FIFA World Cup
Matildas fans flock to watch Australia and England game
Matildas fans flock to watch Australia and England do-or-die semi-final game.
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Matildas bring ‘halo effect’ for Seven but commercial windfall limited
Seven West Media boss James Warburton has toned down expectations of how much the network has benefitted from the success of the Matildas.
- by Calum Jaspan
‘Might be something in the water’: Qld roots behind Matildas’ historic charge
Greatness beckons for the Matildas, and Queensland is at the heart of it. Here we break down the state’s roots behind the historic World Cup charge.
- by Nick Wright
Perspective
Matildas
Falling in love with the beautiful game
You never forget the time you fall in love. For me, it was 30 years ago, and it’s a passion that changed my life.
- by Cameron Atfield
Exclusive
State Parliament
Football club’s sponsorship-for-tickets scheme sent to Fair Trading
Fair Trading Minister Anoulack Chanthivong says A-League Women’s side Canberra United’s sponsorship offer in exchange for Matildas tickets “doesn’t look acceptable on face value”.
- by Max Maddison
For the millions of new fans, this Matildas documentary is must-see TV
On the pitch, we can’t take our eyes off them. For the down time between games, try this series, in which Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler, Steph Catley and others talk about their journey to the World Cup.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
FIFA looks to cash in on Matildas’ success as 2026 men’s rights battle kicks off
The raging success of the Matildas during the Women’s World Cup has boosted interest in the rights for the 2026 men’s tournament.
- by Calum Jaspan
‘I’m exhilarated’: Federation Square erupts as the Matildas advance to the semi-finals
There was jubilation in the city as the Matildas sent it home, with flares lighting up the sky as thousands of Melburnians rejoiced together.
- by Alex Crowe
PM tells small business a Matildas public holiday would be a win
The decision is ultimately one for states and territories, but Albanese has backed giving Australians a day to celebrate if the Matildas win the World Cup.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Analysis
Football Australia
How Singapore and Malaysia could help bring a men’s FIFA World Cup to Australia
Talks for a joint 2034 bid between Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia were derailed by tragedy and controversy. But there are two obvious candidates who could sub in.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
FIFA Women's World Cup
Rapinoe missed a penalty. Trump’s pile-on was foul
Time magazine called Megan Rapinoe a “whirling dervish of resistance”. So when she missed a goal, and the US soccer team lost, a pile-on was green-lit.
- by Julia Baird