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President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, center, stands with Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Moments after Spain won the Women's World Cup, the man who leads the country's national soccer federation took some unwanted attention away from the celebrating players. Criticism from the Spanish government and the soccer world rained down Monday on Luis Rubiales for his inappropriate conduct while reveling in Spain's 1-0 win over England in Sunday's final in Sydney, Australia. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Spain’s acting prime minister criticizes federation head for kissing player from World Cup champs

By David Brunat and Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez holds the trophy next to Spain's Ivana Andres after their World Cup victory, at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Spain beat England in Sydney Sunday to win the Women's World Cup soccer final. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Women’s World Cup final was most watched in U.S. that did not include American team

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, right, embraces Queen Letizia of Spain as FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts as they wait on the podium following Spain's win in the final of Women's World Cup soccer against England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. . (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Spanish soccer leader’s behavior at Women’s World Cup final provokes angry reaction

By David Brunat and Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina, left, is helped to her feet by teammate Sarah Kassi following the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between France and Morocco in Adelaide, Australia, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors motions as he speaks with his players at a practice during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

USA Basketball striking blend of focus and fun on World Cup journey

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

England's goalkeeper Mary Earps blocks a penalty shot from Spain's Jennifer Hermoso during the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Spain clinches its first Women’s World Cup title with a win over England

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

England's goalkeeper Mary Earps reacts at the end of the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Spain won 1-0. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Mary Earps makes huge save in Women’s World Cup but it’s not enough to give England its first win

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press

Spain's Esther Gonzalez holds the trophy celebrating at the end of the Women's World Cup soccer final between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Spain won 1-0. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England in the final

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Spanish fans cheer in front of large screens after Spain's Olga Carmona scored the opening goal during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between Spain and England in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Spaniards back home celebrate La Roja winning Women’s World Cup

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Sweden's Kosovare Asllani celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the Women's World Cup third place playoff soccer match between Australia and Sweden in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Sweden beats Australia to win another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup

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Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant guards New York Knicks guard John Jenkins (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. As part of their preparations for big tournaments in recent years, such as the World Cup, which begins on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan — USA Basketball has been taking a few extra players to help in practices and workouts. Jenkins, Langston Galloway and Eric Mika were the trio that got the call for this trip. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

To prepare for World Cup, USA Basketball brought some help for practices

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives up the court during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

USA tops Greece, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Referee Tori Penso shows a yellow card to England's Alex Greenwood, second from right, during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

American referee Tori Penso picked by FIFA for England-Spain final at Women’s World Cup

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President of FIFA Gianni Infantino, left, shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

FIFA head Infantino says Women’s World Cup breaks even but plays down calls for equal prize money

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Australia's Mary Fowler, right, and England's Keira Walsh vie for the ball during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semifinals

By John Pye - Associated Press

England's Lauren Hemp, left, scores her side's second goal past Australia's goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, as Australia's Ellie Carpenter, centre, tries to block during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

England moves into Women’s World Cup final against Spain after ending Australia’s run

By John Pye - Associated Press

England fans react as England win their match, as they watch a screening of the Women's World Cup 2023 semifinal soccer match between England and Australia at BOXPARK Wembley in London, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. England will play Spain in the final of the Women's World Cup on Sunday after beating co-hosts Australia 3-1 in the semi-final in Sydney.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

England fans back home celebrate their team’s spot in the Women’s World Cup final

Associated Press

Australia's Sam Kerr and Australia's goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold react after the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Sam Kerr scores but Australia loses to England and falls short of Women’s World Cup final

By JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Maori perform a traditional welcome ceremony ahead of the Women's World Cup Group G soccer match between Argentina and Sweden in Hamilton, New Zealand, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Cornaga)

Indigenous communities are embraced at the Women’s World Cup, but will the legacy live on?

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Spain's Jennifer Hermoso, left, and Japan's Honoka Hayashi vie for the ball during the Women's World Cup Group C soccer match between Japan and Spain in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, July 31, 2023. (AP Photo/John Cowpland)

Spain nervous ahead of Women’s World Cup semifinal, a match against tournament stalwart Sweden

By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press