The 2023 Women’s World Cup began Thursday and things are off to a great start.
These daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the 2023 World Cup as well as betting lines, what to watch for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and New Zealand.
THE LEAD: New Zealand off to a historic winning start
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — In a tournament that promised to deliver surprises, it did just that in the very first match as New Zealand, after 15 failed attempts, won a World Cup game. It was a moment they’d been dreaming of ever since they first stepped onto the pitch against Denmark in Guangzhou at the maiden World Cup, 32 years ago, and their 1-0 victory over Norway was fully deserved.
Heading into the World Cup being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, all the focus was on the Aussies and their upward trajectory under Tony Gustavsson. Despite making progress under Jitka Klimková, they’d yet to show their strengths due to key injuries.
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