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Matildas' tears for injured Laura

Matildas' tears for injured Laura

Laura Alleway's departure from the Women's World Cup has devastated the Matildas just days out from their opening match with Italy. 7 Jun 2019
Canberra set to host three internationals

Canberra set to host three internationals

The Socceroos haven't played in Canberra since hosting a World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan in 2015, but they're returning soon. 7 Jun 2019
Guide to Matildas' World Cup rivals Italy

Guide to Matildas' World Cup rivals Italy

A look at Australia's first-up opponents at the Women's World Cup, Italy. 7 Jun 2019
Matildas spirit forged in North Korea

Matildas spirit forged in North Korea

Rough-house tactics, appalling refereeing and getting stuck in elevators on tours to Pyongyang; Matildas legends recall their tours of North Korea. 7 Jun 2019
Violins out for Matildas in Valenciennes

Violins out for Matildas in Valenciennes

Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight says Australia's opening World Cup opponents Italy have been huge improvers. 6 Jun 2019
Women's World Cup set for French take-off

Women's World Cup set for French take-off

The Matildas are expected to make a deep run in this month's Women's World Cup, which begins on Saturday when hosts France meet South Korea. 6 Jun 2019
Pic special: Italy prepare for Australia

Pic special: Italy prepare for Australia

Italy put in the hard yards at training ahead of their crunch opening clash of the Women's World Cup against the Matildas on Sunday. But despite a punishing training session in France, they were still all smiles for fans and at the pre-match press conference. 6 Jun 2019
No Roos revenge for Matildas

No Roos revenge for Matildas

The Matildas are focused on carving their own history against Italy on Sunday rather than taking any motivation from the Socceroos' painful exit from the men's FIFA World Cup in 2006. 5 Jun 2019
Comeback Matildas revel in World Cup call-ups

Comeback Matildas revel in World Cup call-ups

Katrina Gorry and Chloe Logarzo were both on the brink of missing Matildas selection for the World Cup in France. 5 Jun 2019
Players to watch at the Women's World Cup

Players to watch at the Women's World Cup

Here are the names to watch - and a couple that you won't get to see - in France this month for the Women's World Cup. 5 Jun 2019
Socceroos and Matildas to play in Canberra

Socceroos and Matildas to play in Canberra

Canberra has secured Socceroos and Matildas matches with the FFA promising three internationals in the capital over the next 18 months. 4 Jun 2019
Matildas clock off ahead of World Cup slog

Matildas clock off ahead of World Cup slog

The Matildas are enjoying a last taste of freedom before knuckling down for the World Cup campaign. 4 Jun 2019
Matildas take fight to FIFA over fair pay

Matildas take fight to FIFA over fair pay

Professional Footballers Australia has upped its daring bid for equity in prize money between the men's and women's World Cups, launching a campaign to make the case. 4 Jun 2019
The gulf in FIFA's funding: in the numbers

The gulf in FIFA's funding: in the numbers

A breakdown of FIFA's payments to sides at the 2018 men's World Cup and 2019 Women's World Cup. 4 Jun 2019
Matildas on defence after Dutch disaster

Matildas on defence after Dutch disaster

The Matildas concede they're in a race against time to waterproof a leaky defence, but they're up for the challenge ahead of  their World Cup campaign starting on Sunday against Italy. 3 Jun 2019
Sam Kerr out to break World Cup duck

Sam Kerr out to break World Cup duck

Sam Kerr has smashed goalscoring records for club and country but she's yet to find the net for Australia at the World Cup. 3 Jun 2019

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