Here’s the summary of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup till 17th August.
Let’s delve into some key moments:
- In an unprecedented turn, New Zealand became the first host country not to progress beyond the group stage.
- The group stage culminated on August 3, setting the stage for 16 teams to compete for the championship in Sydney, Australia on August 20.
- The United States women’s soccer team is in the competition, holding the honor of back-to-back champions.
- On 18 August 2023, American referee Tori Penso was chosen as the chief official for the final. This appointment marked her as:
- The first from the U.S. to officiate a FIFA World Cup final.
- The inaugural Women’s World Cup final referee from the Americas.
- Only the second official outside of Europe to referee a Women’s World Cup final
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