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Arsenal's Maanum absent for Norway after collapse
Arsenal midfielder Frida Maanum has not reported for international duty with Norway after collapsing in the 95th minute of her teams' 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Continental Tyres League Cup final on Sunday.
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Soccer
Grainger quits Wales job to become Norway boss
Gemma Grainger has stepped down as Wales Women manager to become Norway's head coach, the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) said on Wednesday.
Soccer
The 50 best women's soccer players in the world, ranked!
After polling 32 of the world's brightest minds in women's soccer, from coaches and GMs to journalists, we rank the best 50 players for 2023.
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Soccer
Hegerberg: Federations must show more respect
Norway striker Ada Hegerberg says football federations need to show more respect to their women's teams on the back of some historic achievements at the World Cup.
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Women's World Cup Daily: Spain make a statement; Japan shine
Spain made a statement with a big win against Switzerland, while Japan overcame Norway to seal their progress to the quarterfinals too.
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With poise and style in abundance, Japan march on into WWC quarterfinals
With a display brimming in poise and style, Japan advanced to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals and showed why they are now among the favourites.
Soccer
Japan cruise past Norway to reach quarterfinals
Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup for the fourth time.
Soccer
'Believe the hype!' - How Japan cruised into the World Cup quarterfinals
Gabriel Tan recaps Japan's comfortable 3-1 win over Norway at the Women's World Cup.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Why Japan can win it all at the Women's World Cup
ESPN FC's Gabe Tan and Sophie Lawson take a look at Japan's impressive performances at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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Soccer
World Cup last 16: Why every remaining team (including the U.S.) will, won't win it all
As the Women's World Cup field cuts from 32 to 16, we review each remaining team's biggest strengths and weaknesses, and which one has the best shot.
FIFA Women's World Cup
Ranked: The 25 best players at the 2023 Women's World Cup
ESPN's expert panel selected the top 25 players of the Women's World Cup to keep an eye on, from Sophia Smith to Sam Kerr and more.
Soccer
Norway halt training after huge hailstorm hits
Norway players were forced off their training field in Auckland after being hit by a hailstorm.
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Soccer
Carlisle: Philippines will exit World Cup with good feelings
Jeff Carlisle reacts to Norway's 6-0 thrashing of Philippines which saw them join Switzerland in the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup.
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Sarina Bolden
Soccer
From historic win to humbling exit, Filipinas will take plenty away from their WWC debut
Their FIFA Women's World Cup adventure may have come to an end but the Filipinas can still take away plenty from their debut tournament.
Soccer
Norway sneak into WWC knockouts after 6-0 rout
Sophie Roman Haug scored a hat trick as Norway put a turbulent two weeks behind them and squeaked into the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup on goal difference.
Norway
Soccer
Norway's Graham Hansen apologises to coach
Norway winger Caroline Graham Hansen has apologised for lashing out at coach Hege Riise after being dropped to the bench for Tuesday's scoreless draw with Switzerland at the Women's World Cup.
Norway
Soccer
Dropped Graham Hansen fumes after Swiss draw
Norway's Caroline Graham Hansen lashed out at the decision to start her on the bench in her side's 0-0 draw with Switzerland at the Women's World Cup.
Soccer
Hegerberg drama overshadows Norway-Switzerland
Switzerland had goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann to thank for securing a valuable 0-0 draw against Norway in the Women's World Cup Group A match.
FIFA Women's World Cup
Women's World Cup Daily: Everything you need to know ahead of matchday 1
We're less than a day from the start of the 2023 World Cup, and ESPN has it's finger on the pulse in the host nations. Here's what you need to know ahead of the tournament openers Thursday.
Soccer
Riise: Norway performance not affected by Auckland shooting
Norway head coach Hege Riise says her side's performance in their 1-0 loss to New Zealand was not affected by the shooting in Auckland.
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Soccer
How New Zealand made history vs. Norway at the World Cup
Sophie Lawson reacts to New Zealand securing their first ever win at a Women's World Cup with a 1-0 victory vs. Norway.
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Soccer
History made as referee announces VAR penalty to New Zealand at Women's World Cup
History was made between New Zealand and Norway as a referee announced their VAR decision to the crowd at a major tournament for the first time.
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New Zealand stun Norway in WWC opener
Co-hosts New Zealand kicked off their Women's World Cup campaign with an upset victory over Norway on Thursday.
FIFA Women's World Cup
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup team-by-team preview
ESPN previews each of the 32 Women's World Cup teams ahead of a historic tournament. Here's all the in-depth info on the squads set to compete.
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Women's World Cup kit ranking: Which team's jerseys are the best?
The Women's World Cup features jerseys are inspired by natural splendour, ancient art, comic books and even cobblestone pavements. But whose are the best?
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Norway | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Philippines | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 3 |
2023 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference5Tied-5th
Goals Scored6Tied-9th
Assists4Tied-9th
Goals Conceded1Tied-4th