Nigeria made an ominous start. Two set pieces from Sweden... 

Germany’s 10-0 Victory Doesn’t Show Expansion to 24 Teams Is Negative Move

On Sunday evening, Germany kicked off their 2015 World Cup campaign with a 10-0 win over African debutants Ivory Coast. The huge margin of victory led to claims that having 24 teams in Canada was detrimental to the women’s game and would lead to the tournament being uncompetitive. At this stage of the sport’s development, without bringing the smaller countries onto the world stage, they... 

Canada’s World Cup Opener Against China Gives Hosts a Huge Test

On Saturday afternoon, Canada kicks off the 2015 and seventh edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The host nation’s opponent is China, and Canada faces a tough test in the tournament’s curtain-raiser. In the history of the women’s competition, only one host team—Sweden in 1995—has lost their opening game of the tournament, and nothing less than a victory in Edmonton... 

Germany’s Injury Issues Could Stop Them Winning Third World Cup in Canada

Like the German men’s side, Die Nationalelf wear stars above the DFB crest to symbolise their success at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. They start the tournament two stars behind their male counterparts, but the hope is they could add a third by going all the way in Canada this summer. However, issues in preparation and injuries to key players could be enough to cast doubt on their stature... 

England’s Blueprint for Opening World Cup with a Positive Result Against France

In any international tournament, you would always like to avoid one of the favourites in your opening game, and England face one of their toughest tests when they take on France in Moncton on June 9. However, it is not all doom and gloom for Mark Sampson’s squad. Les Bleues may be ranked third in the official FIFA World Rankings, but they do have a weakness, and it is something that England are... 

Women’s World Cup 2015: USA Team

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada is just five days away, and United States coach Jill Ellis is putting the finishing touches to her squad as they prepare to face the pressure as one of the favourites for the tournament on their doorstep. Four years ago, USA were stunned in the final as Japan beat them on penalties. They have now gone 16 years without lifting the top prize, and the pressure... 

Gemma Davison’s Omission Could Prove Costly for England in Canada

England kick off their Women’s World Cup campaign against France on June 9, and looking at the preparation and recent friendly results, it appears England coach Mark Sampson may have left a vital player at home. It can’t be easy to pick a 23-player squad for any international tournament. People have to miss out, decisions have to be made, and nine times out of 10, you will probably get... 

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