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Women's World Cup: More teams, more money

Jul 20, 2023
FIFA sold media rights separately for the women's and men's tournaments this year, boosting the revenue potential for players and teams.
A screen displays the attendance during a match between Australia and Ireland at the Women's World Cup on Thursday. This year’s Women’s World Cup is expected to be watched by bigger crowds and bigger global audiences.
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Prepping the party for a winter World Cup

Nov 21, 2022
The Nomad World Pub has hosted a monthlong watch party for the past six World Cups. Now the party's on for this year's winter World Cup.
The Nomad World Pub's World Cup event in Milwaukee draws thousands each day over the course of the monthlong tournament.
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FIFA says broadcasters lowballed bids for the Women's World Cup

Oct 21, 2022
With the popularity of the women's game soaring, FIFA has asked broadcasters to up their bids.
Above, the U.S. Women's Soccer team celebrates their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup win. This year, the federation has asked broadcasters to up their bids for broadcast rights after receiving lowball offers.
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Can women's soccer sustain this momentum?

Jul 5, 2019
The game's had its moments in the sun before.
Kelley O'hara of the US celebrates following the team's victory in the Quarter Final match between France and USA on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France.
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