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'Completely devastated': Matildas star out of World Cup after another devastating injury

'Completely devastated': Matildas star out of World Cup after another devastating injury

Melbourne Victory have announced midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight has ruptured an Achilles tendon, ending her A-League Women season. 4 Mar 2023
'It's sad': The mysterious end of New Zealand's greatest ever player

'It's sad': The mysterious end of New Zealand's greatest ever player

New Zealand will miss one of its best players when it co-hosts the Women's World Cup in July, with ex-captain Abby Erceg retiring from international football. 18 Jan 2023
Bec McConnell finished 2nd overall in 2022 World Cup!

Bec McConnell finished 2nd overall in 2022 World Cup!

The final round of the XCO World Cup saw the French take the race by the horns. Catch the gallery from Piper Albrecht. 5 Sep 2022
McConnell wins Albstadt Short Track World Cup

McConnell wins Albstadt Short Track World Cup

The Cross Country World Cup has moved to Europe, and Aussie Champion Bec McConnell has won her first short track race! 7 May 2022
Bec McConnell wins Brazil XCO World Cup!

Bec McConnell wins Brazil XCO World Cup!

The opening round of the 2022 UCI XCO World Cup saw Bec McConnell win her first World Cup! 11 Apr 2022
Australia Women's Cricket World Cup squad and schedule

Australia Women's Cricket World Cup squad and schedule

Australia's ODI ICC Women's World Cup campaign starts this Saturday in New Zealand, with the Australian Women's Cricket team competing in their opening match. 5 Mar 2022
Bring the 2022 men’s World Cup Down Under too says Matilda icon

Bring the 2022 men’s World Cup Down Under too says Matilda icon

Australia’s first ever World Cup goal scorer, Angela Iannotta, has called on FIFA to grant Australia hosting rights to the 2022 men’s World Cup. 1 Feb 2021
FFA, DFAT report sponsorship boom ahead of 2023 World Cup

FFA, DFAT report sponsorship boom ahead of 2023 World Cup

The 2023 Women's World Cup is set to provide a huge financial windfall, according to the Australian government's Department of Food, Agriculture and Trade report. 9 Sep 2020
Australian T20 World Cup's 1.1 billion views sets standard for 2023 World Cup

Australian T20 World Cup's 1.1 billion views sets standard for 2023 World Cup

The International Cricket Council has announced that the latest T20 Women's World Cup, which took place earlier this year in Australia, was the most-watched women's cricket and one of the most-watched women's sporting competitions in history. 5 Jul 2020
Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

Hosting a World Cup will 'accelerate our game like nothing else'

The general manager of Australia and New Zealand's World Cup bid has spoken about both the logistics and expected ramifications of winning the hosting rights. 14 Jun 2020
The Matildas' first World Cup icon reveals what 2023 would mean to her

The Matildas' first World Cup icon reveals what 2023 would mean to her

It was 25 years ago this past weekend when the Matildas made their World Cup debut in the lakeside city of Vasteras, in central Sweden. 7 Jun 2020
The Matildas' top 5 World Cup moments

The Matildas' top 5 World Cup moments

The Matildas have long thrilled their fans with dramatic and entertaining games on the biggest stage. 7 Jun 2020
The 'breathtaking' 1995 first Australian side to make the World Cup

The 'breathtaking' 1995 first Australian side to make the World Cup

On a balmy spring evening in November of 2005, John Aloisi’s famous penalty propelled the Socceroos into their first World Cup in 32 years. 7 Jun 2020
More than the games: What hosting the 2023 World Cup would mean for Australia

More than the games: What hosting the 2023 World Cup would mean for Australia

There’s just over a month to go until the host of the 2023 Women’s World Cup is announced. 22 May 2020
As we approach 100 years of women’s football, let’s celebrate our momentous history says future Matilda

As we approach 100 years of women’s football, let’s celebrate our momentous history says future Matilda

Australian football has had some wonderful players who are household names and are part of the rich tapestry of our sporting history. 5 May 2020
Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

FFA bosses are hopeful successfully hosting women's Olympic qualifiers at the last minute will boost Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. 28 Jan 2020