July 29, 2023

Women's World Cup: Mona Cockerell

By Alysa Rubin

Swedish fan with blue and yellow wig

Mona Cockerell of Nelson, New Zealand, poses for a portrait before the Women's World Cup Group G soccer match between Sweden and Italy in Wellington, New Zealand, on July 29, 2023. Referring to herself as a "Swewi," Cockerell was born in Sweden and grew up rooting for Sweden’s women’s national team. “It is such a good and positive feeling for the next generation. Finally, we get to see the girls making the big bucks!” Cockerell said. (FULL PHOTO)

Credit: Alysa Rubin