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    FIFA drops plans for 48-team 2022 World Cup

    23 May 2019

    FIFA shelved a proposed expansion of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams on Wednesday, dealing a blow to the world football body’s president Gianni Infantino. Infantino had proposed expanding the tournament and explored the idea of adding additional host nations.

    Mercurial Pakistan pin World Cup hopes on rising generation

    21 May 2019

    Pakistan are pinning their hopes for World Cup glory on a crop of youngsters who have the talent to beat anybody but could also pay for their lack of experience. The side have only won the showpiece 50-over tournament once -- under the captaincy of current Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in 1992.

    Bonansea brace crowns golden WC return for Italy as Brazil blank Jamaica

    09 Jun 2019

    Barbara Bonansea ensured Italy a dramatic return to the women’s World Cup after a 20-year absence on Sunday with a stoppage time winner that gave her team a last-gasp win over tournament dark horses Australia.

    US favourites in toughest-ever Women’s World Cup field

    06 Jun 2019

    The US may be favourites to retain their Women’s World Cup title but the rapid development of the game globally means they will face a tougher field than ever before when the tournament gets underway in France on Friday.

    Captain Henry fires France past Brazil, into World Cup quarters

    24 Jun 2019

    Women’s World Cup hosts France survived a scare to beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time and reach the quarter-finals on Sunday as captain Amandine Henry scored a dramatic winner in Le Havre.

    Rapinoe sinks hosts as US reach semis; Dutch book berth in last 4

    29 Jun 2019

    Megan Rapinoe admitted it had been an unforgettable night after her brace took the United States through to the semi-finals of the women’s World Cup on Friday, the holders beating France 2-1 in Paris to puncture the hopes of the host nation.

    Bangladesh-Sri Lanka washout sets World Cup record

    11 Jun 2019

    Sri Lanka's World Cup match against Bangladesh was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain in Bristol on Tuesday.

    France enjoy dream start as women’s World Cup kicks off

    08 Jun 2019

    Host nation France crushed South Korea 4-0 in the opening game of the women’s World Cup on Friday, leaving former winners Germany with plenty to live up to as they prepare to launch their campaign.

    Dashing Sohail boosts Pakistan's bid for World Cup survival

    16 Jun 2019

    The 30-year-old, dropped following Pakistan's opener against the West Indies, made up for lost time as he demolished South Africa's beleaguered bowlers.

    US rout Trinidad to avenge shock World Cup qualifier loss

    23 Jun 2019

    The US kicked their Gold Cup campaign into high gear by steamrolling Trinidad and Tobago 6-0 on Saturday, avenging a 2017 defeat that sent the Americans crashing out of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

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