Women's World Cup

Read about the World Cup Australia-New Zealand 2023 running from July 20th-August 20th, including fixtures, results, analysis and more.

Historic campaign leaves Ireland with memories, regrets and plenty to build on

Vera Pauw has got a lot right during her reign but some crucial decisions backfired at the World Cup

By Gavin CummiskeySat Jul 29 2023 - 06:00

World Cup digest: Life’s a beach for Gianni Infantino as he hits out for Tahiti

Katie the green stats queen; Sloppy Slater; Olympico goal from the potato fields of Kilnamanagh

By Mary HanniganFri Jul 28 2023 - 20:13

Karen Duggan: Vera Pauw’s mystifying changes backfired badly against Canada

Replacing the in-form Lucy Quinn at half-time was strange but to compound it by making a triple substitution of the influential Littlejohn, Farrelly and Carusa after 65 minutes cost Ireland dearly

By Karen DugganFri Jul 28 2023 - 16:54

Keira Walsh suffers knee injury as England close in on last 16 with Denmark win

Lauren James’s majestic touch and strike gave England an early lead

By Suzanne Wrack at the Sydney Football StadiumFri Jul 28 2023 - 13:35

Mary Hannigan: David Clifford and James McCarthy among the best ever

Reaction to Ireland’s World Cup defeat and Aine O’Gorman’s 119th cap, looking ahead to the National Championships in Santry

By Mary HanniganFri Jul 28 2023 - 09:54

Joanne O’Riordan: Audio description a fascinating success story at Women’s World Cup

‘Diverse fans could mean more ticket and merchandise sales, and additional sales lead to better investment’

By Joanne O'RiordanFri Jul 28 2023 - 06:00

Put Áine O’Gorman’s name down under ‘Irish trailblazer’

There is far more to O’Gorman’s career than her World Cup appearance against Canada

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Jul 28 2023 - 06:00

Ireland’s World Cup clash with Canada most-viewed women’s sports event in Irish television history

Women's World Cup match saw an average of 550,600 watching, an audience share of 68.9 per cent

By Fiachra GallagherThu Jul 27 2023 - 16:23

World Cup: How Canada’s media reacted to Ireland’s defeat

Bev Priestman made some big calls on Wednesday – including benching Christine Sinclair – and ultimately managed to deliver the result

By Joe Callaghan in OttawaThu Jul 27 2023 - 09:54

Katie McCabe’s all-action display not enough to nudge Ireland over the line

World Cup: McCabe made history when she gave her side a dream start but despite her promptings, Republic of Ireland unable to maintain precious momentum

By Louise LawlessThu Jul 27 2023 - 06:00

‘The Ronaldos and the Messis aren’t always the heroes anymore’: Hundreds gather to cheer on Ireland in Cork

Largely youthful crowd at Turners Cross left disappointed for local stars Denise O’Sullivan and Megan Connolly

By Barry RocheWed Jul 26 2023 - 21:04

‘I quit my job to come here’: Ireland fans in Perth disappointed but full of praise for players

Atmosphere was terrific as supporters made Australian city a home from home for Irish players but Canada ended the Republic’s hopes

By Kate McDonaldWed Jul 26 2023 - 19:58

Katie McCabe left frustrated as Ireland let big chance slip away

‘I hope we’ve done the nation proud,’ says valiant Republic captain after unlucky own goal before the interval helped tilt the tie in Canada's direction

By Gavin CummiskeyWed Jul 26 2023 - 19:16

Ireland pay highest price for failure to apply the killer touch at World Cup

Vera Pauw’s side weren’t able to make enough of the times they were dominant against Canada in the first half

By Malachy ClerkinWed Jul 26 2023 - 18:28

World Cup TV View: Katie’s Left Foot had all of Ireland dreaming before Canada’s double kick in the gut

Irish captain was beyond fantastic but errors cost us again on a rainy night in Western Australia

By Mary HanniganWed Jul 26 2023 - 18:11

Ireland player ratings: How Vera Pauw’s side fared as they were beaten 2-1 by Canada

Ireland will go no further in this tournament, but there was plenty to be proud of in Perth

