Our players feared for their bodies: Ireland WWC coach
After the shock of their aborted "overly physical" World Cup warmup against Colombia, Ireland's eyes are turning to their tournament opener against Australia.
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Matildas, France raring for bumper pre-World Cup clash
The Matildas and France consider their sold-out friendly match in Melbourne the perfect warm-up for their respective tilts at Women's World Cup glory.
Matildas’ WWC rivals Ireland urged to ‘outbelieve’
Australia's first opponents in the Women's World Cup are relishing their role as underdogs and are confident they can make an impact at the tournament.
France clash the perfect World Cup tune-up for Matildas
The looming friendly match against France in Melbourne is the perfect tune-up for the Matildas' tilt at the Women's World Cup, forward Caitlin Foord says.
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.
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.
‘I want the 10 jersey’: Cooper set for Wallabies recall
Ten months after rupturing his Achilles, veteran five-eighth Quade Cooper is ready to make his second Wallabies comeback in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.
Boomers ‘good to go’ regardless of Simmons decision
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons would be a bonus addition to his World Cup squad but likes Australia's medal chances either way.
England recognise threat to unbeaten run from Sam Kerr
Amid speculation about Sam Kerr's fitness for the Matildas in their London international, England have no doubt she'll be ready to torment them.
Striker Siemsen drafted in amid Matildas injury woes
Remy Siemsen has been drafted in to the Matildas squad to face England after Emily van Egmond and Holly McNamara became the latest players forced to withdraw.
Matt Graham bounces back to be world moguls No.2
A World Cup bronze medal in Kazakhstan has helped Aussie freestyle skier Matt Graham finish the moguls season as world No.2.
Heavyweights, minnows book FIBA World Cup spots
South Sudan and Cape Verde have made sporting history to qualify alongside Australia for a basketball World Cup headlined by some of the NBA's biggest names.
Favourites Australia eye sixth T20 World Cup trophy
The return of Meg Lanning and Alyssa Healy has bolstered the reigning champions ahead of their Twenty20 World Cup opener against New Zealand in South Africa.
Record crowd hopes for Matildas WC opener
Australia will start their Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland at Sydney's Accor Stadium after FIFA bowed to public demand and moved the fixture.
Argentina win World Cup after wonder final
Lionel Messi's Argentina have won the World Cup in a penalty shootout after an amazing final with France ended in a 3-3 draw after extra-time in Qatar.
France into World Cup final with 2-0 win
France will face Argentina in soccer's World Cup final after overcoming battling Morocco 2-0 with goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani in Qatar.
Messi drives Argentina to World Cup final
Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 in the World Cup semi-final, with superstar Lionel Messi in ominous form as the South Americans chase a third title.
Penalty pain for Kane in France WC defeat
France remain on track to defend their World Cup win from four years ago after defeating England 2-1 in the final quarter-final in Qatar.
Morocco make soccer history, Ronaldo exits
Morocco have become the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-finals by beating Portugal 1-0 and ending Cristiano Ronaldo's dream.
Croatia oust Brazil in World Cup sensation
Croatia have caused another sensation at a shock-laden World Cup, knocking out favourites Brazil in a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final.
Mbappe inspires France to win over Poland
Kylian Mbappe has shone again in France's 3-1 triumph over Poland that's powered the defending champions into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar.
Dutch treat as they sink USA in World Cup
The Netherlands became the first team through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over the USA in Qatar.
Duke’s up as Socceroos down Tunisia in cup
Maligned striker Mitch Duke has scored in Australia's 1-0 win against Tunisia, delivering the Socceroos a third-ever win at the World Cup finals.
Aussies primed for World Cup soccer ‘war’
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold expects their World Cup clash against Tunisia to be a footballing war.
World Cup pressure isn’t real: Degenek
Socceroos defender Milos Degenek says the pressure to win their looming World Cup game against Tunisia isn't real pressure.
Japanese comeback win stuns Germany
Goals from German Bundesliga-based players have earned Japan a 'historic' 2-1 victory against four-times World Cup winners Germany.
Danes denied spot kick in Tunisia Cup draw
Australia's World Cup group rivals Denmark and Tunisia have fought out an entertaining but goalless draw after a dramatic finish.
Saudis beat Argentina in stunning upset
Lionel Messi's Argentina side have been beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in one of the World Cup's great upsets.
Injured Socceroo Boyle out of World Cup
Star Socceroos winger Martin Boyle is out of the World Cup because of a knee injury in what coach Graham Arnold says is a devastating setback for his squad.
Super Brigginshaw guns for four in a row
Ali Brigginshaw was Australia's outstanding figure in their World Cup final demolition of New Zealand - and the Jillaroos' mastermind is not finished yet.