The Latest Breaking News from Matildas

Matildas await FIFA call on First Nations flags at WWC

FIFA will soon make a call on whether First Nations flags can be hung inside the stadiums at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

AAP · Jul 4, 2023

Sam Kerr ready to handle the heat at home WWC

Matildas superstar captain Sam Kerr is ready to handle the pressure and attention from opponents that will follow her in a Women's World Cup on home soil.

AAP · Jul 3, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023

Lydia Williams: ‘People put athletes on pedestals sometimes … but we’re just humans’

The Matildas goalkeeper on reconnecting with her Indigenous roots, talking about issues that are important to her and capping a wild year at a fifth World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2023

'We want Canberra to be part of this': Women's World Cup trophy headed to ACT

The eyes of the football world will soon be on Australia.

The Canberra Times · Jun 24, 2023

Steph Catley hopes to see ‘Euros effect’ in Australia after Women’s World Cup

The Matildas vice-captain points to England’s experience as an example of the impact hosting a major tournament can have

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023

Matildas look to emulate England's home heroics at WWC

A month out from the Women's World Cup, the Matildas can look to emulate England's home Euros triumph - and there are plenty of parallels.

AAP · Jun 19, 2023

Kyah Simon given chance to state 2023 World Cup claim with place in Matildas training squad

Kyah Simon has been handed a chance to make a late bid for inclusion in the Matildas’ World Cup squad after being invited to a 29-woman training camp in the run-in to the tournament

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023

Kyah Simon included in Matildas' preliminary WWC squad

Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup.

AAP · Jun 19, 2023

‘It’s everything’: Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler dreaming of World Cup debut

The Everton midfielder has found balance after moving to Europe to turn professional and is now hoping to realise a dream back on home soil

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023