By David GormanWed Jul 26 2023 - 16:31

Ireland’s World Cup runs out of steam after Katie McCabe’s early moment of magic

Megan Connolly own goal on the stroke of half-time sucks the life out of huge Irish crowd in Perth

By Gavin CummiskeyWed Jul 26 2023 - 16:20

Ireland 1 Canada 2: Vera Pauw’s side out of the World Cup with one group match to go

World Cup - Ireland v Canada: Katie McCabe scores early goal but Ireland cannot hang on in Perth

By David GormanWed Jul 26 2023 - 15:25

World Cup wrap: Spain put on a show in comfortable victory over Zambia

Japan make it two wins out of two against Costa Rica and qualify for last 16

Wed Jul 26 2023 - 11:31

Mary Hannigan: D-Day for Irish team as World Cup battle with Canada awaits

Megan Connolly toning her free-kick skills; Darragh Ó Sé says hit Dublin with the hammer; Séamus Power focused on Ryder Cup place

By Mary HanniganWed Jul 26 2023 - 09:24

Ireland’s Megan Connolly on free kicks: ‘It’s practise, practise, practise, knowing that this could be the one’

An experienced free-taker, Connolly is influenced by David Beckham, and her late free kick in the World Cup opener against Australia came very close to redemption for Ireland

By Louise LawlessWed Jul 26 2023 - 05:00

Women’s World Cup: Before Ireland v Canada, it’s time to settle the clash of the songs

Sweetlemondae’s Turn the World and Zrazy’s Come on Ireland will be blaring out today. Which is better?

By Ed PowerWed Jul 26 2023 - 05:00

Perth’s sought-after Irish community, from doctors to sports stars, cheer for Girls in Green

Sunshine, surfing, better pay and opportunity make Western Australia a major draw for expats

By Kate McDonaldTue Jul 25 2023 - 21:20

World Cup digest: Colin Bell striking all the right tunes away from the pitch

Matildas get to waltz to Brisbane on the cheap; Nigeria’s old school profiles; Zambia going through the goalies

By Mary HanniganTue Jul 25 2023 - 20:33

Ireland defender Louise Quinn available for World Cup clash with Canada after coming through training

Ireland manager Vera Pauw had been ‘concerned’ about foot injury suffered by Irish centre back

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Jul 25 2023 - 14:23

World Cup wrap: Philippines puncture New Zealand’s opening high with shock win in Wellington

Norway struggling to get out of Group A after draw with Switzerland; South Korea coach Colin Bell fumes over lack of VAR call on penalty

Tue Jul 25 2023 - 13:25

‘Do you have any gay players in your squad?’ BBC apologise for question to Morocco captain

Laws that discriminate against women and LGBTQ+ individuals remain in place in Morocco

By Geneva AbdulTue Jul 25 2023 - 13:21

Women’s World Cup: Nothing less than a draw will do Ireland against Olympic champions Canada

The Canadians have ramped up the narrative around Ireland and specifically captain Katie McCabe

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Jul 25 2023 - 12:43

Mary Hannigan: There’ll be no throwing caution to the wind in Perth

The build up continues for Sunday’s All-Ireland final, as Shane Lowry slips down the Ryder Cup qualifying rankings

By Mary HanniganTue Jul 25 2023 - 09:56

Ireland to stick with back five for Canada clash as Vera Pauw points out lack of pace in defence

Manager highlights ‘fantastic’ Irish defenders’ lack of pace ‘and that is what we’re dealing with’

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Jul 25 2023 - 06:00

Aine O’Gorman full of praise for her Ireland and Shamrock Rovers team mate Abbie Larkin

‘I think the world is her oyster and I think she needs to keep doing what she’s doing’

By Louise LawlessTue Jul 25 2023 - 05:00

D’oh Canada! Women players aim to thrive again despite officials’ failings

The country’s high-achieving team take on Ireland in the World Cup against a backdrop of turmoil involving Canada Soccer

By Joe Callaghan in OttawaTue Jul 25 2023 - 05:00

Women’s World Cup failing to make a dent in the TV screens of sports-mad Australians

