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Women’s World Cup 2023: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

Australia are expected to challenge and Sam Kerr is a favourite to win the Golden Boot while Zambia are tipped to make waves

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re really confident’: Sam Kerr’s Matildas ready for Women’s World Cup

Carrying the hopes of a nation on her shoulders, can Australia’s captain withstand the pressure and lead her team to glory?

The Guardian - AU

Women’s World Cup: Sam Kerr always destined to be Australia’s golden girl

The Chelsea star carries hopes of a nation after rising to top of the game

Evening Standard

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Irish fighting fit as O'Sullivan cleared for WWC opener

Coach Vera Pauw says midfielder Denise O'Sullivan is fit for selection for Ireland's World Cup opener against Australia on Thursday night.

AAP

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

A list of live sites where you can cheer on our Matildas.

Newcastle Herald

Matildas ready to contend at home Women's World Cup

The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly-anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time to contend.

AAP

Ash Barty on Sam Kerr, Matildas World Cup bandwagon

The Matildas' superstar captain Sam Kerr has retired tennis star Ash Barty in their corner ahead of their Women's World Cup tilt on home soil.

AAP

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Women’s World Cup 2023: Lionesses possible route to final as Germany and USA lie in wait

England will have to do it the hard way if they are to be crowned world champions next month

Evening Standard

‘Incredible growth’: The rise of Australian women’s football

Co-hosting the 2023 World Cup marks a significant milestone in the mixed history of women’s football in Australia.

Al Jazeera

Cathy Freeman inspires Matildas in surprise visit before Women’s World Cup

Olympic gold medal winner pays visit to Australia’s camp ahead of opening match at same stadium where she made history

The Guardian - AU

Cathy Freeman surprises Matildas before World Cup tilt

The Matildas have received a surprise visit from legendary Australian athlete Cathy Freeman in camp ahead of the start of their Women's World Cup campaign.

AAP

‘Anything can happen’: Ireland plot Women’s World Cup upset ahead of Matildas clash

Vera Pauw’s team are embracing the role of underdogs but can take confidence from a win over Australia a year-and-a-half ago

The Guardian - AU

Mary Fowler ready for her moment in World Cup spotlight

Matildas young gun Mary Fowler is ready to seize her chance on the global stage in Australia's Women's World Cup opener against Ireland.

AAP

G’day World Cup: why Australia can’t wait for the action to start

The hype has been building for months and as the tournament arrives has hit a fever pitch. Finally, it is our time

The Guardian - AU

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Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah joins Liverpool

Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah is the newest Australian in England's Women's Super League after signing for Liverpool.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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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The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

The Conversation

‘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.

The Canberra Times

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.

Newcastle Herald

Adamstown Rosebud girls to carry flags on World Cup field

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

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