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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Host team New Zealand defeated Norway 1-0 in the opening game of the tournament, following a brief pause to remember those killed and injured in a shooting in Auckland just hours before. -
Another major sporting event is coming to San Diego this winter. San Diego will host the NWSL Championship at Snapdragon Stadium on Nov. 11. -
The payments will go to the national federations, which are in turn expected to pay the players. But there is no mechanism to directly pay the players the sum. -
An expanded field of 32 teams at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand means more players and teams will see the international spotlight. -
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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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