Brisbane letter: Fifa’s decision to keep matches behind a paywall means locals are missing out as rugby, AFL and cricket dominate

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Jul 24 2023 - 19:51

Ireland v Canada: Kick-off time, TV channel and latest team news for World Cup group match

The Girls in Green need a result in their second match of the Women’s World Cup

By David GormanMon Jul 24 2023 - 19:00

World Cup wrap: Germany and Brazil record big victories

Substitute Cristiana Girelli’s late strike lifts Italy to a win in their Group G opener against Argentina

Mon Jul 24 2023 - 16:49

World Cup digest: Complaints about ‘demeaning men’ and French manager’s self-sacrifice

Time to remember one of the finest achievements by an Irish underage side — under-19 women’s team that reached semi-finals of European Championships nine years ago

By Mary HanniganMon Jul 24 2023 - 05:00

World Cup wrap: France held to stalemate by hard-working Jamaica

Netherlands and Sweden get off to winning starts in their groups

Sun Jul 23 2023 - 13:22

Abbie Larkin pushing to start World Cup game against Canada and can see and be Katie McCabe 2.0

Louise Quinn moonboot should not hinder Perth landing for Canada mission

By Gavin CummiskeySun Jul 23 2023 - 13:06

Georgia Stanway’s retaken penalty gives England win over World Cup debutant Haiti

World Cup wrap: Japan off to a flier with win over Zambia; USA easy winners over Vietnam

Sat Jul 22 2023 - 15:52

Denise O’Sullivan: ‘I feared the worst after tackle against Colombia’

Midfielder walks another tightrope against Canada and Nigeria as a yellow card would lead to suspension

By Gavin CummiskeySat Jul 22 2023 - 12:54

Vera Pauw’s ‘perfect tactics’ reveal fly in the Ireland ointment

Women’s World Cup: Abbie Larkin pushing for a starting place after inspirational performance off the bench

By Gavin CummiskeySat Jul 22 2023 - 06:00

Women’s World Cup: Epic awakening for New Zealand after a first win

Lionesses get their rhymes in a mess; Nigeria’s 40-year-old defender comes under attack; Dutch not bowled over by facilities

By Mary HanniganFri Jul 21 2023 - 19:50

Karen Duggan: It’s only after going behind that Ireland begin to throw the shackles off

Women’s World Cup: Ireland have players who have the ability to hurt our opponents, it’s about getting them into the game

By Karen DugganFri Jul 21 2023 - 13:00

Ireland’s next group opponents Canada held by Nigeria to goalless draw

Women's World Cup: Christine Sinclair has her penalty saved for the Olympic the champions

By Jo Khan at Melbourne Rectangular StadiumFri Jul 21 2023 - 12:03

Mary Hannigan: Feeling of what if hanging in the air after World Cup debut defeat

Joe Canning on Limerick’s claim to being the greatest team ever; Rory McIlory pulls off a feat of escapology

By Mary HanniganFri Jul 21 2023 - 09:46

‘They played rough’: What the Australian papers made of Ireland’s first World Cup match

Australian media heavily focuses on captain Sam Kerr’s absence from team for opening game

By Louise LawlessFri Jul 21 2023 - 07:35

Joanne O’Riordan: Tinge of regret that Ireland didn’t go gung-ho a lot earlier against Australia

There was nothing lost in defeat to the co-hosts but there’s a lot to be gained going forward in games to come

By Joanne O'RiordanFri Jul 21 2023 - 06:00

Ireland manager Vera Pauw praises players and game plan that ‘worked perfectly’

‘We are a team that is battling, we are Irish, the DNA of the team is to battle’

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Jul 20 2023 - 18:06

‘They did us proud’: Irish fans celebrate in Sydney despite 1-0 defeat by Australia

Celebratory mood main characteristic of the Irish who travelled to see match and those who live in the city that hosted it

By Kate McDonaldThu Jul 20 2023 - 17:17

Ireland were doing so well until Marissa Sheva’s lapse in concentration

There was no badness in the challenge but it was a stonewall penalty that ruined all of Ireland’s good work up to then

By Malachy ClerkinThu Jul 20 2023 - 16:00

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