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Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened

The Matildas won their opening match against Ireland in front of a huge crowd in Sydney thanks to Steph Catley’s penalty

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

'You'll do us proud': Devoted fans send off Matildas

Australia is turning green and gold for the Matildas with 80,000 fans expected to turn up to their first World Cup match against Ireland.

AAP · Jul 20, 2023

Matildas captain Sam Kerr out of World Cup opening matches with calf injury

The Australian star will miss at least first two matches of tournament after picking up calf injury at training on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Today at the World Cup: Co-hosts Australia and New Zealand play in opening games

The Republic of Ireland make their debut at a major tournament finals on opening day.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas masterplan comes together ahead of Women’s World Cup

Australia’s coach has brought in young talent and tactical acumen to a team that was lacking depth

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Will the Matildas and Football Ferns have a home ground advantage?

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is held just once every four years, and for the first time ever, it’s on home soil for Australia and New Zealand.

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023

Morning Mail: Women’s World Cup to kick off, Burney’s plea for voice, Australian wickets fall in Ashes

The eyes of the world will be on Sydney tonight as the Matildas begin their bid to become world champions, Linda Burney speaks at yes rally

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023

From lamington drives to the Cup: an evolution of the Matildas

'It was whatever shirt fitted you - small, medium, large.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2023

The Guardian view on the Fifa Women’s World Cup: a showcase for a booming sport

Editorial: A record number of tickets have been sold in Australia and New Zealand, as the women’s game continues to grow in popularity across the world

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Sam Kerr has learned to enjoy expectations of World Cup

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is ready to take on expectation from all comers at her home Women's World Cup, by enjoying the pressure to deliver.

AAP · Jul 19, 2023