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Australia and New Zealand Kick Off Historic Women’s World Cup
The ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off in style on Thursday, July 20, 2023, with co-hosts Australia and New Zealand both winning their opening matches. In Auckland, New Zealand, the Football Ferns defeated former champions Norway 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal from Hannah Wilkinson. The win was New Zealand’s first ever victory at…