Mary Fowler ready for her moment in World Cup spotlight
Matildas young gun Mary Fowler is ready to seize her chance on the global stage in Australia's Women's World Cup opener against Ireland.
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Australia, Europe challenge to end US World Cup streak
The United States are the favourites for the Women's World Cup but they face a growing chasing pack, including Australia and a plethora of European nations.
Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt
The Matildas have received a surprise visit from legendary Australian athlete Cathy Freeman in camp ahead of the start of their Women's World Cup campaign.
Matildas cagey on Tameka Yallop fitness battle
Injured midfielder Tameka Yallop is in doubt for Australia's Women's World Cup opener against Ireland in Sydney after sitting out their main training session.
England players pause dispute for Women’s World Cup
"Disappointed" England players have put their dispute over with their national body over bonuses on hold until the Women's World Cup concludes.
Postecoglou’s Tottenham fall 3-2 to West Ham
Ange Postecoglou's managerial debut at Tottenham has been a promising one despite his side losing 3-2 to West Ham in Tuesday night's friendly in Perth.
Socceroos lock up Mexico friendly in Texas
The Socceroos have confirmed a September 9 meeting with world No.14 Mexico in Dallas as Graham Arnold's focus slowly turns to the 2026 World Cup.
Infantino in no mood to discuss Matildas’ equity claims
The head of world football says he is "happy with everything" and loves everyone, brushing off the Matildas' calls for increased funding for the women's game.
Matildas ready to get down to business at World Cup
The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time.
Clare Polkinghorne ready for history-making World Cup
Clare Polkinghorne has watched the Matildas grow and is embracing the hype as she prepares for an Australian-record fifth Women's World Cup.
Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC
FIFA will soon make a call on whether First Nations flags can be hung inside the stadiums at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Kyah Simon named in Matildas’ World Cup squad
The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL.
Matildas face World Cup selection euphoria, heartbreak
The opportunity, or heartbreak, of a lifetime awaits Australia's Matildas when the final 23-player squad for the home Women's World Cup is announced.
Big injury gambles to define Matildas’ home WWC squad
The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil.
Socceroo Aaron Mooy retires from football
Aaron Mooy has called time on his 13-year professional career, the Socceroos and Celtic midfielder announcing his immediate retirement from football.
Vine battles imposter syndrome to become key Matilda
Cortnee Vine's rapid rise has sometimes left her feeling she's masquerading as a Matilda, but the speedy winger is on a fast-track to a World Cup breakthrough.
Foord poised to step out of Kerr’s shadow at World Cup
Matildas attacker Caitlin Foord is thriving with club and country and looks primed to make the Women's World Cup on home soil all her own.
New Zealand allege racism, abandon Qatar friendly
The All Whites, NZ's men's soccer team, have abandoned a friendly match against Qatar after alleged racist abuse was aimed at defender Michael Boxall.
Matildas look to emulate England’s home heroics at WWC
A month out from the Women's World Cup, the Matildas can look to emulate England's home Euros triumph - and there are plenty of parallels.
Haaland strike fails to wreck Scotland’s perfect record
Erling Haaland's first goal since May was not enough to prevent Scotland maintaining their 100 per cent start to qualifying for the 2024 European Championship.
Kyah Simon included in Matildas’ preliminary WWC squad
Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup.
Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing
The Socceroos have taken it up to Lionel Messi's Argentina in Beijing but still lost 2-0 in the rematch of their World Cup round-of-16 defeat.
Socceroos embracing hype of Argentina game in Beijing
The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype.
New-look Roos won’t go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch
Lionel Messi will headline Argentina's rematch with the Socceroos but coach Graham Arnold doesn't want Australia to home in on the superstar attacker.
World Cup glory on home soil ‘ultimate dream’: Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr is preparing to have the nation's expectations on her shoulders when the Matildas launch their quest for a maiden World Cup title on home soil.
Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo
Midfielder Keanu Baccus says the Socceroos are preparing for an intense run-out against Lionel Messi's Argentina in China, not a gentle friendly.
Ryan rolls out welcome mat for new Socceroo Circati
There is more than one reason Mat Ryan wants to pick the brains of Italy-based teenager Alessandro Circati ahead of the defender's likely Socceroos debut.
Midfielder O’Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot
Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill should get a shot at cementing a midfield berth against Argentina with Jackson Irvine and Aaron Mooy unavailable.
McGree refreshed, confident for Argentina rematch
Relishing the freedom afforded to him at Middlesbrough, Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree will enter this week's Argentina rematch with confidence.
Mission completed: Manchester City are rulers of Europe
Manchester City's 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final gave manager Pep Guardiola his third CL title and 30th major piece of silverware.
Uncompromising Ange keeps driving Aust football forward
Ange Postecoglou won't stray from his attractive, attacking style at Premier League club Tottenham, and if history is anything to go by he will deliver success.