The U.S. women’s national team (USWNT) have been knocked off the top spot of FIFA’s world rankings for the first time since March 2017. They were replaced by Sweden, who moved up from third to the summit for the first time in their history. World Cup winners Spain sit in second after rising from sixth place, with the USWNT in third. England, the losing finalists in Australia and New Zealand and European Championship winners a year ago, remain fourth. The U.S.’ fall follows their disappointing World Cup campaign, which saw them be eliminated in the round of 16 after a penalty...
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England's coach is not a fan of strike partnerships, but the one she has ended up with in this World Cup is proving extremely effective
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Sarina Wiegman was left asking “am I in a fairytale?” after England booked their place in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final with a 3-1 win over Australia. Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo saw the Lionesses to victory and set up an encounter with Spain in Sunday’s final. It will be the Lionesses’ maiden World Cup final appearance but for Wiegman it is her second in as many tournaments, after the Netherlands finished runners-up to the USWNT in France four years ago. It is the Dutch manager’s fourth consecutive major tournament final...
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