Socceroos road to 2026 World Cup set to get even harder
Socceroos midfielder Keanu Baccus says he only expects qualifying for this and future World Cups to get harder as more and more Asian countries invest more into national football teams.
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A-League off-season: big names out and the stars coming to play
The off-season has produced mass movements including big names departing and star signings. ERIN SMITH takes a look at how every club is placed ahead of the upcoming season.
‘Just do your job’: Ex-Matildas coach slams whinging players
In an extraordinary interview the Matildas longest serving coach has publicly defended ousted coach Tony Gustavsson and said the disastrous Olympic result is not the coach’s fault.
Football Australia chief hits back at ‘silly’ criticism
Football Australia boss James Johnson is looking for answers after the worst Olympic campaign in Matildas history as he hits back at criticism and denies rift with star striker Sam Kerr.
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‘Unmitigated disaster’: Matildas failure torn apart
An unmitigated disaster – there’s no other way to describe the Matildas’ failed Olympic Games campaign. And Football Australia has themselves to blame for what is a costly failure, writes Socceroos great ROBBIE SLATER.
Matty and Missile: French Phelps, the great Fox, Matildas hard truths
Jess Fox Australia’s “greatest athlete,” France’s hometown hero, Mollie’s nerves get the better of her, the hard truths for the Matildas and more on the Matty and the Missile podcast in Paris.
Player ratings: Where things went wrong for Tillies against USA
The Matildas’ Olympic campaign has come to an end after a disappointing loss to the USA. ERIN SMITH casts her eye over every performance.
USA brings Matildas’ dismal Olympics campaign to an end
The Matildas’ Olympic campaign is over after going down to the USA, with unwanted history made by the Australian team.
Draw, profiles, latest news: Ultimate guide to Matildas in Paris
The Matildas will hope to build on their World Cup legacy at the Olympic Games – this is everything you need to know.
Fresh twist in Canada drone scandal could gift Matildas bronze
There are calls for Canada’s women’s football team to be stripped of its Tokyo Olympic gold medal – and for Australia to be awarded the bronze medal, after explosive new details about the drone spying saga have been revealed by FIFA.
Kerr detail at centre of Matildas ‘sh*tshow’
The Matildas Olympic campaign has been rocked by a damning report that details scenes of disharmony within the locker room.
How Matildas plan to wind back clock against ‘world’s best team’
The Matildas were in this exact same situation three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics when they took on the USA and pulled it off. Coach Tony Gustavsson explains how they can do it again.
‘Sh*tshow’: Matildas in turmoil ahead of crunch match
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson’s reign as coach will end after this Olympics, but questions have been raised about his management of the team in France.
Mistake Matildas cannot repeat if they want to win a medal
Having survived by the skin of their teeth against Zambia, the Matildas take on women’s football giants the USA. ERIN SMITH breaks down the changes they must make to stand any chance.
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