Women’s Rugby World Cup Opens August Across England

As the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup approaches, the Irish team is preparing with two warm-up matches against Scotland and Canada ahead of their pool games starting August 24. Meanwhile, the US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) announced three friendlies in October to build toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, honoring retired stars Alex Morgan and Alyssa Naeher. The growing visibility and popularity of women's sports were highlighted by England’s recent Euro victory, which garnered significant public attention and contrasted with the lower profile of the men's Club World Cup. However, despite increasing interest, financial analyses reveal challenges in women's soccer investments, exemplified by Chelsea FC Women's high valuation relative to their actual revenue, suggesting market hype may outpace economic fundamentals. This period reflects both the rising profile and ongoing complexities in women's sports globally, as demonstrated by recent successes in European and African soccer tournaments and the significant fan engagement in rugby and soccer events.