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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Perth Rectangular Stadium Perth Rectangular Stadium has undergone major redevelopment and is now a state-of-the-art stadium for world-class sports events. It’s Perth’s only rectangular stadium, and will host five world cup group stage matches this summer. Where is Perth Rectangular Stadium? Perth Rectangular Stadium is easily accessible via bus, train or by walking from the city centre. Located a stone’s throw from Swan River, the venue has undergone…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Brisbane Stadium Brisbane Stadium is a world-class sports stadium built for football and rugby and only 3kms from the Brisbane/ Meaanjin CBD. The stadium will host eight games at the upcoming World Cup. Where is Brisbane Stadium? Brisbane Stadium is located in Milton, just 3 km from the Brisbane CBD and 15 km from Brisbane Airport. As with most Brisbane events, public transport is the best and cheapest…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Waikato Stadium Waikato Stadium will welcome a third FIFA World Cup to Hamilton/Kirikiriroa- the heart of the Waikato region (approx. 120km south of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau), following the FIFA U-17 World Cup of 2008 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup of 2015. Waikato Stadium has a rich history that spans 100 years and is an impressive international sports stadium with a full capacity of 25000 people. The…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Wellington Regional Stadium New Zealand’s Wellington Regional Stadium (Sky Stadium) is seen as the home of the country’s football in the modern era, after being brought to life on a waterfront site in the heart of the city in 2000. Nine 2023 World Cup games will be played at Wellington Regional Stadium this summer, including the host nation New Zealand’s clash with the Philippines. Where is Wellington Regional…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Melbourne Rectangular Stadium Melbourne Rectangular Stadium opened in 2010 and was built for sport. It is one of Australia’s premier rectangular venues and was built specifically for football, rugby league and rugby union events. It has hosted some of Melbourne’s biggest sporting and entertainment events and will host six World Cup games this summer, including the home nation Australia’s finale with Canada in Group B. Where is Melbourne…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Dunedin Stadium Dunedin Stadium is New Zealand’s only covered stadium. It’s held prestigious events in the past including matches at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The 2023 World Cup marks the third World Cup the stadium will host, following on from te 2011 Rugby World Cup and the U-20 World Cup in 2015. Away from sports, the stadium has hosted musicians such as Sir Elton John, Fleetwood Mac…

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2023 Women’s World Cup: The Stadiums – Sydney Football Stadium The Sydney Football Stadium will host six matches at the upcoming World Cup. The Sydney Football Stadium is a top destination for Australian sports and entertainment. It was initially opened in 1988 and has been a celebrated venue for football for more than three decades. Some of the greatest players have played here including Pele and Maradona. Where is Sydney Football Stadium? The venue is…

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Sarina Wiegman: English desire to win football tournament ‘like a trauma’ BBC News says England head coach Sarina Wiegman says the country’s desire to win a tournament was “like a trauma”. For 56 years, competitions had ended in hurt, sadness and pain. The Lionesses won their first major championship last summer, just one year after Euros heartbreak for Gareth Southgate’s men against Italy. “What I really noticed is wanting to win a tournament is so…

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‘We’re not robots’: Millie Bright calls for change in women’s football scheduling The Guardian says Millie Bright has called for work to be done in relation to scheduling in the women’s game, stressing players are “not robots”. Bright has been named England’s captain for the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after Leah Williamson was ruled out of the tournament with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Bright is recovering from a knee issue…

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‘No fear’: Lucy Bronze tells Lauren James to keep up attacking intent The Guardian says The England full-back Lucy Bronze has urged Lauren James not to curb her attacking instincts. James played the full 90 minutes of the goalless draw with Portugal on Saturday, sparkling both ahead of Bronze on the right and then more centrally once repositioned. Having played such a prominent role in the final home friendly before the Women’s World Cup gets…

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‘A natural leader’: How Millie Bright became England’s ‘voice’ for the Women’s World Cup The Independent says “Straight away I was just in shock,” Millie Bright remembers. It was a Wednesday evening in late April when England’s road to the World Cup hit a major bump, as Leah Williamson collapsed over her right knee and hobbled down the tunnel at Leigh Sports Village. The news then confirmed what was initially feared: with two months to…

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