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India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Indian women's football team can qualify for FIFA World Cup: Defender Dalima Chhibber
Indian defender Dalima Chhibber believes the national women's football team is on the cusp of a breakthrough and can go on to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup, following their historic entry into the AFC Women's Asian Cup on Tuesday at the launch of the Subroto Cup school football tournament, where she was present as guest of honor, Dalima expressed confidence in the team's potential, praising the blend of experienced campaigners and emerging means everything to us and we have qualified because of our abilities," Dalima said. "We are heading towards a golden future. Recently, our U20 team also qualified for the Asian Cup. It is a sport that every country plays, we are taking steps in the right direction and it is a matter of time before we achieve success and qualify for the FIFA World Cup." India booked their Asian Cup berth after defeating higher-ranked Thailand 2-1 in the final qualifier last week, marking the first time the Blue Tigresses have made the tournament through the qualification route. Midfielder Sangita Basfore was the hero of the match, scoring twice in what was effectively a knockout victory also propelled India seven places up the FIFA rankings to 63rd, reflecting the strides the team has made in recent months. For Dalima, who last represented India in 2024, the achievement signals a turning point in Indian women's qualification is all the more significant given the disappointment of 2022, when the Indian team's AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign ended abruptly after a COVID-19 outbreak forced them to withdraw. That setback, Dalima said, has only strengthened the team's resolve to return and compete at the highest players such as Pyari Xaxa and Basfore leading from the front, Dalima believes India have the personnel to compete with the best in Asia and push for a place on the world stage."Qualifying for the Asian Cup is not the end goal," she noted. "It's the next step towards where we want to be - playing in the World Cup and making the country proud."The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 will serve as a key stepping stone in that journey, offering India the platform to test themselves against Asia's elite and, potentially, secure a ticket to the FIFA Women's World Cup.- EndsTrending Reel
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Dalima Chhibber eyes historic World Cup berth for Indian Women's Football
Agency: Last Updated: August 12, 2025, 17:30 IST Representational image (Image: News18) New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Indian footballer Dalima Chhibber, a stalwart of the women's national team for the past 15 years, believes the squad is on the brink of something special as they set their sights on a historic FIFA Women's World Cup about the team's journey and ambitions, Chhibber told ANI, 'We can't compare men's and women's football. But I've been playing for the national team for 15 years, and our dream is to reach the FIFA World Cup. Recently, after 20-25 years, what we've achieved shows our capabilities as footballers and the direction we're heading… We're moving towards a good, bright future."The Indian women's team competed in the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2022, but their campaign was cut short due to a COVID outbreak within the squad, forcing them to withdraw from the tournament. Chinnar admitted that the setback only fuelled their determination.'However, this time, we're determined, mentally tough, and excited to make history for the World Cup," she 36 days after the Indian senior women's team wrote a historic chapter in Indian football by qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, the Indian U20 women's team put further shine by securing their berths at the AFC U20 Women's Asian a victorious campaign in Yangon, the Young Tigresses received a warm welcome upon their arrival in New Delhi on Monday a matter of five weeks, the wait of two decades came to an end. While the Blue Tigresses did it after 23 years, the Young Tigresses will feature at the continental stage after 20 years, according to the AIFF was also about vanquishing the demons of the past. Heartbreakingly, in 2022, the senior side had to withdraw from the Asian Cup due to a COVID outbreak. The year after that, the U20 side were knocked out of the first round of the qualifiers by the narrowest of margins, on goal difference, by Vietnam. (ANI) view comments News agency-feeds Dalima Chhibber eyes historic World Cup berth for Indian Womens Football Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Spain names former player Sonia Bermudez as head coach of women's national team
Spain's women's national team replaces coach Montse Tome with former player Sonia Bermúdez on Monday. The RFEF took to social media to announce the appointment. 👋🏼 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔, Sonia. Sonia Bermúdez, nueva seleccionadora nacional, disputó 63 partidos con la @SEFutbolFem, anotando un total de 35 goles. Formará tándem con Iraia Iturregi, quien cuenta con años de experiencia en los banquillos y 402 partidos en Primera.# — RFEF (@rfef) August 11, 2025 She will form a duo with another former player, Iraia Iturregi, who has years of experience on the sidelines and 402 matches in the First Division. The decision was made by the federation's board members after Tome led Spain to the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final, which it lost to England in a penalty shootout on July 27. Tome replaced former coach Jorge Vilda following the team's FIFA Women's World Cup title in 2023. She led Spain to the title of the inaugural Women's Nations League in 2024. Her current contract with the national team was valid until the end of the month. 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗦, Montse. 🥇 Campeona de la Nations League 2024. 🥈 Subcampeona de Europa 2025. — RFEF (@rfef) August 11, 2025 Tome was the first woman to coach the senior women's team in Spain. She had been an assistant to Vilda during the World Cup and was promoted in the fallout of former federation president Luis Rubiales' nonconsensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso during the World Cup's awards ceremony in Australia.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Morning News Wrap-Up: Friday's Biggest Stock Market Stories!
