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.
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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.
Gold medals are great, but Olympics a reality check for us all
If you win you’re a national hero, lose and we turn our collective backs and put the scarfs and beanies back in the drawer, writes Mike O’Connor.
Slater: Shambolic Matildas must lift after ‘lucky’ escape
Staring down the barrel of elimination, the Aussies showed great courage to fight back but let’s not sugar-coat things too much. The Matildas had more than their share of luck and must cash in on it now, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
6-5 thriller! Remarkable comeback keeps Matildas dream alive … just
It was a comeback for the record books that provided more questions than answers, but Michelle Heyman has helped keep the Matildas’ Olympics dream alive with a late goal sealing an incredible 6-5 victory.
Super sub saved the day but how did it go so wrong? Ratings
They conceded five goals in less than 60 minutes, but the Matildas’ Olympic campaign is somehow still alive. ERIN SMITH rates all the players from a wild night at Stade de Nice.
‘Disappointing’ Matildas regroup ahead of must win Zambia clash
Matildas’ star Mary Fowler admitted she was off her game against Germany but said she had hit the reset button ahead of their must win game with Zambia.
‘Massive problem’ as Matildas cop hammering
A Aussie football hero has broken down a key problem for the Matildas after an embarrassing first up outing at the Paris Olympic.
Drone scandal all but ends defending champion’s Olympic dreams
Canada’s Olympic football hopes are all but over following tough penalties from FIFA for spying on their opponents with a drone.
Blowtorch to probe Matildas’ ‘train wreck’ display
The Matildas’ fitness is under scrutiny and their preparation will be put under the microscope in the wake of the nightmare loss to Germany.
Drone spy scandal deepens: Canada coach banned from Games
Canadian women’s football coach Bev Priestman has been stood down for the remainder of the Olympics after new information about the alleged “spying” scandal came to light.
Slater: Forget the off-field hype Matildas, play football
A pedestrian performance against Germany leaves Socceroos’ great Robbie Slater questioning how well prepared the Matildas were leading into the Paris Olympics.
‘Sick to my stomach’: Cheating scandal erupts
Canada’s Olympic women’s football gold medal defence is in tatters after a cheating scandal even raised questions over their Tokyo victory.
‘Heads up their bums’: Matildas torched
The Matildas have been torn to shreds after their Paris Olympics campaign got off to the worst possible start on Friday morning.
Matildas Paris disaster: Every player rated
In a 3-nil loss to Germany to open their Paris campaign, no Matildas’ player rated more than seven and just two with six and above. FULL PLAYER RATINGS
‘She’s so in form I had to hold her back’: High hopes for Matildas star
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has declared the full 22-woman squad fit and ready for their opening match against Germany on Friday morning.
‘We have to medal to get noticed’: Rugby star’s dig at Matildas
Australian women’s sevens captain Charlotte Caslick has hinted at a simmering rivalry with the Matildas after urging fans not to forget about them and their gold medal chances.
Games rocked by ‘biggest scandal in history’
There have been ugly, embarrassing scenes at the Olympics with a match shut down following crowd violence and sheer insanity on the field.
Tensions flare as pro-Palestine supporters crash Israel Olympics match
Security was slow to respond as half a dozen Palestinian supporters unravelled flags in front of a couple waving an Israeli flag – who were moved on just 22 minutes into the match.
How to stream Matildas-Germany at Olympics
The Matildas begin their quest for an Olympic medal in a crunch group B opening pool game against Germany. Here’s how to stream it.
Why Paris must be Mary’s coming of age moment for Matildas
Forever scribbling away in her journal, Mary Fowler details her inner most thoughts. Will the Paris Olympics be a defining chapter?
Football head coach steps down after spy drone scandal
The head coach of one of the leading contenders for a women’s football medal has stepped down after two of her staff were detained by police over the use of a drone to spy on rivals.
Matildas superstar’s bombshell ‘quit’ reveal
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has revealed she almost gave the game away after her last Olympic experience.
22 players, 20 staff: Meet the A-team behind the Matildas
The Matildas have an army of high-performance experts in their corner priming them for their mission to win gold in Paris. They cover everything from sports science to the optimal folding of training gear.
