Is there finally equality in sport? The Women’s World Cup kicked off on Thursday as officials said that it would be the “biggest and best” ever. About time, say some.
Greatest spectacle in women’s football begins
Bigger crowds, bigger teams: The competition has expanded this year to feature 32 teams compared to the previous 24. Glossary
New Zealand - An island country in the Pacific Ocean with a population of just over five million.
FA - The Football Association is the governing body of football in England and the Channel Islands. It was founded in 1863.
Qatar - A small country on the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Saudi Arabia. Like its larger neighbour, it has experienced rapid economic development but maintained strict conservative religious codes.