Sports

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Olivia Baker, Manager

October 17, 2023

News Article

In the Summer of 2023, the FIFA Women’s World Cup took place in Australia and New Zealand. The Women’s FIFA World Cup is held every 4 years and has 32 teams and 5 confederations competing for the cup. The World Cup first took place in the year 1991 and was hosted by China. The United States claimed their first title during the first world cup by defeating Norway 2-1. Soccer is known as the most popular sport in the world. It’s origins come from ancient China, but the modern game of soccer came from the streets of medieval England.

Although this year the U.S. Women’s team was predicted to win the tournament due to their previous appearances in the past year, Spain came away with the victory. Spain had not won a World Cup since 2010.

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Olivia Baker, Manager

Hi my name is Olivia Baker! I am the General Manager for Weir Student Media. I am a senior at Weir High School. I am a part of GAA, FBLA, NHS, NTHS, Pep Club, and Key Club. As far as sports go, I am a 4-year letterman and 2-year Captain of the Girls Varsity Soccer and Girls Varsity Basketball Team, a 2 Year Letterman for the Varsity Softball team, a 2-Year letter of the Girls Track Team, and a new member of the Dance Team. I enjoy being a journalist because I like having a free way to express myself and my thoughts!