Slater: Matildas must embrace favouritism to beat Denmark
The Matildas played like world beaters as the underdogs against Canada, but now, as favourites, they’ll have to embrace the weight of expectation to get over Denmark, writes Robbie Slater.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
Matildas play havoc with Four Corners
The ABC’s flagship investigative program will see its expose into PwC and the consulting industry buried in the ratings battle as Australia tunes into the Women’s World Cup blockbuster.
Why Matildas could be set for era of huge success
Seven Matildas have made their World Cup debut in Australia, and four of those have become household names. Amy Chapman looks at why they’ll be vital against Denmark on Monday.
What you’ve got wrong about maligned Matildas boss
Tony Gustavsson has taken plenty of blows in his three years as Matildas head coach. It’s how he’s worn them that’s set the team on their World Cup path.
Analysis: Why Matildas’ numbers don’t stack up against rivals
On paper the Matildas have only just wiggled their way into the round of 16 with statistics revealing the gap between the host nation and European teams. SEE THE NUMBERS HERE.
FA eyes another bid for men’s World Cup
The Women’s World Cup is just the beginning for Football Australia, with its CEO revealing plans to host three other major tournaments.
There’s no holding back as Matildas march on
World No.1 America is in ordinary form. World No.2 Germany has been eliminated. Powerhouses Brazil, Italy and Argentina are on their way home. The World Cup draw has opened up for the Matildas.
Schwarzer casts doubt over Kerr’s readiness
Mark Schwarzer has cast doubt over Matildas’ captain Sam Kerr’s readiness to return for the Australians clash with Denmark on Monday. Will the superstar prove her fitness?
Huge bet on Matildas to go all the way, new favourite declared
Australia’s 4-0 win over Canada has inspired one punter to go large on the Matildas to win the tournament as the USA’s shaky group stage sees them lose World Cup favouritism.
Billion-dollar boots: Nike bonanza of Matilda stars
Every young girl taking up football is asking – what does Sam Kerr wear? For the global boss of the $255bn Nike empire, who’s in town for the FIFA women’s world cup, that is a big deal.
Matildas ready to turn potential into World Cup glory
As a host of FIFA Women’s World Cup favourites fall by the wayside, the Matildas are ready to pounce on a golden chance at success.
Sexual misconduct claims rock World Cup
The World Cup has been rocked by allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach accused of rubbing his player’s breasts.
Group stage recap: Every round of 16 match locked in
The last spots in the Women’s World Cup knockout stages have been decided. Recap how every group finished and see the round of 16 matches.
Shootout at the ‘are you O.K.’ corral
Here they come. Penalty shootouts. They decided the men’s World Cup. Could be death or glory for the Matildas. “Sucks,” is Sam Kerr’s experience of them.
‘No aspect of our national life is beyond the voice’
Readers have their say on whether the voice should be heard on defence, farmers up in arms in WA, and the mysterious methods of the Matildas.
Sign Kerr will be ready for Denmark
Riding a bike is hard to do with a calf injury, which makes the sight of Sam Kerr pedalling on Friday a good one.
Slater: Surprise silver lining from Matildas injury woes
While the Matildas’ injury woes threatened to derail Australia’s World Cup campaign, there has been a silver lining to Sam Kerr’s absence, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
Stalwart happy to do what’s ‘best’ for the Matildas
An untimely foot injury cost Clare Polkinghorne her spot in the Matildas’ starting team, but the veteran centre-back isn’t complaining as she takes part in a fifth World Cup.
Secret circle of Matildas captain
Shania Twain’s Man, I Feel Like A Woman was blasting over the loudspeakers at Matildas training. Sam Kerr boogied on over to join her teammates.
New role for Aussie World Cup hero
After an ugly exit from the Matildas, Alen Stajcic created World Cup history for another country and now he has a new job back home.
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