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Why play-off win may not send Wales to World Cup
Wales face Norway in the Women's World Cup play-off final knowing even a famous victory may not be enough to send them to Brazil in 2027.
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World
FIFPRO report highlights growing pains in women's football
Expected global revenue of over $1 billion and new faces at the U17 World Cup show women's football is booming, but a recent report also highlights need for better structures globally.
Sports
Pressure on Norway in play-off final - Wilkinson
Rhian Wilkinson says the pressure will be on Gemma Grainger's Norway in their Women's World Cup play-off final against Wales in December.
Sports
Watch: Scotland beat Czechs to set up Sweden play-off
Watch the goals as Scotland twice come from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-2 on Paisley and progress 5-2 on aggregate to a Women's World Cup play-off final against Sweden.
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Do Lionesses lack ruthlessness in front of goal?
England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece - but should it be more?
World
Germany's women: Ena Mahmutovic makes her case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeper
Germany's win against Australia saw Ena Mahmutovic excel in goal. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper is considered the successor to Ann-Katrin Berger and is making a name for herself.
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Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.
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Politics
Money, networks and bias: Why women struggle to win seats in US politics
The US is holding Congress and state governor elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
Politics
US midterms: Women candidates could make history
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
Sports
Wales hope pattern continues in Albania return
After an unconvincing win in Albania, Wales hope a return home will rejuvenate their Women's World Cup bid.
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Wales must improve in World Cup bid - Wilkinson
Rhian Wilkinson accepts Wales must raise their standards after they scrape to a 1-0 victory in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final in Albania.
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NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.
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Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
Sports
Depth on show as Irish all but assure play-off final
Republic of Ireland ease to a comfortable 8-0 victory against 10-player Kazakhstan in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg without three of their best players as their replacements impress
Sports
ECB help would make women's Test a 'certainty' - West Indies
West Indies are still hopeful of hosting England in a women's Test next year, but the fixture would be a "certainty" if the ECB were to help fund it, says chief executive Chris Dehring.
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World
Germany women's football team: Can Ena Mahmutovic make a case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeper?
The women's friendlies against Australia and Japan present an opportunity for Ena Mahmutovic to make her case for succeeding Ann-Katrin Berger as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Wales captain James has World Cup on her mind
Wales take on Albania over two legs in the semi-finals of the play-offs motivated by reaching a World Cup for the first time.
Health
From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
World
Afghan women facing arrest for dress code violations: UN
In recent months, the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have arrested or detained dozens of women for alleged violations of dress codes and for appearing in public without a male guardian.