Sinclair pushes Canadian Soccer for pay deal before team leaves for World Cup
June 22 – Canada’s national team want a pay dispute settled before leaving for the Women’s World Cup, which Australia and New Zealand will co-host this summer.
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30% of Women’s World Cup players unpaid, 70% have no medical support, finds Fifpro report
June 21 – Players vying to make this summer’s Women’s World Cup risked their safety on poor pitches during qualifying, and many were not paid according to the latest report from players’ union Fifpro.
Peace in our time as FIFA secures EBU broadcast deal for Women’s World Cup 2023
June 15 – After a lengthy standoff, FIFA has struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the Women’s World Cup, avoiding a controversial blackout in the ‘Big Five’ European nations.
Women’s World Cup ticket sales pass 1 million
June 9 – Next month’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event ever with more than one million tickets sold.
FIFA release more 2023 World Cup tickets as Kiwis push local tickets sales harder
June 2 – FIFA have announced the release of 250,000 more tickets for the Women’s World Cup amid concerns about sales in New Zealand.
Injury hit England forced to name patched up squad for 2023 World Cup finals
June 1 – Saddled with key injuries, England women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman (pictured) has been forced to name several relatively untried players in her squad of 23 for the upcoming World Cup.
FIFA and ECA reach compromise on early player release dates for Women’s World Cup
May 18 – The world governing body FIFA and the European Club Association (ECA) have revised the rules regarding player release dates for the upcoming Women’s World Cup, allowing for more flexibility.
OL Groupe and Michelle Kang combine to form first women’s multi-club ownership group
May 17 – Multi-team ownership is coming to the women’s club game globally with the announcement of a deal between OL Groupe, owner of Olympique Lyonnais, John Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings, majority owner of OL Groupe and MicheleKang (pictured), owner of the Washington Spirit who play in the NWSL.
England is 25th stop on WWC Trophy Tour. FIFA reports 850,000 ticket sold to date
May 16 – With 65 days to go until the kick-off of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand, FIFA is reporting more than 850,000 tickets have been sold.
Unilever buys into cleaned-up FIFA starting with 2023 Women’s World Cup sponsorship
May 12 – FIFA has landed Unilever personal care brands as Official Sponsors of the Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 in a deal that will run through to the 2027 Women’s World Cup and include the men’s World Cup in 2026.
England hit by more injuries as Kirby ruled out of Australia/New Zealand World Cup
May 4 – European champions England have suffered yet another blow to their Women’s World Cup hopes with the news that Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby will miss the tournament because of a knee injury.
Infantino threatens ‘Big 5’ TV blackout, saying rights offers are a ‘slap in the face’ for women worldwide
May 2 – FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino are threatening a broadcast blackout of the Women’s World Cup in Europe’s ‘Big 5’ TV markets over “disappointing” broadcast offers.
Clubs call on WWC nations to respect player welfare after series of early call-ups
April 27 – European clubs have called on countries to stick to the rules around the release of players for this summer’s Women’s World Cup.
England captain Williamson ruled out of Australia/New Zealand World Cup
April 24 – England captain Leah Williamson will miss the women’s World Cup this summer after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in a Women’s Super League match against Manchester United.
Cisco plugs into WWC 2023 sponsorship with deal to deliver tournament comms
April 21 – US communications technology giant Cisco has become the Official Network Infrastructure Provider for the Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.