Matildas providing lessons for AFL leaders Collingwood
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold's legendary penalty shootout performance has provided a lesson in resilience for AFL ladder-leaders Collingwood.
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Superstar Sam Kerr to start in Matildas’ WWC semi-final
Superstar captain Sam Kerr will make her first start of the Women's World Cup in Australia's semi-final against England, but defender Alanna Kennedy is out ill.
England end Matildas’ dream at Women’s World Cup
The Matildas are out of the Women's World Cup after suffering a 3-1 loss to England in the semi-final and must now prepare for the third-placed play-off.
Kerr unfazed by wondergoal, laments missed chances
A dejected Sam Kerr has rued her side's failure to convert in their semi-final loss to England.
Matildas stars left to rue missed World Cup opportunity
Australia's semi-final defeat at their home Women's World Cup has potentially scuppered the silverware hopes of a glittering group of Matildas players.
Matildas score viewing records as flare ‘idiots’ fined
The Women's World Cup semi between the Matildas and Lionesses smashed television viewing records but concerns have been raised about the actions of some fans.
Tony Gustavsson ‘strong candidate’ for USA job: Ellis
Legendary coach Jill Ellis says Matildas manager Tony Gustavsson is a "strong candidate" to lead the USA back to its former glory.
Spain, Sweden set for high pressure World Cup semi
Sweden coach Peter Gerhardssen says the first Women's World Cup semi-final, an all-Euro clash with Spain, will display "lovely football".
Matildas pile pressure on England, coy on Kerr minutes
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson insists England are the favourites in their Women's World Cup semi-final, while he's yet to decide if Sam Kerr will start.
Australia Cup giantkillers learn their last-16 fate
The draw for the Australia Cup last-16 has produced two all A-League Men ties and sent Campbelltown City, who knocked out holders Macarthur, to Melbourne.
Matildas not drawn on England Women’s World Cup rivalry
The Matildas aren't buying into the national rivalry with England ahead of their Women's World Cup semi-final but can take heart from having beaten them.
PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.
Matildas beat France on penalties, into World Cup semis
The Matildas have beaten France 7-6 in a history-making penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Brave Gorry stars for Matildas after family loss
Katrina Gorry had a heavy heart when she converted a stunning penalty to help send Australia through to the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
Super-sub Cortnee Vine delivers iconic Matildas win
Matildas winger Cortnee Vine stepped up to score the winning penalty in Australia's shootout with France that sealed a Women's World Cup semi-final berth.
England beat Colombia, set up WC semi-final vs Matildas
England will play Australia for a place in the Women's World Cup final after defeating Colombia 2-1 in Sydney.
Unwell Mackenzie Arnold pulls through for Matildas
Unwell Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold delivered a heroic performance against France to steer Australia through to the Women's World Cup semi-finals.
Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling
The Matildas are ready to keep the good times rolling against England after reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating France.
Matildas draw on heartbreak, past greats in triumph
The Matildas have drawn on their past heartbreaks and the path laid by those before them to deliver when it counts in a penalty shootout.
Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final
Sam Kerr played 65 minutes plus penalties against France and focus will turn to whether she can start Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England.
Kane leaves Spurs with ‘good luck’ shout to Postecoglou
Harry Kane, whose departure has left a massive hole for Ange Postecoglou, has wished the Australian good luck - but who's going to score for Spurs?
Still no Kane title after debut loss in Super Cup final
Harry Kane's debut for Bayern Munich has ended in a 3-0 Super Cup defeat against RB Leipzig after he received a rapturous welcome in Munich
‘Riding the wave’: Cahill backs Matildas to win WC
Tim Cahill says Australia's dream of winning the Women's World Cup is now a reality after a drama-filled shootout win over France sent them to the semi-final.
Ratings records tumble as Australia goes Matildas mad
Australia has gone Matildas mad after they smashed television ratings on their way to a pulsating penalty shootout win over France.
Blues-Reds draw, Spurs also held in EPL season openers
Chelsea and Liverpool have drawn 1-1 to begin their EPL campaigns, while Spurs started life under Australian manager Ange Postecoglou with a draw at Brentford.
Matildas focus on recovery before England World Cup SF
The Matildas face a tight turnaround before their Women's World Cup semi-final against England and will have minimal time on the training track.
Boxes Australia must tick to consider hosting men’s WC
Football Australia CEO James Johnson says Australia has work to do if it is to follow up the success of the Women's World Cup by hosting a men's edition.
Sam Kerr named on bench for Matildas’ World Cup QF
The Matildas have named an unchanged starting line-up for their Women's World Cup quarter-final against France, with captain Sam Kerr on the bench.
Ellie Carpenter raring for special France WWC clash
Matildas right-back Ellie Carpenter is raring for a special on-pitch reunion with her Lyon teammates in their Women's World Cup quarter-final.
Matildas back fitness to deliver in World Cup QF
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has rarely changed his starting XI or turned to substitutes, but is confident his charges have the fitness to outlast France.
Kerr coy on fitness after making Matildas return
Captain Sam Kerr made her eagerly anticipated return from a calf injury in the Matildas' win over Denmark but won't reveal how much she can ramp up her minutes.