Fifa World Cup 2019

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Expectations soar as mix of youth and experience makes England a balanced unit

Women’s soccer has made huge strides in England since they finished third at the 2015 tournament, with many players becoming household names, media exposure on the rise and the game much more visible on television.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Germany's Dzsenifer Marozsan was confident of coming back stronger after battling lung embolism

With the Germans, who last won the trophy in 2007, eager to work their way back to the world’s elite after losing direction in recent years, Marozsan will play a key role.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Football needs to embrace wealth of experience female coaches can offer, says Pia Sundhage

Only nine teams at next month’s World Cup in France will have female coaches and Sundhage said this is limiting the development of the women’s game and opportunities for women in general.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Gender pay gap debate looms large over mega event in France

The vast pay inequality was one of the reasons that prompted Women’s World Cup holders the United States to file a lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation in March.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Two-time champions Germany eager to reverse poor form and revive flagging fortunes

Germany are targeting a return to the world's elite at the Women's World Cup after a string of disappointing results for the two-time champions in recent years.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Governing body aiming to increase number of viewers at mega event to over 1 billion

The 2019 World Cup represents a chance for the governing body to show the world it is taking women seriously.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: France keen on making home support count in quest for first-ever title

France have yet to reach a Women's World Cup final but Corinne Diacre's squad hope to capitalise on home advantage when they kick-off the 2019 edition in June.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Netherlands aim to recover from recent struggles as they eye success in global stage

A little over a year after crushing Denmark in the final to win the Euros, the Dutch had to beat the Danes and then Switzerland in the playoffs after missing out on automatic qualification for next month’s World Cup.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Australia captain Sam Kerr will look to inspire Matildas to new heights in France

There is a good case for ranking Sam Kerr as Australia’s best footballer, female or male, at the moment and the country’s hopes of a first World Cup triumph in France in July rest in no small part upon the prolific striker’s shoulders.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2019: Featuring for first time in tournament, Chile primed for baptism of fire in France

Chile head to their first women’s World Cup after a dismal run but the Chilenas, who face Sweden and the United States in their first two games, are adamant they are not going to France just to make up the numbers.