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Women's World Cup

Japan axe coach Nils Nielsen 12 days after winning Women’s Asian Cup

Outgoing Japan coach Nils Nielsen lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.
Outgoing Japan coach Nils Nielsen lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Australia and Japan’s women’s teams say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns

Japan's team celebrating with the trophy after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.
Japan's team celebrating with the trophy after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Asian football champions Japan need ‘different tools’ to win the Women’s World Cup, says coach

Yui Hasegawa lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.
Yui Hasegawa lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Fifa rules that all women’s teams must have female coaches

England manager Sarina Wiegman, pictured during a training session in February 2026, was one of 12 female coaches at the 2023 World Cup.
England manager Sarina Wiegman, pictured during a training session in February 2026, was one of 12 female coaches at the 2023 World Cup.

China chase glory days at Women’s Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms

A giant floating football installation is seen on the Parramatta River in Sydney on Feb 21, 2026, ahead of the Women's Asian Cup.
A giant floating football installation is seen on the Parramatta River in Sydney on Feb 21, 2026, ahead of the Women's Asian Cup.

The Big Question

Is women’s sport the next big thing?

US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.
US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 3, 2025

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, South Korea on the sidelines of the Apec summit.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, South Korea on the sidelines of the Apec summit.

India win maiden Women’s World Cup title after Verma-Sharma show

India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's World Cup.
India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's World Cup.

US confirms Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid

The United States is bidding to host the 2031 Fifa Women's World Cup in a joint effort with Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica. The presidents of the four nations' football federations revealed the details of their bid plans at a press conference in New York.
The United States is bidding to host the 2031 Fifa Women's World Cup in a joint effort with Mexico, Jamaica and Costa Rica. The presidents of the four nations' football federations revealed the details of their bid plans at a press conference in New York.

England finally deliver when it matters to win women’s rugby World Cup

Rugby Union - Women's World Cup 2025 - Final - Canada v England - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - September 27, 2025 England's Zoe Aldcroft lifts the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after winning the final Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Rugby Union - Women's World Cup 2025 - Final - Canada v England - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - September 27, 2025 England's Zoe Aldcroft lifts the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after winning the final Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.