‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup

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As the record-breaking 2023 Women’s World Cup ends, many see an exciting future – and many challenges – for the game.

Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso celebrates after winning the World Cup [Amanda Perobelli/Reuters]

By Alex Thomas Published On 21 Aug 202321 Aug 2023

Sydney, Australia – The success of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has led to some grand predictions about the future of women’s football – and perhaps the boldest is that it will eventually surpass the men’s game.

“I’ve always said this and people thought I’m crazy but I think women’s football will be bigger than men’s football”, former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith told Al Jazeera.

It might look like a contentious claim but few know the game as well as Smith.

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Women’s national football team keep top place in Southeast Asia

vietnamnet 17/08/2020    14:42 GMT+7

The women’s national football team of Vietnam remain at the top place in Southeast Asia although they have dropped three places on the FIFA Women’s World Rankings for August.
Members of the Vietnamese women’s football team celebrate their gold medal at the 29th SEA Games (Photo: VNA)

According to the rankings, the Vietnamese team has gained 1,657 points, standing sixth in Asia and 35th in the world.

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