- Australia beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in a cagey match in Sydney. Earlier, New Zealand upset Norway 1-0 in a fairytale start for the co-host at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Auckland.
- Over the next four weeks, 32 teams will compete across 64 matches at 10 venues across Australia and New Zealand.
- The US Women’s National Team arrives at the tournament as the two-time defending champion and arguably the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title.
- A rare multiple shooting in Auckland Thursday has put security officials on edge as thousands gather in the city for the tournament. New Zealand police said it was “an isolated incident,” and “not a national security risk.”
Girls’s International Cup 2023 kicks off
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