FIFA Women's Headlines

Germany wins Women's World Cup: Birgit Prinz scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute to lead Germany to a thrilling 2-0 victory over Brazil in the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup Sunday in Shanghai.
U.S. captures bronze at World Cup: Abby Wambach scored two goals as the United States defeated Norway 4-1 in the bronze-medal match at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Shanghai on Sunday.
FIFA Women's World Cup final predictions: And then there were two. Sunday's FIFA Women's World Cup final in Shanghai (CBC, 7:45 a.m. ET) pits defending champions Germany against first-time finalists Brazil in what is expected to be the highlight of the 32-game tournament.
The tale of the tape: Brazil vs. Germany: After three weeks of pure magic involving 16 teams from every corner of the globe, the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup comes down to battle of Europe vs. South America.
Solo won't play final U.S. World Cup match: Goalkeeper Hope Solo will not be in the starting lineup when the United States takes on Norway Sunday in the bronze medal game of the FIFA Women's World Cup in China (CBC, 4:45 a.m. ET).
U.S. team upset by goalie's remarks: United States women's soccer coach Greg Ryan has criticized his own goaltender for comments made in an impromptu interview with CBC Sports after the team's stunning defeat in the semifinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Brazil routs U.S. at World Cup: Brazil posted a 4-0 victory over the top-ranked United States in the semifinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Thursday, denying the Americans a chance to win a third world title.
Germany blanks Norway to advance to World Cup final: Germany secured its passage to the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup final with an assertive 3-0 victory over European rivals Norway in semifinal action Wednesday in Tianjin, China.
Brazil edges Australia at World Cup: Cristiane scored the winning goal in the 75th minute to give the eighth-seeded Brazilians a 3-2 victory over upstarts Australia and a berth in the tournament semifinals.
Norway ends host's World Cup dreams: Former champions Norway eliminated hosts China on Sunday with a 1-0 victory in quarter-final action at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in Wuhan.
Germany blanks North Korea at World Cup: Germany is one step closer to retaining its world title at the FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
U.S. ends England's World Cup: The United States scored three goals in a 12-minute span in the second half to end England's World Cup hopes with a convincing 3-0 victory Saturday.
Canada eliminated at World Cup: Canada was eliminated from the FIFA Women's World Cup following a 2-2 draw with Australia on Thursday.
Brazil ends Denmark's World Cup hopes: Denmark's turbulent campaign at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup came to a close Thursday, despite a well-played 1-0 loss to Brazil in the final game of Group D in Hangzhou, China.
U.S. through to World Cup quarter-finals: The United States remains on pace to claim a third world title at the FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
Typhoon forces World Cup games to be rescheduled: Typhoon Wipha has forced FIFA to reschedule two games at the Women's World Cup in China.
CSA 'can't afford' to host Olympic qualifying tournament: A decision by the Canadian Soccer Association not to host a women's Olympic qualifying tournament in Victoria has left national team coach Even Pellerud angry and frustrated.
Germany, England advance at World Cup: Germany and England booked their respective places in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup in China with convincing victories Monday.
Canada shuts out Ghana at World Cup: Canada is back on track at the FIFA Women's World Cup in China following a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Ghana on Saturday.
Brazil crushes China at Women's World Cup: Brazil all but assured itself of a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup with a 4-0 victory over China on Saturday.
Denmark coach banned for 2 games: Denmark's coach received a two-game suspension Saturday for \"physical contact\" with an assistant referee, adding another incident to the team's turbulent World Cup campaign.
Wambach paces U.S. to victory at World Cup: The top-ranked United States is back on track at the FIFA Women's World Cup in China following a 2-0 win over Sweden Friday.
Japan wins, Germany-England draw in Group A: England and Germany played to a goal-less draw in Group A action Friday at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, while the heartbreak continued for Argentina.
Canada drops opener at World Cup: Canada wasted a brilliant effort by goalkeeper Erin McLeod Wednesday, dropping a 2-1 decision to Norway in its opening Group C game at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Hangzhou, China.
Brazil, China triumph at World Cup: Brazil carved out a 5-0 victory over New Zealand in Group D play at the FIFA Women's World Cup Wednesday in Wuhan, China.
North Korea, U.S. draw at World Cup: Attempting to win a third world title, the top-ranked United States suffered a minor setback at the FIFA Women's World Cup Tuesday.
Japan, England put on a show at World Cup: Games don't come any more exciting or dramatic than the contest played out between England and Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup Tuesday in Shanghai.
Blatter supports expansion of women's World Cup: FIFA president Sepp Blatter favours expanding the women's World Cup to 24 teams despite the embarrassing 11-0 score in the 2007 World Cup opener.
Germany cruises to victory at Women's World Cup: Germany began its defence of its title in record fashion by hammering Argentina 11-0 Monday in Shanghai in the opening game of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Canada ready for FIFA Women's World Cup: Canada heads into the women's soccer World Cup in China confident the national team has the ability to win a medal but vexed by the side's unpredictable play in recent matches.
Canadian soccer coach suspended for World Cup opener: Even Pellerud has been suspended from Canada's first game against Norway at the women's World Cup of soccer which begins next week in China.
Canada, Japan draw in women's soccer friendly: The Canadian women's soccer team tied Japan 0-0 Thursday in Tokyo in their final tune-up before next month's FIFA Women's World Cup.