Editor's note: FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ has come and gone — the last game was Aug. 20, 2023. KPBS will be covering the next World Cup in 2026.
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The All Whites will train at University of San Diego's Torero Stadium and will stay in a hotel nearby during the month-long event. -
The federal government hasn't yet awarded hundreds of millions of dollars that it promised for security for the World Cup, less than four months before the tournament kicks off in cities across the U.S. including Los Angeles. LAist's Libby Rainey looks at what it could mean for fans. -
Spain’s 1-0 victory over England on Sunday was the most-watched Women’s World Cup final on American television that did not include the United States. La Roja’s 1-0 victory had a combined English- and Spanish-language audience of 2,059,000 on Fox and Telemundo. -
A furor erupted after Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso at a ceremony. "It was an unacceptable gesture and Mr. Rubiales' apologies are not enough," the acting prime minister said. -
"Yesterday was the best and the worst day of my life," wrote Carmona, who scored the only goal in Spain's historic win over England.
There are a lot of “firsts” at this year’s Women’s World Cup. It’s the first time 32 nations will compete, several making their World Cup debut, and it’s the first time two countries will play host. Also, it’s the first year the United States women’s national team will play under new equal pay agreements. But also among the firsts are several familiarities. Brazil’s Marta returns to solidify her place as the all-time top scorer in the competition. The U.S. is defending its title (for the second time in a row). And soccer legend Megan Rapinoe is making her final world cup appearance.
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