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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After a goal-less 90 minutes and extra time, Spanish players missed all three of their penalty kicks. No other team from outside Europe or South America made it this far in this year's tournament. -
Qatar's strict rules regarding alcohol have drawn attention as it hosts the World Cup. -
He says they lacked focus for their first games. -
Croatia and Japan ended 90 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of extra time tied 1-1. -
Lionel Messi put Argentina ahead with his third goal at this year's tournament and ninth in total at the World Cup — one more than Diego Maradona.
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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