Women's World Cup – the best shots by female photographers
Nikita Parris of England celebrates after scoring her team’s first goal against Scotland.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Fifa via Getty Images
While the 2019 Women’s World Cup brought global attention to the talents of the world’s best female footballers, it also shone a light on the skills of the many female photographers who cover the beautiful game. From their positions on the sidelines, they’ve captured the joy and despair – not to mention the many VAR controversies – during the past month in France.
Here are our favourite pictures from six outstanding photographers: Naomi Baker, Hannah Peters, Charlotte Wilson, Catherine Ivill, Maja Hitij and Marianna Massey. Click on the images for caption info.
dividerdividerMarta of Brazil high-fives mascots in the tunnel ahead of a Group C match between Brazil and Jamaica at Stade des Alpes.Photograph: Naomi Baker/Fifa via Getty Images
Naomi Baker
Ali Riley of New Zealand encourages her team before kick off in a group E match between Canada and New Zealand at Stade des Alpes.Photograph: Naomi Baker/Fifa via Getty ImagesThe mountainous backdrop to the Stade des Alpes in Grenoble as Canada play New Zealand.Photograph: Naomi Baker/Fifa via Getty ImagesWendie Renard of France scores her team’s first goal during quarter final match between France and USA at Parc des Princes.Photograph: Naomi Baker/Fifa via Getty ImagesCarly Telford of England celebrates after her team’s first goal in their semi final against USA at Stade de Lyon.Photograph: Naomi Baker/Fifa via Getty ImagesAlex Morgan of the USA runs off the pitch at half-time during the quarter-final between France and USA at Parc des Princes.Photograph: Naomi Baker/Fifa via Getty ImagesEngland players celebrate following their side’s victory over Norway in the quarter-final at Stade Océane.Photograph: Naomi Baker/Fifa via Getty ImagesdividerdividerKarly Roestbakken (centre) of Australia reacts to being knocked out of the tournament after a round of 16 match with Norway at Stade de Nice.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Fifa via Getty Images
Hannah Peters
Marion Torrent, Wendie Renard, and Sarah Bouhaddi of France sing the national anthem prior to the Group A match between France and Norway at Stade de Nice.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Fifa via Getty ImagesNilla Fischer of Sweden competes for a header with Waraporn Boonsing and Miranda Nild of Thailand during a Group F match at Stade de Nice.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Fifa via Getty ImagesThe shin pads of Erin Cuthbert of Scotland are seen in the dressing room prior to a Group D match between England and Scotland at Stade de Nice.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Fifa via Getty ImagesLucy Bronze of England reacts to a clash during the Group D match between England and Scotland at Stade de Nice.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Fifa via Getty ImagesNikita Parris of England celebrates after scoring her team’s first goal against Scotland at Stade de Nice.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Fifa via Getty ImagesNorway fans show their support during a Group A match between France and Norway at Stade de Nice.Photograph: Hannah Peters/Fifa via Getty ImagesdividerdividerA tattoo on the throat of Maria Leon of Spain which reads ‘Looks Can Be Deceiving’, pictured ahead of a last-16 match between Spain and USA at Stade Auguste-Delaune.Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images
Charlotte Wilson
Irate Cameroon players surround referee Qin Liang during a last-16 match between England and Cameroon at Stade du Hainaut.Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesShanice Van De Sanden celebrates as Netherlands get through to the knockout round following a Group E match between Netherlands and Canada at Stade Auguste Delaune.Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesBambanani Mbane of South Africa slide tackles Liu Shanshan of China during a Group B match between South Africa and China PR at Parc des Princes.Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty ImagesA young baby with pink noise-cancelling earphones during a Group D match between England and Argentina at in Le Havre.Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty ImagesChristen Press of USA takes a corner during a Group F match between USA and Chile at Parc des Princes.Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty ImagesThe Women’s World Cup trophy is held aloft beside the word ‘Fin’ after USA beat the Netherlands in the final at Stade de Lyon.Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesdividerdividerLi Yang of China clashes with Melanie Leupolz of Germany during a Group B match between Germany and China PR at Roazhon Park.Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Fifa via Getty Images
Catherine Ivill
A big TV screen showing the ruling made following a VAR review during a Group A match between Nigeria and France at Roazhon Park.Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Fifa via Getty ImagesJaviera Grez of Chile reacts after getting injured during a Group F match between Thailand and Chile at Roazhon Park.Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Fifa via Getty ImagesFans watch the match through a fence in the stands during a quarter-final match between Germany and Sweden at Roazhon Park.Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Fifa via Getty ImagesBBC presenters Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, Jordan Nobbs and Dion Dublin pose for a selfie during the quarter-final between Norway and England at Stade Océane.Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Fifa via Getty ImagesEllen White of England celebrates after scoring a goal which is then disallowed for offside after a VAR review during the semi-final between England and USA at Stade de Lyon.Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Fifa via Getty ImagesEngland manager Phil Neville is interviewed after the semi-final between England and USA at Stade de Lyon.Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Fifa via Getty ImagesWendie Renard of France with fans following their quarter-final defeat by USA at Parc des Princes.Photograph: Catherine Ivill/Fifa via Getty ImagesdividerdividerAlex Morgan of the USA is fouled by Stefanie Van der Gragt of the Netherlands leading to a penalty during the World Cup final at Stade de Lyon.Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Maja Hitij
Sunlight falls over the stadium during a Group C match between Jamaica and Australia at Stade des Alpes.Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesPhil Neville, head coach of England, talks to his players following their semi final defeat to the USA at Stade de Lyon.Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesLina Magull of Germany is challenged by Busisiwe Ndimeni of South Africa during a Group B match between South Africa and Germany at Stade de la Mosson.Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesSari Van Veenendaal of the Netherlands dives in vain as Rose Lavelle of the USA scores her team’s second goal during the Women’s World Cup final.Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesCarli Lloyd of the USA lifts the Women’s World Cup trophy following her team’s 2-0 victory over Netherlands.Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesdividerdividerLee Alexander is consoled by Erin Cuthbert of Scotland following the 3-3 draw between Scotland and Argentina at Parc des Princes which knocked Scotland out.Photograph: Marianna Massey/Fifa via Getty Images
Marianna Massey
A general view inside the stadium at sunset during the semi-final between Netherlands and Sweden at Stade de Lyon.Photograph: Marianna Massey/Fifa via Getty ImagesOnome Ebi of Nigeria warms up prior to a Group A match between Nigeria and France at Roazhon Park.Photograph: Marianna Massey/Fifa via Getty ImagesUSA players celebrate with family and friends following their victory in the quarter-final against France at Parc des Princes.Photograph: Marianna Massey/Fifa via Getty ImagesCarla Guerrero of Chile scores a goal past Alyssa Naeher of the USA which is then disallowed during a Group F match between USA and Chile at Parc des Princes.Photograph: Marianna Massey/Fifa via Getty ImagesAmel Majri of France consoles teammate Griedge Mbock Bathy following France’s defeat by USA in the quarter-final at Parc des Princes.Photograph: Marianna Massey/Fifa via Getty ImagesMegan Rapinoe, the star of the USA team, celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the World Cup final.Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty Images
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