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England held by Sweden to begin Euros qualifying
England's qualification journey for Euro 2025 began with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against a disciplined Sweden side at Wembley on Friday.
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Soccer
England's flat Euro title defense begins with wake-up call
Amid a transitional phase, defending Euro champions England were far from convincing against Sweden as they look to recalibrate.
Soccer
Bronze: England aiming for back-to-back Euro wins
England and Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze says the "long goal" for the Lionesses is to make history and become back-to-back European Champions.
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England handed tough Euro qualifying group
England face a difficult route to qualify for the 2025 European Championship having drawn France, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
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.
Soccer
Spain win 1st game since WWC, Rubiales fallout
Spain beat Sweden 3-2 on Friday in their first match since winning the Women's World Cup and the fallout from Luis Rubiales' unsolicited kiss on the lips of Jenni Hermoso.
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USWNT drops to lowest FIFA ranking after WWC
Sweden have knocked the United States off the top of the FIFA women's rankings for the first time in more than six years.
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Soccer
Sweden win another consolation prize, so where to from here?
Sweden are one of the most consistent performers in Women's World Cup history, but that is scant consolation for a team that wants to be the best.
Soccer
Lawson: Lasting legacy will give Matildas tangible World Cup prize
Sophie Lawson reacts to Australia's 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the third-place playoff game at the Women's World Cup.
2:07
Soccer
Sweden overcome Australia to win WWC bronze
Sweden picked up their fourth Women's World Cup bronze medal on Saturday after beating co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoff match.
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Spain have passed every test put to them to reach Women's World Cup final
Spain had never won a knockout tournament match before this Women's World Cup. Now they're one win from the trophy after withstanding every challenge.
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Women's World Cup Daily: Spain seal final spot over Sweden
Spain overcame Sweden with a late goal to seal their place in the World Cup final, while Australia prepare to face England.
Salma Paralluelo
Soccer
Marsden: Salma Paralluelo pivotal in Spain's semifinal win vs. Sweden
Sam Marsden praises Salma Paralluelo's influence after coming off the bench to score in Spain's 2-1 win over Sweden.
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Soccer
Spain reach first ever WWC final after wild finish
Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women's World Cup final.
FIFA Women's World Cup
As it happened: Spain beat Sweden to reach 2023 World Cup final
A wild final 10 minutes saw Spain book a spot at their first ever World Cup final, beating Sweden 2-1 at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Women's World Cup Daily: Semifinal previews, predictions
After 32 teams began the 2023 Women's World Cup, we're down to four. Australia take on England, while Sweden battle Spain for a place in history.
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Soccer
Have the stars aligned for Sweden at the Women's World Cup?
Two years ago, it seemed like Sweden had missed their big chance at securing some silverware. Now, the 2023 Women's World Cup could be theirs for the taking.
Soccer
Sweden or Spain? The FC team's semifinal picks
The ESPN FC crew make their predictions for the World Cup semifinal matchup between Sweden and Spain.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Sweden's flawless tactics, team vibes too much for Japan in World Cup quarterfinal
Sweden executed a perfect game plan to eliminate Japan from the Women's World Cup and advance to the semifinals, but this team is as much about the off-field vibes as it is the on-field tactics. And it's working.
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Women's World Cup Daily: Sweden stun Japan; Spain shaken but not stirred
World Cup favourites Japan are out after being stunned by Sweden in the quarterfinals, while an earthquake hit Wellington before Spain's win over Netherlands.
Soccer
Sweden's advance into the World Cup semifinals 'came down to millimetres'
Sophie Lawson reacts to Sweden's 2-1 win vs. Japan to get into the semifinals and compares it to round-of-16 game against USWNT.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Why Japan is a different challenge than USWNT for Sweden
Sweden edged past the United States in the Round of 16, but their next opponent Japan will provide a different test on their World Cup title quest.
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Sweden beat Japan 2-1, set up Spain semifinal
Sweden held off a late Japan fightback to reach the semifinals of the Women's World Cup for the fifth time with a 2-1 win at Eden Park on Friday.
FIFA Women's World Cup
Why Sweden's Musovic, key to beating USWNT, isn't finished yet at 2023 World Cup
Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic put in a match-winning performance against the United States. This is what drives her and makes her special.
Soccer
How much blame lies with Andonovski for USWNT's World Cup failure?
Luis Miguel Echegaray questions the tactics of head coach Vlatko Andonovski after the USWNT crashed out of the Women's World Cup vs. Sweden.
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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Standings
| Group A | 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 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Republic of Ireland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
| Spain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Zambia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Denmark | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| China | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Jamaica | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Argentina | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 6 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| South Korea | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
2023 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference8Tied-2nd
Goals Scored9Tied-2nd
Assists8Tied-5th
Goals Conceded1Tied-4th