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‘This is only the beginning’: Matildas are ready for the biggest night of their lives
Is this the “Cathy Freeman moment” the Matildas wanted to give to Australia? Hopefully not. Hopefully, this is just the entree.
- by Vince Rugari and Emma Kemp
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England have outpassed and outscored us. These stats reveal the Matildas’ edge
The Matildas face a foe they know well when they take on the Lionesses for a place in the World Cup final. Here’s where a blockbuster semi-final might well be won or lost.
- by Adam Pengilly
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
Women’s World Cup as it happened: Spain qualify for first World Cup final after dramatic 2-1 victory over Sweden
Spain defeated the highest-ranked side left in the World Cup, Sweden, in a dramatic 90-minute showdown in Auckland to qualify for their first World Cup final.
- by Billie Eder
Pandemonium as Spain break the deadlock
Salma Paralluelo had a moment to remember with her crucial strike.
‘Australia is not just Sam Kerr’: Lionesses are ready to spoil Matildas’ moment
What the Matildas are feeling right now, England experienced last year when they won the Euros at home. Now they’re ready to ruin Australia’s party.
- by Vince Rugari
Thanks to the Matildas, everyone gets a guernsey
The Matildas and the World Cup show there’s room for all in Australia’s sporting ethos.
- by Greg Baum
Updated
FIFA Women's World Cup
Coach coy on whether Kerr will start for Matildas against England
Steph Catley’s right thigh was still heavily strapped while Katrina Gorry had some sort of taping or dressing on the outside of her right calf, but both moved well on Tuesday.
- by Emma Kemp
From Uruguay to France, Tony Franken has seen it all – but nothing quite like this
The Matildas’ goalkeeping coach has been involved in some of the game’s greatest moments. But Mackenzie Arnold’s shootout heroics? “It’s unprecedented, really,” he said.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
FIFA Women's World Cup
Anyone who jinxes the Matildas by declaring a public holiday too early is a bum
Albanese is clearly trying to follow the example of Bob Hawke back in 1983 when he proclaimed an informal public holiday after our America’s Cup win. But there’s a vital difference.
- by Kerri Sackville