Matildas’ belief sky-high for semi as WWC hype builds
Confidence is high and the Matildas are embracing the hype heading into their hotly anticipated Women's World Cup semi-final against England.
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Spain beat Sweden to claim Women’s World Cup final spot
Spain have defeated Sweden 2-1 to book their place in the Women's World Cup final where they will meet the winner of Australia and England.
Haunted Wallaby RWC final loser craves Matildas revenge
Still scarred by Australia's 2003 Rugby World Cup final loss to England, ex-Wallaby Mat Rogers wants revenge from the Matildas at the same venue 20 years on.
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 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.
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".
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kerr will start v France if fit to play 90: Gustavsson
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says if Sam Kerr is fit to start and play a full game against France in their Women's World Cup quarter-final, she will.
Pitch invaders banned again for violent A-League clash
Pitch invaders who formed a violent mob at an A-League derby match in Melbourne last year have been slapped with additional bans, fines and community work.
Perennial underachievers France ready to deliver at WWC
France want to finally break their run of underachieving at the Women's World Cup, and are confident ahead of facing the Matildas in their quarter-final.
AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and Carlton counterpart Michael Voss have been following the Matildas' World Cup progress in the build-up to their huge AFL clash.
Fowler-van Egmond connection paying off for Matildas
Emily van Egmond and Mary Fowler's combination in attack has proved a winner for the Matildas as they progress through the Women's World Cup.