The Matildas will take on England in the semi-final,kicking off at 8pm Wednesday – fresh off the back of a nail-biting penalty shootout win against France.
The where,when and who of the Matildas’ World Cup semi-final against England.
Pedestrian mowers,pitch covers and sewing artificial grass into the surface has revolutionised how Australia’s biggest stadiums will host sport into the future.
As Australia experiences a week of extraordinary Women’s World Cup hype,the AFL season edges towards the end of its home-and-away season. But what does the Matildas’ success mean for the AFLW?
Nothing gets past the world’s best goalkeeper and Euros champion. Except Sam Kerr.
At every obstacle,the players have rallied,fought and pursued their dreams with the kind of vigour reserved only for the truly extraordinary – and perhaps even a little crazy.
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.
Six of Tony Gustavsson’s players haven’t missed a second of the World Cup yet,and another two have almost joined them. How does it compare to European champions England?
When cameras tracked the Matildas star to Suncorp Stadium’s heaving stands on Saturday night,they captured a young face and a precious exchange.
It was the night the MCG – and Melbourne’s prized winter sport,Australian Rules – effectively played second fiddle to the world game.