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News Articles: women's World Cup

Linda Caicedo of Colombia celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the World Cup match between Germany and Colombia.

This 18-year-old Colombian survived cancer. Now she's the World Cup star

After surviving cancer and signing to Real Madrid, Linda Caicedo is making her mark at the World Cup. The 18-year-old player already scored a goal in each of Colombia's first two matches.

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  • Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
In this photo from July 7, 2019, U.S. players hold the trophy as they celebrate winning the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France. The 2023 Women's World Cup will be spread across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand.

5 storylines to watch as the Women's World Cup kicks off

It's Megan Rapinoe's last World Cup, and it could be Marta's, too. From winter weather to new faces to watch, here's what to know about this year's tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

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  • Laurel Wamsley
Events preceding the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Decines, France, in 2019. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested that the FIFA Women's World Cup could be held every two years instead of every four years.

Women's Soccer World Cup Could Be Held Every Two Years, FIFA President Says

Gianni Infantino says the organization should be creative and not just copy what the men's World Cup is doing. The contest is now held every four years.

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  • Reese Oxner