Women World Cup 2019 Francia

Amber Barrett came off the bench to send the Republic of Ireland to the Women's World Cup finals for the first time in their history with a 1-0 win over Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday.... more »

Spain women's national team coach Jorge Vilda named a hugely depleted squad for October's international friendlies on Friday, excluding several star names who asked not to be considered due to a bitter dispute with the Spanish football federation (RFEF).... more »

Yoshimi Yamashita became Japan's first woman professional football referee on Monday and said she was happy to "make a splash" as she prepares to create history at the World Cup.... more »

FIFA plans to announce the host venues for the 2026 World Cup in North America on June 16 in New York, football's global governing body said Friday.... more »

Improved conditions for foreign workers will be a "key legacy" of the World Cup, Qatar's organisers insisted Friday as they marked the six month countdown to the event facing dogged questions over rights in the Gulf state.... more »