Japan on verge of World Cup last 16, Spain primed to join them

Japan all but sealed their place in the Women’s World Cup last 16 on Wednesday with Spain poised to fire a title warning and join them in the knockout rounds.

Putellas cameo as Spain cruise in ominous World Cup display

Coach Jorge Vilda says Spain will try to eke the best out of Alexia Putellas at the Women’s World Cup after she made a cameo off the bench in Friday’s ominous 3-0 win over Costa Rica.

Smith scores twice as holders US ease to 3-0 win in World Cup opener

Sophia Smith scored twice and set up another as a new-look United States launched their bid to win a third Women’s World Cup in a row with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam on Saturday.

Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with narrow wins

New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a first Women’s World Cup win ever and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday.

Nigerian hero denies Canada but no Philippines World Cup fairytale

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the hero for Nigeria to earn them a point against Canada at the Women’s World Cup on Friday but there was to be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.

Watch: Why England won the U21 Euros

Watch as FourFourTwo explain how an extremely talented England side won the U21 Euro’s.

Watch: Ghana’s Yeboah scores Puskas contender

Watch Ghanian international Yaw Yeboah score a Puskas award contender.

Watch: Messi has so many trophies he gives them away

Lionel Messi has so many trophies he gives them away to friends and team mates.

Watch: Spain blame Scotland loss on long grass

Spain continue to complain after their shock defeat to Scotland with the Spanish upset with the length of grass on the pitch.

Highlights: France edge Ireland, Netherlands cruise past Gibraltar

Benjamin Pavard scored the only goal as France beat Ireland 1-0 in their second Euro 2024 qualifier in Dublin, while Nathan Ake scored twice as the Netherlands beat a 10-man Gibraltar 3-0.