The opening day of the Women's World Cup in New Zealand was marred by a deadly shooting in host city Auckland that left two people dead.

<div class="block">The opening day of the Women&#39;s World Cup in New Zealand was marred by a deadly shooting in host city Auckland that left two people dead.</div>

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Shooting in New Zealand Hours Before World Cup Opening

Opening day of the women's 2023 World Cup has been marred by a deadly shooting in host city Auckland in New Zealand that left two people dead and several others injured. Police say the shooter is also dead. It happened just hours before the opening match between New Zealand and Norway Soccer's governing body. FIFA says it extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. The country's prime minister says there is no national security risk and that the tournament will proceed as planned. The US team is set to play Vietnam tomorrow.