The FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway after two people died and five others were injured in a shooting in Auckland on the eve of the tournament. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the incident.
later Thursday that the incident was unrelated to the Women’s World Cup and that local authorities would provide additional security assurances for participating teams and fans.
A USWNT spokesperson earlier confirmed that the entire U.S. group, whose camp is based in Auckland, was accounted for and safe. They added that their security team was in communication with local authorities and they would proceed with their daily schedule. “We can confirm that all of the Football Ferns team and staff are safe but we will not be able to comment further while details are still emerging,” the statement said.reparations for the game tonight at Eden Park will continue as planned.”New Zealand Minister of Sport Grant Robertson said that all teams staying in the immediate area are “safe and sound.
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