Rhian Wilkinson says Wales must believe they can challenge for a place at the 2027 Women's World Cup even if qualification for the next European Championship is a more realistic target.

As if to highlight what that victory meant, an emotional Harmanpreet gave way to a more familiar, business-like one for the final. The way she nonchalantly tossed the ball up to herself and caught it at the end of Sunday's comfortable win over South Africa then stalked around calmly marshalling her team for celebrations gave an air of "job done".

Richa Ghosh revealed how her vital finisher role and trust among teammates led India to their first Women's World Cup title against South Africa, with insights from head coach Amol Muzumdar

European qualifying for the 2027 Womens World Cup begins in February until December 2026; qualifiers are played across three leagues: League A with 16 teams, League B with 16 teams and League C with 21 teams;

The Republic of Ireland will discover who stands between them and a possible play-off when the draw for 2027 World Cup qualifying takes place on Tuesday.

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has sparked a major debate after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side lifted the Women's World Cup title for the first time on Sunday. After India beat South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai,

After two runners-up finishes in 2005 and 2017, the Indian team finally became third time lucky as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to lift maiden silverware.

The Indian team's prize money is a combination of a BCCI bonus and the ICC's significantly hiked winner's cheque.