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Brisbane Olympics drone show cancelled after hundreds fall into Melbourne river during Matildas display

Event marking nine years until Olympics and Paralympics stopped after 350 drones fell into Yarra River on Friday

The Guardian - AU

Path to Women’s World Cup glory: breaking down the Matildas’ possible route to the final

Australia will have to beat several high-ranked teams if they are to lift the trophy, whether they top Group B or qualify in second place

The Guardian - AU

Matildas ready to get physical in Ireland WWC opener

The Matildas are ready for whatever Ireland throw at them in their Women's World Cup opener, including if things get physical.

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Football Australia boss criticises Fifa ban on rainbow armbands at Women’s World Cup

James Johnson expresses disappointment at Fifa’s refusal to allow players to wear rainbow armbands during the 2023 tournament

The Guardian - AU

Women's World Cup build-up just lukewarm in New Zealand

The Women's World Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand but without the Matildas' pulling power, Kiwis are less enthused by the tournament.

AAP

Sam Kerr primed to thrive under World Cup spotlight

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr carries Australia's hopes at the Women's World Cup but there is an air of confidence that she can handle the pressure.

AAP

‘Gorgeous goal getters’: 1970s media coverage of ‘soccerettes’ was filled with patronising sleaze

In the lead-in to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, it is revealing to look back on the media coverage of women’s international soccer to measure how far attitudes have shifted for today’s Matildas.

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Canberra kids' 'once-in-a-lifetime' Women's World Cup honour

On the sidelines of the Matildas opener will be four rising Canberra stars.

The Canberra Times

Kambah's own Matilda presents superstar Kerr's World Cup jersey

The six-year-old likes Sam Kerr's famous backflips.

The Canberra Times

Adamstown Rosebud girls to carry flags on World Cup field

'I think it will be a really great experience. I'm not nervous.'

Newcastle Herald

Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy

The Matildas have released a video putting the heat on football's local and world leaders to ensure the Women's World Cup leaves a legacy.

AAP

Women’s World Cup 2023: the complete guide to all the stadiums

Ten venues across nine cities in Australia and New Zealand will host matches during the tournament

The Guardian - AU

Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn confident they can shut down Sam Kerr

The Republic of Ireland team beat the Australian Matildas side 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium in 2021.

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup players not only deserve but command respect

I love that the Women’ World Cup shouts ‘The time is now!’ It’s time to celebrate how strong women are

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New defensive steel the bedrock of Matildas' WWC bid

The Matildas have built defensive depth and steel over the past two years and it has them primed to contend for the Women's World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

How, where and who to watch in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final

Everything you need to know about the World Cup final, the players (and officials) to watch… and a reminder why Australia’s Matildas aren’t there

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Niamh Fahey says nothing can truly prepare team for World Cup opener

The Republic’s meeting with the Matildas proved so popular that as early as January it was moved to the competition’s largest venue.

The Guardian - AU

After another win over a top-five team can the Matildas really win the World Cup?

Victory over France has raised expectations even further, but what should Australia’s realistic aim be for the tournament on home soil?

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Matildas nervously await Tameka Yallop injury update

The Matildas don't think Tameka Yallop's knee injury will be a problem before the World Cup and expect Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy to also be fine.

The Guardian - AU

‘Now it’s business’: Matildas ready for World Cup after France win, says Tony Gustavsson

Coach hails ‘night to celebrate’ with 1-0 win over France, as Caitlin Foord urges fans to pump up the volume

Sports Illustrated

2023 Women's World Cup Group B Preview: Canada Takes on the Hometown Hero

Sam Kerr and the Matildas are looking to reach the semifinals for the first time.

The Guardian - AU

Mary Fowler strike downs France to send Matildas to Women’s World Cup on a high

Mary Fowler’s cool finish in the second half settled a hard-fought contest in Melbourne and gave Australia the perfect send-off

AAP

Fowler steers Matildas to send-off victory over France

The Matildas have beaten France 1-0 in front of 50,629 fans in Melbourne in their final match before the Women's World Cup, with Mary Fowler scoring the winner.

The Guardian - AU

Matildas 1-0 France: Australia win Women’s World Cup warm-up – as it happened

Mary Fowler’s goal proved the difference as the Matildas defeated world No 5 France in Melbourne

The Canberra Times

The hype is contagious: Why the Matildas will inspire a generation tonight

The Matildas have a chance to create history.

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