International

WAFCON 2026 group stage roundup: Nigeria and South Africa scrape through, Malawi make history

Favourites put under pressure in first phase of WAFCON

Aug 7 • Neel Shelat

Analysis: How Malawi pulled off the shock of WAFCON 2026 on debut against Nigeria

Malawi are more than just the Chawinga sisters and proved it with a complete team performance against the Super Falcons.

Jul 29 • Neel Shelat

Chawinga, Kgatlana, Abiodun and more: Stars and talents to watch at WAFCON 2026

The best talent in Africa will take centre stage at WAFCON 2026. Here are some standout names and promising youngsters to keep an eye on.

Jul 26 • Neel Shelat

WAFCON 2026 Preview: Favourites, underdogs and predictions

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is returning for a third consecutive edition in Morocco, this time with an expanded field of 16 teams and spots at the…

Jul 25 • Neel Shelat

Kerolin interview: 'In Brazil, the samba, the happiness, the way we play, I think it’s very special'

Manchester City forward speaks exclusively to The Cutback about her hopes for the World Cup in Brazil and adjusting to playing in the WSL

Jun 17 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Hampton rescues England in tense Iceland victory

The keeper delivered an outstanding performance to ensure Lionesses claimed vital World Cup qualifying win

Apr 18 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes

What we learned from the USWNT's games against Japan

Emma Hayes' side won two of their three fixtures against the Asian Cup champions

Apr 18 • Kamran Nia

England embrace the art of winning without the ball against Spain

Sarina Wiegman’s side were content to concede possession at Wembley, trusting their structure, discipline and efficiency to deliver another big result

Apr 15 • Max Radwan

Stubborn England hold on for vital 1-0 win over Spain in World Cup qualifiers

An early goal from Lauren Hemp sealed a huge win over rivals at Wembley

Apr 14 • Theo Lloyd-Hughes

Familiar rivals and new faces: England prepare for ‘weight’ of another Spain test

Lionesses take on world champions in 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifier at Wembley

Apr 14 • The Cutback

Why Fuka Nagano is one of the most underrated WSL players

How the Japanese midfielder became Liverpool’s key player, with her influence increasing as the team’s midfield structure has stabilised

Apr 13 • Chiara Bozzarello

Emma Hayes looks to experience for trio of games against Japan

Old names and familiar faces return in latest USWNT squad

Apr 10 • Kamran Nia

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