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Matildas' World Cup hero Vine takes break from football

The Matildas will be without winger Cortnee Vine indefinitely as she takes a break from football to take care of her mental health.

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New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is in talks with Sam Kerr regarding potentially coming into camp before games against Switzerland and Germany.

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Veteran Polkinghorne retires from Matildas football

Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has called time on her 19-year international football career.

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Foord sits out Matildas' pre-Games loss to Canada

The Matildas fell to a 2-1 loss to reigning Olympic champions Canada in Spain in their final match before their Paris Games campaign.

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Mexico 0-2 Australia: international women’s football friendly – as it happened

The Matildas test new tactics in victory over an attacking Mexico side in Texas as they look ahead to Paris

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Patience the key for Matildas in do-or-die Olympic qualifier with Uzbekistan

Tony Gustavsson’s side are expecting frustration but there is confidence they possess the key to unlocking a resolute defence

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Inexperienced Matildas thrashed 5-0 by Canada

An inexperienced Matildas team have been thrashed 5-0 by Olympic champions Canada, but coach Tony Gustavsson has stood by his selection approach.

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Sweden 2-0 Australia: Women’s World Cup third-place playoff player ratings

The Matildas did not put in their best performance of the tournament as Sweden’s forwards shone at Brisbane Stadium

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Matildas sign off with defeat as Sweden secure third place at Women’s World Cup

Fridolina Rolfö’s penalty and Kosovare Asllani’s second-half effort consigned the Matildas to a 2-0 loss in a bruising penultimate match of the tournament

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Matildas vow to end World Cup on a high in third-place playoff against Sweden

The Matildas will be fighting hard for third place with Tony Gustavsson to send out a full-strength side and just Alanna Kennedy unavailable

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Australia 1-3 England: Women’s World Cup semi-final player ratings

Lauren Hemp shines with assist and goal for Lionesses while Sam Kerr’s belter not enough for Matildas

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I Got In A Matildas Google Trance & Found A Bunch Of Backstories That Make Them Even More Badass

These are all the very best Matildas backstories that make them even more badass than I originally thought.

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Who has scored the most goals for Australia in the Women’s World Cup and what important job does Hayley Raso’s nan do?

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Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings

Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland

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Matildas debutants backed to make step up at their first Women’s World Cup

A group of seven Australia players named in Tony Gustavsson’s squad are hopeful of appearing at the game’s highest level

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Clare Polkinghorne ready for history-making World Cup

Clare Polkinghorne has watched the Matildas grow and is embracing the hype as she prepares for an Australian-record fifth Women's World Cup.

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Tony Gustavsson takes gamble on Kyah Simon in Matildas’ Women’s World Cup squad

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has opted to roll the dice by selecting several players under injury clouds, including Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy

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Kyah Simon named in Matildas' World Cup squad

The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL.

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Matildas face World Cup selection euphoria, heartbreak

The opportunity, or heartbreak, of a lifetime awaits Australia's Matildas when the final 23-player squad for the home Women's World Cup is announced.

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How the Matildas' Cup of Nations win over Spain was built on connection, community, and shoes

From tactical formations and player combinations to milestone achievements and Pride jerseys, Australia's performance against Spain shows a team all about connection.

AFP

Australian women upset powerhouse Spain in World Cup warm-up

Sydney (AFP) - A Sam Kerr-led Australia beat powerhouse Spain 3-2 on Sunday in a big confidence boost ahead of the women's World Cup on home soil this year, stretching their unbeaten streak to six games.

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Matildas survive Spain comeback in Cup of Nations win

Australia have shown off their World Cup credentials with a 3-2 win over Spain after goals from Cortnee Vine, Clare Polkinghorne and Caitlin Foord.

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Matildas' Cup of Nations win over Czechia showed the virtue of patience as they learn to embrace the grind

Australia's opening Cup of Nations match epitomised the ugly work of the past two years under Tony Gustavsson, and the benefits of trusting it.

AFP

Australia, Spain win as women's World Cup preparations heat up

Gosford (Australia) (AFP) - Manchester City striker Hayley Raso scored twice as Australia beat the Czech Republic 4-0 Thursday to bank a fifth consecutive win as they ramp up preparations for the women's World Cup on home soil this year.

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Hayley Raso at the double as Matildas overcome sluggish start at Cup of Nations

Australia burst into life in the second half at Central Coast Stadium to run out comfortable winners in their opening game of the mini-tournament

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