REVEALED: 20 - The Real Truth

Jitka Klimkova: New Zealand squad stayed calm after hearing of Auckland shooting

Three people were killed in an incident which occurred 400 metres from Norway’s team hotel

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Lionesses ready to roar as haka kicks off a dazzling opening

An unrelated shooting in Auckland couldn’t dampen the tournament’s message of unity or a host victory in the opening match.

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023

Mapped: Auckland shooting takes place just 5km from venue of Women’s World Cup opening match

Shooting took place near the hotel of the Norwegian team hours before opening match

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

New Zealand’s Hannah Wilkinson stuns Norway in Women’s World Cup opener

New Zealand kicked off the tournament with their first win at a Women’s World Cup, Hannah Wilkinson’s goal just after half-time sinking Norway

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Women's World Cup opens in New Zealand despite deadly shooting hours before

The opening match of the Women's World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand went ahead as planned Thursday after a shooting hours earlier near the Norwegian team’s hotel left three people dead and six injured.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2023

‘This is very real’: USWNT defender Crystal Dunn on Auckland shooting

Crystal Dunn has said that players had to “compartmentalise everything” on Thursday after a central Auckland shooting left three dead

The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2023

England World Cup Fixtures: Full Lionesses schedule and route to the final

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Emotional Haka Highlights Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremony in New Zealand

The ceremonial Māori dance was the centerpiece of a riveting opening ceremony at Auckland’s Eden Park.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023

Afternoon Update: Auckland shooting hours before Women’s World Cup opener; Kathryn Campbell suspended; and HIV rates in Australia fall

Match between New Zealand and Norway to proceed after city rocked by shooting standoff

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Record crowds expected as Women's World Cup kicks off

Australia and New Zealand will open the ninth Women's World Cup co-hosted by the two nations on Thursday, despite a shooting near the Norwegian team hotel in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland that left three dead and six injured.

France 24 · Jul 20, 2023