Matildas set for first-up Cup ‘final’
The Matildas believe they can win the World Cup, but their first task is to beat Ireland in an early ‘final’.
The Matildas believe they can win the World Cup, but their first task is to beat Ireland in an early ‘final’.
For all FIFA’s failings over the years – and there have been more than a few – the way it has helped build the women’s World Cup is not one of them, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Robbie Slater hasn’t been quick to call the Matildas contenders for the World Cup title. Their recent run of form isn’t the only thing that’s changed his mind.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino isn’t interested in the Matildas’ call for equal prizemoney at the men’s and women’s World Cups.
Four years ago a teenage Mary Fowler warmed a bench at the World Cup. Now, can she form a star partnership with captain Sam Kerr that can unlock Australia’s World Cup hopes?
The hype surrounding the Matildas is about to kick into overdrive as one of the world’s biggest sporting events hits our shores.
Graham Arnold’s Socceroos will get an early glimpse of a 2026 FIFA World Cup venue when they take on Mexico in September.
The Matildas’ big moment has arrived. ADAM PEACOCK analyses the tactics and selection calls ahead of Australia-Ireland opener.
Indiah-Paige Riley and Angie Beard represented Australia in this World Cup cycle then switched allegiances to rival nations. The young guns share their stories with ADAM PEACOCK.
The Matildas’ bid to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup has been boosted by words of wisdom and inspiration from Cathy Freeman.
The Matildas coach has declared the side a serious contender as an update is given on the fitness of captain Sam Kerr.
The Matildas have built some serious momentum heading into their clash with Ireland to kick off the FIFA Women’s World Cup. But who starred and who flopped? Check out our player ratings.
Watch out world. The Matildas mean business and are ready to take their attack to football’s stage. ADAM PEACOCK reflects on the 1-0 win over France and names the Australian flyer who can take the tournament by storm.
The Matildas versus France result was neither here nor there. What it really did was highlight how far they’ve come.
The Matildas have put rival nations on notice, upsetting France in the perfect send-off for the Women‘s World Cup after a Mary Fowler goal proved the difference.
I want to know what Sam Kerr is really like. So I ask Sam Kerr.
Australia’s pre-World Cup friendly with France will be anything but amicable as the Matildas repare for brutal selection decisions, writes Robbie Slater.
The Matildas will play a high-energy game at the World Cup and fuelled by hometown expectations it could produce something special.
The World Cup show unofficially hits the road in Melbourne on Friday night when the Matildas play France in a Bastille Day match at Marvel Stadium.
A Matildas star says Friday’s final warm-up game will be an “extra special” occasion for her as tickets sell out for the clash.
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