Sam Kerr ‘available’ for Australia’s must-win clash with Canada after calf injury The Matildas’ chances of progressing from Group B hang in the balance after Thursday’s surprise 3-2 defeat to Nigeria The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023
‘We can feel the love’: Saint Sam Kerr returns to answer Australia’s World Cup prayers The Matildas captain is back for the must-win game against Canada, and with the weight of a nation on her shoulders, has issued her own call-to-arms The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023
Sam Kerr to return from calf injury for Australia’s must-win clash with Canada The Matildas’ chances of progressing from Group B hang in the balance after Thursday’s surprise 3-2 defeat to Nigeria. The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023
Sam Kerr declares herself fit and available for Matildas’ must-win World Cup clash against Canada Australia captain Sam Kerr says she is ‘definitely’ available for the must-win final Women’s World Cup group stage game The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2023
A calamitous early exit could spell the end of Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas tenure It would represent a monumental failure if the Matildas fail to progress past the group stage at this much-anticipated Women’s World Cup The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023
How do we keep women's football clean? Start paying players a fair wage As the Women’s World Cup grows in size and stature, it’s not surprising concerns are also being raised about match-fixing and the integrity of the sport. The Conversation · Jul 28, 2023
How Australia can advance to the round of 16: Matildas’ Women’s World Cup 2023 scenarios Australia’s destiny remains in their own hands but defeat to Canada would spell the end, while a draw complicates things The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023
Morning Mail: Matildas’ hopes in the balance, vape crackdown, UN warns of ‘global boiling’ Shock defeat against Nigeria means Australia must win their last group game or they’re out, but at least it’s good news in the Ashes and in the pool The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023
Birmingham says opposition doesn’t ‘fear’ early election – as it happened Blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023
Matildas face date with destiny after fluffing their lines against Nigeria Nothing is ever simple for Australia, who must beat Canada or risk a disastrous early exit from the Women’s World Cup The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023
‘Nigeria for life’: Super Falcons stun Australia at Women’s World Cup Nigeria defeat co-hosts to move into top spot in Group B alongside Canada. Australia fall to third place. Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023
Tony Gustavsson rues making changes too late in Matildas’ shock defeat to Nigeria Australia coach Tony Gustavsson insisted he was not disappointed by the Matildas’ performance, despite his injury-hit team’s shock 3-2 loss to Nigeria The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023
Australia 2-3 Nigeria: Women’s World Cup player ratings The inclusion of Emily van Egmond paid off but defensive frailties hurt the Matildas as supersub Asisat Oshoala turned the game in Nigeria’s favour The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023
Matildas stunned by Nigeria to leave Women’s World Cup hopes in balance The host nation must beat Canada in their final group game if they are to qualify for the knockout phase after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Nigeria The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023 Oi! Aussies! We desperately need a new chant to inspire the Matildas to Women’s World Cup glory Surely we can do better than tired old ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie’? Pitch us your ideas for a chant Australian fans can use to inspire our World Cup team to victory
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023 Australia 2-3 Nigeria: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened The Matildas miss their first chance to qualify for the last 16 after losing to Nigeria and must now beat Olympic champions Canada to progress
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023 Women’s World Cup odyssey: seven people from two families head to 14 matches in three cities hoping to see Matildas glory Around 50,000 fans to cram into Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for Australia’s second round match against Nigeria
The Canberra Times · Jul 26, 2023 Where to watch the Matildas take on Nigeria in Canberra One location is shouting the pub if the Matildas win the game.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023 Matildas’ attacking versatility means goals will come despite injuries Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler scored just three goals in Australia’s seven matches this year – other players can step up against Nigeria
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023 Women's World Cup rematch pits United States against ailing Dutch squad The United States and the Netherlands meet again on the Women’s World Cup stage with smaller stakes than the 2019 title game won by the Americans
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023 ‘We were unlucky’: Tony Gustavsson defends training methods after injuries rock Matildas Mary Fowler and defender Aivi Luik have been ruled out of the Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria after sustaining mild concussions in training
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023 Xbox, table tennis and toddlers: Matildas find the light side of Women’s World Cup Manifesting glory through video games or relaxing with arts and crafts are among the distractions on offer for Australia’s players
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023 Sam Kerr will ‘definitely be back’ this Women’s World Cup, Caitlin Foord says Foord says the Matildas captain is ‘doing everything possible’ to be fit but there are fresh concerns after Mary Fowler suffers knock in training
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023 Experience and youth gel in the midfield for Matildas’ Women’s World Cup tilt Australia’s Katrina Gorry and Kyra Cooney-Cross bring potent energy to the pitch and have become good friends off it
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023 ‘Creating history’: Women’s World Cup ticket sales reach 1.5m milestone The 2023 tournament in Australia and New Zealand will be the most attended ever, with broadcast views and merchandise sales also surging