Paris plan for Matildas’ star Mary Fowler revealed
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has analysed four months worth of footage to find the best use for his biggest weapon against Germany, that player being Mary Fowler.
Image shows Sam Kerr’s sad Olympics reality
Sam Kerr’s partner Kristie Mewis has shared an eye-opening glimpse into the bitter-sweet Olympics the Aussie will endure.
The money, marketing and magic of Matildas star Mary Fowler
Mary Fowler grew up playing football in far-north Queensland with no idea who the Matildas were. Now she is the face of the team, sought after by global brands, and an inspiration for the next generation, writes JESSICA HALLORAN.
USA legend’s shot at our Matildas: ‘No Kerr, no medal’
An American football legend has fired an early shot at the Matildas, saying they won’t win a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics without Sam Kerr.
Matildas’ great says Australia can medal without Sam Kerr
One of Australia’s most capped Matildas’ player believes the team has their “best opportunity” to medal at an Olympics – even without their superstar striker Sam Kerr.
Late Dad’s soundtrack to keep Matilda smiling in Paris
John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival. It is the music that will create a very special soundtrack for Matildas’ veteran Michelle Heyman at the Paris Olympic Games.
Matildas new fight ahead of Olympics
The Matildas have taken on a new fight after new research revealed a grim truth about the future of sport in Australia.
What’s driving hired gun to end Matildas’ 14-year drought
Tony Gustavsson has the reins of the biggest team in Australian sport, but few know much about him. He details the highs and lows of his journey with the Matildas, and the hurt driving them at Paris.
‘I don’t want to watch from the stands’: Matilda’s Olympics fight
A year ago, Matildas Olympic debutant Kaitlyn Torpey hadn’t even played for the national team. The Brisbane girl reveals how she forced her way in.
Own goal: Matildas’ luggage goes missing from private jet
The star-studded Matildas have suffered a setback after they arrived in France to finish off their preparations for the Olympics.
Matilda mania: The rise and rise of the biggest Australian sports brand
The Matildas are Australian sport’s most lucrative brand right now and on the eve of the Olympics, Football Australia boss James Johnson has revealed his plans to keep growing the booming team.
The one change Matildas will make to achieve Olympic glory
Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross has revealed one major change from the World Cup that could help land the team on the podium in Paris.
No room for error for success starved Matildas on podium chase
Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop says that walking away from Tokyo with nothing still bugs the Matildas, as they continue the Olympic medal chase. Listen to the full En Route podcast.
How Matildas have found inside run for shot at Olympic glory
The Matildas have left no stone unturned when it comes to preparing for the Paris Olympics, sourcing an outside expert to scout their group stage opponents.
‘Chasm’: Cracks emerge after Matildas drama
Some concerning details about the Matildas were exposed during Sunday morning’s brutal final match before the Olympics.
The two big wins out of Matildas’ disjointed loss
The Matildas were far from their best in their final hit-out before the Olympics, but two key players have given Tony Gustavsson plenty to be encouraged by.
Coach goes silent over Matildas’ captain
The Matildas coach is playing games over the fitness of a critical player just days from the start of the Olympic Games.
‘Thanks for dropping me’: Why Fowler is in debt to Gustavsson
Benching an emerging superstar is a huge call, but Mary Fowler is convinced it was the making of her as an elite footballer and a person.
Inside Matildas star’s concussion hell, and fight back to the top
Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah was flying – she had the No.1 spot on the national team and was an Olympics hero. Then she was concussed. This is how her life changed in that moment, and the struggle to return to the top.
Matildas legend’s last shot to win an Olympic medal
Just weeks after an emotional send off Matildas retiring goalkeeper Lydia Williams has been handed one last chance to add an Olympic medal to her trophy cabinet.
Matildas lock in Olympics champs for final pre-Games tune-up
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will have a final chance to test his squad with a pre-Olympics clash locked in against Canada.
America rocked, Kerr’s partner in huge storm
America has been divided by a “seismic” announcement ahead of the Olympics with Sam Kerr’s fiancee learning devastating news.
‘A 10-year Matilda’: Why Charlie Rule is the next big thing
At 21, Charlie Rule is not only the youngest Matilda – she is a rising superstar in her own right, playing for England’s Brighton & Hove Albion and becoming a TikTok sensation.
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