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US women's World Cup domination has ended. But the nation remains a global talent factory
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The Philippines stun co-host New Zealand 1-0 to earn first ever Women's World Cup win
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Opening round proves Fifa was right to expand Women's World Cup to 32 teams
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World Cup marks rise of western European women's football
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Banyana will have to defy expectations in World Cup group of death
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Atlas Lionesses: The Moroccan soccer revolution and the players inspiring a generation of girls
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Fifa boss says women can change football but they shouldn't always have to, says sports leader