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AP PHOTOS: Women’s World Cup highlights
By The Associated Press
Updated 9:01 AM CDT, August 12, 2023
The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is showcasing some of the best soccer on the planet — and some of the best photographs.
Associated Press photographers are covering every match at the month-long tournament, including wins by Australia, England, Spain and Sweden to advance to the semifinals.
Spain’s Esther Gonzalez, left, and Netherlands’ Damaris Egurrola compete to head the ball during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Netherlands’ Stefanie Van der Gragt celebrates after scoring her team’s first goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
A Japanese supporter poses for a photo ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)
Sweden’s Filippa Angeldal, second right, celebrates after scoring her side’s second goal off a penalty kick during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa, center, reacts at the end of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Sweden won 2-1. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
France’s goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, left, is replaced by France’s goalkeeper Solene Durand during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and France in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
Australia’s Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring during a penalty shootout during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and France in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
France players sit and stand on the pitch in dejection at the end of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and France in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
England’s Alessia Russo, center, is celebrated after she scored her side’s second goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
By The Associated Press
Updated 9:01 AM CDT, August 12, 2023
The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is showcasing some of the best soccer on the planet — and some of the best photographs.
Associated Press photographers are covering every match at the month-long tournament, including wins by Australia, England, Spain and Sweden to advance to the semifinals.
Spain’s Esther Gonzalez, left, and Netherlands’ Damaris Egurrola compete to head the ball during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Netherlands’ Stefanie Van der Gragt celebrates after scoring her team’s first goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
A Japanese supporter poses for a photo ahead of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)
Sweden’s Filippa Angeldal, second right, celebrates after scoring her side’s second goal off a penalty kick during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa, center, reacts at the end of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Sweden at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Sweden won 2-1. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
France’s goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, left, is replaced by France’s goalkeeper Solene Durand during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and France in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
Australia’s Sam Kerr celebrates after scoring during a penalty shootout during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and France in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
France players sit and stand on the pitch in dejection at the end of the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and France in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)
England’s Alessia Russo, center, is celebrated after she scored her side’s second goal during the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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