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Matildas face final test before France

Matildas face final test before France

A thumping atmosphere at Eindhoven's Philips Stadion is expected for The Matildas' friendly with the Netherlands on Sunday. 1 Jun 2019
Milicic reacts to Heather Reid apology over Stajcic slurs

Milicic reacts to Heather Reid apology over Stajcic slurs

Football Federation Australia board member Heather Reid has apologised to Alen Stajcic for suggesting he was sacked as Matildas coach because of misconduct. 31 May 2019
Cup-bound Matildas ready for Dutch test

Cup-bound Matildas ready for Dutch test

The Matildas will be missing key midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight when they play their final World Cup warm-up match with the Netherlands. 31 May 2019
Netherlands v Matildas guide

Netherlands v Matildas guide

A look at the final friendly match for Ante Milicic's Matildas ahead of their World Cup campaign. 31 May 2019
FIFA snub Matildas legends for men

FIFA snub Matildas legends for men

FIFA have snubbed two Matildas icons for ambassadorial roles at the Women's World Cup, instead giving gigs as 'FIFA Legends' to two ex-Socceroos. 30 May 2019
Michelle Heyman: I'm retiring

Michelle Heyman: I'm retiring

Matildas striker Michelle Heyman has quit the national team after a series of injuries took its toll and cost her a shot at a spot at France 2019. 30 May 2019
Kyah Simon on her seven years of injury hell

Kyah Simon on her seven years of injury hell

Heartbroken Kyah Simon has opened up about the agony of missing out on the France 2019 World Cup as her seven year battle with injuries takes its toll. 27 May 2019
Injury forces Simon out of Matildas camp

Injury forces Simon out of Matildas camp

Veteran striker Kyah Simon was on World Cup standby but will now leave the Matildas camp after a hamstring injury recurrence. 26 May 2019
Milicic: I am sick of being an underdog...

Milicic: I am sick of being an underdog...

Matildas coach Ante Milicic has played down expectations of Australia winning next month's Women's World Cup – but insisted: " I am sick of being an underdog." 24 May 2019
Williams: Experience vital for World Cup

Williams: Experience vital for World Cup

Australia goalkeeper and World Cup veteran Lydia Williams says the Matildas' combination of youth and experience will be crucial for their campaign in France. 23 May 2019
Surf's up for Luik's Matildas mates

Surf's up for Luik's Matildas mates

Aivi Luik, Elise Kellond-Knight, Laura Alleway and Tameka Butt are surfing buddies - and now World Cup teammates. 22 May 2019
Fitness worries for Milicic's Matildas

Fitness worries for Milicic's Matildas

Matildas coach Ante Milicic is faced with the tricky task of managing many different levels of fitness among his players in their pre-World Cup training camp. 22 May 2019
World Cup Matildas free on SBS

World Cup Matildas free on SBS

SBS have confirmed they will be broadcasting all the Matildas' matches at France 2019 Women's World Cup next month, plus the key knockout matches too. 22 May 2019
Watch! Sam Kerr fronts Australia's 2023 World Cup bid

Watch! Sam Kerr fronts Australia's 2023 World Cup bid

Matildas hero Sam Kerr is the face of the new campaign video for Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup - check it out now. 21 May 2019
Millions needed for Women's World Cup bid

Millions needed for Women's World Cup bid

FFA chief executive David Gallop says bidding for the 2023 Women's World Cup is a worthwhile investment even if it will require substantial government funding. 21 May 2019
Fowler: I never predicted going to the World Cup

Fowler: I never predicted going to the World Cup

Mary Fowler has always had talent but even she concedes she might be ahead of schedule after making the Matildas' squad for next month's World Cup. 21 May 2019

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