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Matildas not drawn on England Women's World Cup rivalry

Matildas not drawn on England Women's World Cup rivalry

The Matildas aren't buying into the national rivalry with England ahead of their Women's World Cup semi-final but can take heart from having beaten them.

Vilda in uneasy spotlight ahead of Spain's semi-final

Vilda in uneasy spotlight ahead of Spain's semi-final

Vilda in uneasy spotlight ahead of Spain's semi-final

Vilda in uneasy spotlight ahead of Spain's semi-final

Spain coach Jorge Vilda was in no mood to revisit a player mutiny as his side prepared for their Women's World Cup semi-final with Sweden.

Spain, Sweden set for high pressure World Cup semi

Spain, Sweden set for high pressure World Cup semi

Spain, Sweden set for high pressure World Cup semi

Spain, Sweden set for high pressure World Cup semi

Sweden coach Peter Gerhardssen says the first Women's World Cup semi-final, an all-Euro clash with Spain, will display "lovely football".

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PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

PM waves away concerns about Matildas public holiday

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says regardless of the final result, the nation must celebrate the Matildas for their "extraordinary" World Cup.

Blues-Reds draw, Spurs also held in EPL season openers

Blues-Reds draw, Spurs also held in EPL season openers

Chelsea and Liverpool have drawn 1-1 to begin their EPL campaigns, while Spurs started life under Australian manager Ange Postecoglou with a draw at Brentford.

Matildas hero Cortnee Vine set for new Sydney FC deal

Matildas hero Cortnee Vine set for new Sydney FC deal

Winger Cortnee Vine is nearing a new contract with Sydney FC, rejecting an overseas move following her penalty heroics for the Matildas.

Boxes Australia must tick to consider hosting men's WC

Boxes Australia must tick to consider hosting men's WC

Football Australia CEO James Johnson says Australia has work to do if it is to follow up the success of the Women's World Cup by hosting a men's edition.

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'Riding the wave': Cahill backs Matildas to win WC

'Riding the wave': Cahill backs Matildas to win WC

'Riding the wave': Cahill backs Matildas to win WC

'Riding the wave': Cahill backs Matildas to win WC

Tim Cahill says Australia's dream of winning the Women's World Cup is now a reality after a drama-filled shootout win over France sent them to the semi-final.

Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

Matildas ready to keep World Cup dream time rolling

The Matildas are ready to keep the good times rolling against England after reaching the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time by beating France.

Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals reject calls for Matildas public holiday

Nationals leader David Littleproud has described himself as captain killjoy for hosing down the idea of a public holiday should the Matildas win the World Cup.

Kane leaves Spurs with 'good luck' shout to Postecoglou

Kane leaves Spurs with 'good luck' shout to Postecoglou

Kane leaves Spurs with 'good luck' shout to Postecoglou

Kane leaves Spurs with 'good luck' shout to Postecoglou

Harry Kane, whose departure has left a massive hole for Ange Postecoglou, has wished the Australian good luck - but who's going to score for Spurs?

Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Matildas to ponder Sam Kerr start in WWC semi-final

Sam Kerr played 65 minutes plus penalties against France and focus will turn to whether she can start Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against England.

Matildas and Lionesses' new twist to Anglo-Aussie duels

Matildas and Lionesses' new twist to Anglo-Aussie duels

Matildas and Lionesses' new twist to Anglo-Aussie duels

Matildas and Lionesses' new twist to Anglo-Aussie duels

The Lionesses' Dutch boss Sarina Wiegman says she's ready to be immersed in the deep and storied history of Australia's sporting rivalry with England.

Brave Gorry stars for Matildas after family loss

Brave Gorry stars for Matildas after family loss

Brave Gorry stars for Matildas after family loss

Brave Gorry stars for Matildas after family loss

Katrina Gorry had a heavy heart when she converted a stunning penalty to help send Australia through to the Women's World Cup semi-finals.

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England beat Colombia, set up WC semi-final vs Matildas

England will play Australia for a place in the Women's World Cup final after defeating Colombia 2-1 in Sydney.

Super-sub Cortnee Vine delivers iconic Matildas win

Matildas winger Cortnee Vine stepped up to score the winning penalty in Australia's shootout with France that sealed a Women's World Cup semi-final berth.

Matildas beat France on penalties, into World Cup semis

The Matildas have beaten France 7-6 in a history-making penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Matildas back fitness to deliver in World Cup QF

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has rarely changed his starting XI or turned to substitutes, but is confident his charges have the fitness to outlast France.

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Paralluelo late show puts Spain into World Cup semis

Teenage forward Salma Paralluelo has scored an extra-time winner in Wellington to secure Spain's Women's World Cup semi-finals spot at the Netherlands' expense.

Sweden book World Cup semi with 2-1 success over Japan

Amanda Ilestedt and Filippa Angeldal have scored Sweden's goals in a 2-1 defeat of Japan as they returned to the Women's World Cup semi-final stage.

Colombia bid to topple English queens in WWC QF clash

Colombia aren't concerned about taking on European champions England as they bid to reach a maiden Women's World Cup semi final.

Perennial underachievers France ready to deliver at WWC

France want to finally break their run of underachieving at the Women's World Cup, and are confident ahead of facing the Matildas in their quarter-final.

Pitch invaders banned again for violent A-League clash

Pitch invaders who formed a violent mob at an A-League derby match in Melbourne last year have been slapped with additional bans, fines and community work.

Kerr will start v France if fit to play 90: Gustavsson

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says if Sam Kerr is fit to start and play a full game against France in their Women's World Cup quarter-final, she will.

AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and Carlton counterpart Michael Voss have been following the Matildas' World Cup progress in the build-up to their huge AFL clash.

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