It's time to dive into the biggest stock market stories and headlines from Friday! There's a lot of news to go over today, and TipRanks has all the details with its roundup below! Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Expedia (EXPE) stock jumped alongside strong Q2 results and an upgraded outlook. MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (MRM) stock rocketed on plans to join the World ID network. BioVie (BIVI) stock plummeted after the company priced shares in a public offering. Oriental Rise (ORIS) stock surged in what might have been a meme rally. Tesla (TSLA) stock dipped this morning after it abandoned its Dojo supercomputer plans. D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock was down today after it reported mixed Q2 results. SoundHound AI (SOUN) stock took off after the company smashed Wall Street's Q2 estimates. Tempus AI (TEM) stock climbed higher after the company's earnings came in above analysts' estimates. Eli Lilly (LLY) stock continued to sink as investors were disappointed with its weight loss pill trial data. Take-Two (TTWO) shares slipped on Friday after the company's CEO discussed pricing for Grand Theft Auto VI. Natera (NTRA) stock gained alongside a strong Q2 earnings report. Disney (DIS) stock slipped after CEO Bob Iger said the company will make what 'resonates with consumers.' Wendy's (WEN) stock rallied despite the fast-food company cutting its 2025 guidance. Netflix (NFLX) stock increased after it secured rights to some of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer games.
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Netflix secures broadcast rights in Canada to 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups
Published Aug 08, 2025 • 2 minute read Canada forward Christine Sinclair (12) celebrates at the conclusion of a soccer match against Panama at the CONCACAF women's World Cup qualifying tournament in 2018. AP Photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Netflix has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights in Canada for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031, mirroring an earlier announced rights deal in the U.S. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account World Cups have typically been shown on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences. But Netflix has been flexing its sports muscle of late, adding live sports to its extensive menu of movies and TV shows. The Women's World Cup marks the streaming service's first foray into live soccer. Netflix's U.S. rights deal was announced in December. The streaming service has been expanding its live sports portfolio with Christmas Day NFL games as well as the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano and upcoming Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford boxing cards. Netflix also streams the weekly WWE Raw wrestling show. Netflix says the Taylor-Serrano card drew 74 million live viewers from around the world. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We will embrace the opportunity to work with Netflix to continue to grow the popularity of the women's game in Canada — a nation with a rich FIFA Women's World Cup history,' FIFA chief business officer Romy Gai said in a statement. The 2027 World Cup will be hosted in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, featuring 32 teams competing across eight cities. The host country for the 2031 tournament, expanded to 48 from 32 teams, is expected to be revealed at the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver. 'We are thrilled that Netflix will be FIFA's exclusive partner in Canada for the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031,' said Gabe Spitzer, Netflix's vice-president of sports. 'With under two years to go until the first match in Brazil, we are hard at work on planning and aim to give fans unparalleled access to the most prestigious competition in women's football.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The U.S. Soccer Federation has confirmed its interest in submitting a joint 2031 hosting bid with other CONCACAF member associations. FIFA calls the Women's World Cup the biggest women's sporting event in the world, saying the 2023 tournament, hosted by Australia and New Zealand, attracted close to two million fans to the stadiums and drew more than two billion views across television, streaming and social media platforms. FIFA announced in early June that for the first time, it was selling the rights to the 2027 and '31 women's tournaments 'on a stand-alone basis in Canada,' as opposed to bundled with other FIFA events. The deadline for bid submissions was July 10. TSN and CTV combined to broadcast all 64 matches at the 2023 tournament. Toronto Blue Jays Tennis Editorials Ontario Columnists
