France sends emphatic message in World Cup opener

PARIS — It took a whopping nine minutes for France to address any lingering doubts about whether or not they might...

Day 1: Wendie Renard finds a brace as French rout South Korea, 4-0

France opened up their World Cup tournament with a bang. Against South Korea, the French stream-rolled their way to three points...

Chile team guide: 2019 Women’s World Cup

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2019 Women’s World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organizations...

United States team guide: 2019 Women’s World Cup

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2019 Women’s World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organizations...

‘Mapi’ Leon, Spain: 2019 Women’s World Cup Influencer

In the hype around a big tournament, it’s easy to build a narrative that begins and ends with a team’s biggest...

Li Ying, China: 2019 Women’s World Cup Influencer

  In the hype around a big tournament, it’s easy to build a narrative that begins and ends with a team’s...

Sweden team guide: 2019 Women’s World Cup

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2019 Women’s World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organizations...

Thailand team guide: 2019 Women’s World Cup

This article is part of the Guardian’s 2019 Women’s World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organizations...

Allyson Swaby, Jamaica: 2019 Women’s World Cup Influencer

In the hype around a big tournament, it’s easy to build a narrative that begins and ends with a team’s biggest...

France, long averse to pressure, faces the spotlight of home World Cup

  France enters the 2019 World Cup as, if not quite favorites to win, then at least as co-favorites with the...