Tragedy strikes Auckland hours before Women's World Cup kickoff
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July 20, 2023
Tragedy struck Auckland just hours before the Women's World Cup kickoff, with a deadly shooting leaving three people dead and five injured. International media reacted to the incident, while New Zealand's Prime Minister assured the public that the tournament would proceed as planned. The shooting had an impact on some teams, but both FIFA and New Zealand Football expressed condolences and confirmed that the opening match would go ahead with increased security measures. Despite the tragedy, the focus will now shift to the talent and competition of the Women's World Cup.