Here’s Where You Can Watch The Tillies Next If Yr Feeling Sorrowful Now The World Cup Has Ended Don't talk to me unless it's about football. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 22, 2023
The two sides of the Women’s World Cup — and the truth about where power still lies The Women’s World Cup was a transformative tournament that showcased what is possible - but its legacy now relies on the decisions of those who have previously failed to support it, writes Miguel Delaney from Sydney The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Not a pinnacle but a preview as Matildas reboot for Olympic gold As the 2023 World Cup final plays out without them, the Matildas are vowing to go one better on the world stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2023
Nikki Webster Surprised The Matildas W/ Their Unofficial Anthem ‘Strawberry Kisses’ Live On Stage Nikki Webster, the songstress behind the Matildas' unofficial anthem 'Strawberry Kisses', dropped into the team's post-tournament fan event. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 20, 2023
Aussie women's football captain Sam Kerr has Indian roots The women’s World Cup didn’t end the way Australia wanted it to. But finishing fourth – the co-hosts lost the third-place play-off 2-0 to Sweden on Saturday – is their best showing ever. What would endure in memory is the fierce long ranger that Matildas captain Sam Kerr struck against… The Times of India · Aug 20, 2023
Matildas’ loss to Sweden falls short in a World Cup that surpassed expectations It is possible to revel in a fourth-place finish and still push for an even better future by asking difficult questions The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023
Game by game: Spain and England’s road to the 2023 Women’s World Cup final Spain and England will meet in the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, but how did the two European giants get there? Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2023
FIFA Women’s WC | Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal Sweden won yet another bronze medal at the Women’s World Cup, with Fridolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani scoring on August 19 in a clinical 2-0 win over tournament co-host Australia. The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023
Sweden 2-0 Australia: Women’s World Cup third-place playoff player ratings The Matildas did not put in their best performance of the tournament as Sweden’s forwards shone at Brisbane Stadium The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023
Matildas sign off with defeat as Sweden secure third place at Women’s World Cup Fridolina Rolfö’s penalty and Kosovare Asllani’s second-half effort consigned the Matildas to a 2-0 loss in a bruising penultimate match of the tournament The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023
Five Great Reads: Matildas meet their match, smartphone-free life, and the ‘jerkoff’ who produced Nirvana Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023
Albanese government to pledge $200m for women’s sport after Matildas inspire Australia In the wake of the Matildas’ World Cup performance, the government will unveil new funding and changes to TV bidding rights for sporting fixtures The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023
‘Wouldn't want to be on any other team’: the queer joy of watching the Matildas at the 'outest' World Cup ever When we sat down with friends to watch the Matildas take on England, the two of us played it cool through the pre-match period, as if this was a game like any other. The Conversation · Aug 18, 2023
Matildas vow to end World Cup on a high in third-place playoff against Sweden The Matildas will be fighting hard for third place with Tony Gustavsson to send out a full-strength side and just Alanna Kennedy unavailable The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Aug 17, 2023 Stadium, TV audiences speak volumes about where women's football should be heading The ball is at our feet to convert this Matildas chance into a lasting legacy for women's sport.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 17, 2023 Clubs report rising interest as Matildas kick goals on world stage 'I hope the Matildas' heroics spur on heaps of new Sam Kerrs and Ellie Carpenters across Newcastle.'
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023 Thank you Matildas, your World Cup has brought football to life in Australia After the heartbreak, as the dust settles, I’m left with this overwhelming sense of pride and I know there’s more to come
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 ‘Another reason to whinge’: Australian media criticise England after Matildas beaten at Women’s World Cup Australia were beaten 3-1 by England to exit their home World Cup at the semi-final stage
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 How England deployed dark arts and cool heads to silence Australian noise Australia 1-3 England: The Lionesses tamed the Matildas in Sydney to reach their first ever Women’s World Cup final
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 A nation of new Matildas fans salutes Australia's run to the Women's World Cup semifinals Nine of 10 people who watched domestic television in Australia on Wednesday night tuned in to see the Matildas play England in the Women's World Cup semifinals
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023 ‘The future looks bright’: talk turns to how Australia must capitalise on Matildas’ World Cup success The Matildas have played their part in raising the profile of football but for everyone else the hard work starts now
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023 ‘An absolute inspiration’: Anthony Albanese and Rebel Wilson pay tribute to Matildas after World Cup loss Chorus of Australian notables thank team for inspiring camaraderie and a new generation of women athletes
Newcastle Herald · Aug 17, 2023 Watch the moment Sam Kerr sent Matildas fans wild in the stadium 'I take comfort in knowing that it's the knocks that make us grow.'
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023 How Australian and UK newspapers reacted to the Matildas’ defeat in the Women’s World Cup semi-final An outpouring of heartbreak and love came from the home team’s papers, while English newspapers revelled in the Lionesses’ victory
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023 Six key moments that shaped the Matildas’ World Cup semi-final against England From Sam Kerr’s first start to a ravenous home crowd, here’s what stood out in Australia’s heartbreaking loss to the Lionesses