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Italy claim fake Oz fear factor

Italy claim fake Oz fear factor

A lost-in-translation moment has provided the Matildas' first-up World Cup opponents Italy with an unintended dash of confidence. 9 Jun 2019
Matildas ready for prime time

Matildas ready for prime time

The Matildas hope to win their World Cup opener with Italy on Sunday night with ex-stars hoping the match makes a splash back home. 9 Jun 2019
Match preview: Matildas v Italy

Match preview: Matildas v Italy

It’s been four long years but it’s time for the Matildas to begin another FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign. 9 Jun 2019
Fowler on ice for Italy clash

Fowler on ice for Italy clash

The Matildas midfield looms as Ante Milicic's biggest selection headache ahead of the World Cup opener with Italy on Sunday. 8 Jun 2019
Never Say Die De Vanna hunting Cup glory

Never Say Die De Vanna hunting Cup glory

Lisa De Vanna stands on the brink of Australian footballing immortality in France as she saddles up for a fourth Women's World Cup. 8 Jun 2019
Matildas' World Cup: 'We can win it'

Matildas' World Cup: 'We can win it'

The Matildas' road to the World Cup opener with Italy on Sunday has been a rocky one, but they have a healthy dose of self-belief. 8 Jun 2019
Matildas v Italy guide

Matildas v Italy guide

A look at the opening match of the Matildas' World Cup campaign: a group stage clash with world No.15s Italy. 8 Jun 2019
World Cup preview - Group C

World Cup preview - Group C

Click below for your ultimate quick guide to Group C at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. 8 Jun 2019
Matildas lifted by Fowler scans

Matildas lifted by Fowler scans

The Matildas have been encouraged by scan results on Mary Fowler after the wonder-teen suffered a hamstring injury in training ahead of the World Cup. 7 Jun 2019
Matildas' tears for injured Laura

Matildas' tears for injured Laura

Laura Alleway's departure from the Women's World Cup has devastated the Matildas just days out from their opening match with Italy. 7 Jun 2019
Canberra set to host three internationals

Canberra set to host three internationals

The Socceroos haven't played in Canberra since hosting a World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan in 2015, but they're returning soon. 7 Jun 2019
Matildas spirit forged in North Korea

Matildas spirit forged in North Korea

Rough-house tactics, appalling refereeing and getting stuck in elevators on tours to Pyongyang; Matildas legends recall their tours of North Korea. 7 Jun 2019
Young Matilda replaces injured defender

Young Matilda replaces injured defender

Central defender Laura Alleway will miss the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in France with an injury. 6 Jun 2019
Violins out for Matildas in Valenciennes

Violins out for Matildas in Valenciennes

Matildas midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight says Australia's opening World Cup opponents Italy have been huge improvers. 6 Jun 2019
Women's World Cup set for French take-off

Women's World Cup set for French take-off

The Matildas are expected to make a deep run in this month's Women's World Cup, which begins on Saturday when hosts France meet South Korea. 6 Jun 2019
No Roos revenge for Matildas

No Roos revenge for Matildas

The Matildas are focused on carving their own history against Italy on Sunday rather than taking any motivation from the Socceroos' painful exit from the men's FIFA World Cup in 2006. 5 Jun 2019

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