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Olympics

Why is Morocco abbreviated MAR at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

World Cup

FIFA moving 100+ jobs to Florida from Zurich as legal department transfers to 2026 World Cup base

The expanded 48-team men’s World Cup in 2026 will be hosted mostly in the U.S. with games also played in Canada and Mexico.
Nation World

Olga Carmona scored in Spain's 1-0 Women's World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died

The 23-year-old Carmona was named the final’s most valuable player and had celebrated her goal with a tribute to a friend who recently lost her mother.
World Cup

'They’re a fantastic team': Spain wins its first Women's World Cup title, beating England 1-0

Spain's first major international trophy made it the first European team to win the Women's World Cup since Germany in 2007.
Nation World

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women's World Cup final

Spain, which overcame last year's near mutiny by its players against coach Jorge Vilda, will now play in its first Women's World Cup championship.
World Cup

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women's World Cup

It was the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States.
World Cup

Women's World Cup round of 16 bracket finalized: See who is moving on

Starting this weekend, it's win or go home at the Women's World cup.
World Cup

Women's World Cup 2023: Here's why Morocco is abbreviated to MAR

It's not a typo on the World Cup broadcast, Morocco's abbreviation is 'MAR' and it's left some fans confused. Here's the explanation.
Nation World

US women tie Netherlands in rematch of 2019 Women's World Cup final

It was just the sixth time the United States had trailed at the half in 52 World Cup matches, and the first time since 2011.
Nation World

Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open the Women's World Cup

The U.S. has won four World Cups overall and are vying for an unprecedented three-peat at the tournament.
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What to know before the USWNT plays their first match at the Women's World Cup

With back-to-back titles, the U.S. is among the favorites for winning the World Cup trophy.
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FIFA can't guarantee federations will pay promised $30,000 per player at Women's World Cup

There is no mechanism to directly pay the players the money, which could be life-changing for some.