Talismanic captain Alexandra Popp scored a brace as Germany launched their bid for a third Women’s World Cup title with a 6-0 demolition of debutants Morocco on Monday.

Substitute Cristiana Girelli’s 87th-minute header gave Italy a 1-0 win over Argentina in their Women’s World Cup opener at Eden Park on Monday, denying the South Americans a first win at the global soccer showpiece.

Rewa’s search for a first win of the second round continues, and their head coach Rodeck Singh knows they must work harder.

Host city Wellington hopes the arrival of their Football Ferns will help stir more excitement for the Women’s World Cup this week, as early matches failed to fill the 33,132-capacity Sky Stadium.

Jamaica’s women’s team, ranked 43rd in the world, aimed to “shock the world” in their Women’s World Cup opener against fifth-ranked France.

Despite facing challenges in finding suitable training grounds, Tailevu Naitasiri remains determined and confident in their performance in the Digicel Fiji Premier League.

Futsal is significant since it serves as a means of developing the skills of future stars.

Months after the men’s impressive semi-final run in Qatar, Morocco’s women will create their own World Cup history today.

As the FIFA Women’s World Cup continues in Australia and New Zealand, Fiji also has a presence at the tournament.

Tabletoppers Lautoka FC maintained their lead in round 13 of the Digicel Fiji Premier League with a 1-1 draw against Ba at Churchill Park.

France’s hopes of a winning start to their Women’s World Cup campaign were thwarted by a hardworking Jamaican side in a 0-0 draw in the opening Group F clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.

The Netherlands kicked off their Group E campaign with a 1-0 win over Women’s World Cup debutants Portugal at Dunedin Stadium on Sunday thanks to a first-half goal from Stefanie Van der Gragt that was awarded on a VAR review.