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
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
Sam Kerr laments Matildas wake-up call

Sam Kerr laments Matildas wake-up call

Matildas coach Ante Milicic says he won't be changing his World Cup plans or preparation despite a 3-0 thrashing by the Netherlands on Sunday. 2 Jun 2019
Teen queen's Dutch football awakening

Teen queen's Dutch football awakening

Mary Fowler is eager to park discussions on where she'll play her club football after the World Cup to focus on the Matildas' campaign. 1 Jun 2019
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
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
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
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
Guide to the Matildas' World Cup squad

Guide to the Matildas' World Cup squad

A look at the Matildas squad for the FIFA women's World Cup, which kicks off next month in France. 14 May 2019
Milicic to name France-bound Matildas

Milicic to name France-bound Matildas

On Tuesday, Matildas coach Ante Milicic will reveal his squad for the Women's World Cup in France. 13 May 2019
Milicic adds two extra for France prep

Milicic adds two extra for France prep

Matildas coach Ante Milicic believes there’s up to 10 countries that can claim next month’s World Cup in France. 11 May 2019
Tough calls loom for Milicic's Matildas

Tough calls loom for Milicic's Matildas

Ante Milicic's biggest headache for his Matildas squad announcement could be whether to include injury-plagued star Kyah Simon. 7 May 2019