Category: Women’s World Cup (Soccer)

Spanish Soccer Body Threatens to Sue Over Player’s Account of Kiss

The kiss and its aftermath have stirred debate over the treatment of women in Spanish soccer.
What Even Is a Social Network Anymore?
What Even Is a Social Network Anymore?
Spanish Soccer Chief Rubiales Refuses to Resign Over World Cup Kiss

Luis Rubiales was denounced for his behavior toward Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the winning Spanish women’s soccer team, at an awards ceremony in Australia.
Nike Says It Will Offer Mary Earps’s Goalkeeper Jersey

After being criticized for not offering replicas of the jerseys worn by the English goalkeeper Mary Earps and others in the Women’s World Cup, Nike said limited quantities would be available.
A Kiss After Spain’s World Cup Win Prompts Many to Cry Foul

A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many of the sexism that has plagued women’s soccer.
Spain Wins World Cup as Its Talent Trumps Its Troubles

A team that had endured all that Spain has in the past 12 months should not be able to win a World Cup. And yet that is precisely what it did.
Spanish Fans Rejoice at World Cup Win

The final against England brought out fans of all stripes and rallied girls in both countries to hit the field and play.
England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines

For weeks, England had found a way to win matches and keep its title dream alive. Against Spain, it ran out of magic, and time.
One Long Reporting Trip Around the World

Sports have always been my ticket to travel: to a surf spot above the Arctic Circle, to a volcano in Mexico and to soccer games in New Zealand.
For Spain and England, a Swift Rise Is Also a Warning

The Women’s World Cup finalists showed how quickly title contenders can emerge. But believing the hard work in women’s soccer is over is a mistake.
Australia Loved the Matildas. Will It Continue to Love Women’s Sports?

Australian fans are mourning their team’s semifinal defeat at the Women’s World Cup. Beyond the ache, there are concerns about whether the support for women’s sports will last.