Defending champion Germany and England have claimed the first quarterfinal places in the women's World Cup.
Athens Olympics runners-up Brazil roared into the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals here on Saturday, upsetting hosts China 4-0 in their Group D second round match.
New Zealand head coach John Herdman said Saturday that although his team suffered two losses in the FIFA Women's World Cup Group D, they would not give up in their last game against hosts China.
Denmark coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller said Thursday that he had apologized to China coach Marika Domanski-Lyfors for not shaking hands with her after the match.
Denmark coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller did not shake hands with China coach Marika Domanski-Lyfors after his team suffered a 3-2 loss to the World Cup hosts here on Wednesday.
Sweden wasted a perfect chance here on Tuesday to temporarily top the Group of Death after they were held a 1-1 draw at their first match of the World Cup Group B.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter thanks local organizing committee, the government of China and the Chinese Football Association on Tuesday at a press conference for their efforts in organizing a systematical World Cup, adding his specific impression on Monday night's opening ceremony.
Women's World Cup might field 24 teams in the 2011 finals rather than nowadays 16, FIFA president Sepp Blatter told media on Tuesday.
Chengdu competition zone organizers to the 2007 China Women's World Cup have promised to offer the best service during the tournament.
Germany began its defence of its title in record fashion by hammering Argentina 11-0 Monday in Shanghai in the opening game of the FIFA Women's World Cup.