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Matildas beat France on penalties, into World Cup semis

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 back fitness to deliver in World Cup QF

Matildas back fitness to deliver in World Cup QF

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.

Paralluelo late show puts Spain into World Cup semis

Paralluelo late show puts Spain into World Cup semis

Paralluelo late show puts Spain into World Cup semis

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.

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

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 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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever

AFL rivals Dees, Blues caught up in Matildas fever

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.

Dutch hope Spain connections will give World Cup edge

Dutch hope Spain connections will give World Cup edge

Dutch hope Spain connections will give World Cup edge

Dutch hope Spain connections will give World Cup edge

Netherlands coach Andries Jonker says the history of four of his star players in Spain can give his side an edge in their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

Matildas' belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia

Matildas' belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia

Matildas' belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia

Matildas' belief grows as Cup fever sweeps Australia

Support for the Matildas is sweeping the country as Australia's players continue to believe they can do something special at the Women's World Cup.

Sweden wary of much-improved Japan at World Cup

Sweden wary of much-improved Japan at World Cup

Sweden wary of much-improved Japan at World Cup

Sweden wary of much-improved Japan at World Cup

Sweden beat Japan 3-1 in the Tokyo Olympics quarter-finals but expect a tougher outing when they meet at the same stage of the Women's World Cup in Auckland.

Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Wellington Phoenix have signed US attacking midfielder Hope Breslin, who becomes the A-League Women club's first foreign signing.

France's Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels

France's Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels

France's Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels

France's Perriset holds the key to Foord, Kerr duels

France and Chelsea defender Eve Perriset will mark Caitlin Foord while giving her teammates tips on handling Sam Kerr in their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

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Socceroo Kuol moves to Netherlands on Newcastle loan

English Premier League club Newcastle United have sent teenage Socceroos striker Garang Kuol on a season-long loan to Dutch club FC Volendam.

France friendly perfect prep for Matildas' Cup clash

Australia insist they can take plenty out of July's friendly win over France as the Matildas prepare to face the world No.5 in a World Cup quarter-final.

Football Ferns head abroad for Olympic qualifying

New Zealand Football are prioritising the Football Ferns' "performance and preparation" for Olympic qualifiers and won't stage further home matches in 2023.

France ready for hostile Matildas’ reception

Kenza Dali says France are expecting a parochial home crowd in Brisbane on Saturday when they take on Women’s World Cup co-hosts Australia in the quarter final.

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France book date with Matildas after defeating Morocco

France have cruised past Morocco 4-0 to book a clash against Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup in Brisbane on Saturday.

Colombia down Jamaica to win through to World Cup QF

Colombia are through to their first Women's World Cup quarter-finals after a parochial crowd roared them to a 1-0 win over Jamaica in Melbourne.

Kerr coy on fitness after making Matildas return

Captain Sam Kerr made her eagerly anticipated return from a calf injury in the Matildas' win over Denmark but won't reveal how much she can ramp up her minutes.

Matildas daring to dream as 'scary' Kerr prospect looms

Australia head into their World Cup quarter-final believing they can beat anyone, with the return of skipper Sam Kerr further strengthening a potent attack.

Socceroo Robertson joins compatriot Yengi at Portsmouth

Socceroos attacking midfielder Alex Robertson has left Manchester City, joining fellow Australian Kusini Yengi at League One Portsmouth on a season-long loan.

Matildas beat Denmark to reach Women's World Cup QF

The Matildas are into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals after beating Denmark 2-0 in front of 75,784 fans at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

England overcome send-off to beat Nigeria on penalties

England star midfielder Lauren James will miss their Women's World Cup quarter-final after being sent off in the Lionesses 4-2 win over Nigeria on penalties.

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