FIFA Women's World Cup
England have outpassed and outscored us. These stats reveal the Matildas’ edge
The Matildas face a foe they know well when they take on the Lionesses for a place in the World Cup final. Here’s where a blockbuster semi-final might well be won or lost.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Where to watch the Matildas in Melbourne on Wednesday night
The Matildas will take on England in the semi-final, kicking off at 8pm Wednesday – fresh off the back of a nail-biting penalty shootout win against France.
- by Alex Crowe and Katherine Scott
Perspective
Matildas
Falling in love with the beautiful game
You never forget the time you fall in love. For me, it was 30 years ago, and it’s a passion that changed my life.
- by Cameron Atfield
Herstory in the making: Where to watch the Matildas match in Brisbane
With so many south-east sites screening the Matildas’ history-making match against England on Wednesday night, there’s no reason to miss any of the action.
- by Cameron Atfield
Women’s World Cup as it happened: Spain qualify for first World Cup final after dramatic 2-1 victory over Sweden
Spain defeated the highest-ranked side left in the World Cup, Sweden, in a dramatic 90-minute showdown in Auckland to qualify for their first World Cup final.
- by Billie Eder
Late drama as Spain books place in World Cup final with 2-1 win over Sweden
Spain will face the winner of Australia and England in the Women’s World Cup Final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semi-final.
- by Anne M. Peterson
‘Australia is not just Sam Kerr’: Lionesses are ready to spoil Matildas’ moment
What the Matildas are feeling right now, England experienced last year when they won the Euros at home. Now they’re ready to ruin Australia’s party.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
Opinion
Rise of the Matildas shows why women’s football is bigger than a game
If you think the Matildas’ success has been a helluva ride, you ain’t seen anything yet.
- by Moya Dodd
Thanks to the Matildas, everyone gets a guernsey
The Matildas and the World Cup show there’s room for all in Australia’s sporting ethos.
- by Greg Baum
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Matildas
Coach coy on whether Kerr will start for Matildas against England
Steph Catley’s right thigh was still heavily strapped while Katrina Gorry had some sort of taping or dressing on the outside of her right calf, but both moved well on Tuesday.
- by Emma Kemp