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Germany hit Morocco for six in World Cup thrashing

Germany hit Morocco for six in World Cup thrashing

Captain Alexandra Popp's first-half double has set second-ranked Germany on the path to a convincing 6-0 win over Morocco in their Women's World Cup opener. 24 Jul 2023
With all eyes on Marta, a World Cup debutant stole the show for Brazil

With all eyes on Marta, a World Cup debutant stole the show for Brazil

As they headed to Adelaide for their opening game at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, all the talk surrounding Brazil centred around their star player Marta and whether she could claim the coveted trophy at the sixth time of asking. 24 Jul 2023
Girelli's late header seals Italy win over Argentina

Girelli's late header seals Italy win over Argentina

Veteran forward Cristiana Girelli's header in the 87th minute has secured Italy a thrilling 1-0 Women's World Cup win over Argentina in Auckland. 24 Jul 2023
Gorry and Cooney-Cross relish Matildas midfield pairing

Gorry and Cooney-Cross relish Matildas midfield pairing

Matildas stalwart Katrina Gorry and young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross have formed a tantalising midfield partnership and are thriving at the Women's World Cup. 24 Jul 2023
Matildas great Polkinghorne could start against Nigeria

Matildas great Polkinghorne could start against Nigeria

Hometown hero Clare Polkinghorne could start for the Matildas against Nigeria in Brisbane amid a restricted build-up for fellow defender Alanna Kennedy. 24 Jul 2023
Slip of the tongue creates accidental Kerr injury panic

Slip of the tongue creates accidental Kerr injury panic

The extent of Sam Kerr's calf injury remains a mystery and Matildas youngster Kyra Cooney-Cross caused a brief panic by mistakenly saying she had torn it. 24 Jul 2023
Jamaica hold France to goalless draw

Jamaica hold France to goalless draw

Jamaica have survived enormous pressure to earn a 0-0 draw against the far higher-rated France In their Women's World Cup group game in Sydney. 23 Jul 2023
Netherlands eke out 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal

Netherlands eke out 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal

Stefanie van der Gragt, who is retiring from the sport at the end of the Women's World Cup, scored the Netherlands' goal in a 1-0 defeat of Portugal. 23 Jul 2023
South Africa denied as WWC fancies Sweden storm back

South Africa denied as WWC fancies Sweden storm back

Amanda Ilestedt scored a 90th minute winner for Sweden to deny underdogs South Africa at the Women's World Cup in Wellington on Sunday. 23 Jul 2023
Matildas delight in growth, competitiveness of WWC

Matildas delight in growth, competitiveness of WWC

Four-time Women's World Cup attendee and Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop has delighted in how the tournament has exploded in popularity. 23 Jul 2023
Haiti teen sensation Dumornay makes WWC stage her own

Haiti teen sensation Dumornay makes WWC stage her own

Haiti's 19-year-old star Melchie Dumornay stole the show in their opening match against European champions England and says she's not done yet. 23 Jul 2023
WWC newcomers Morocco raring for Germany clash

WWC newcomers Morocco raring for Germany clash

Morocco, the first Arab nation to reach a Women's World Cup, are confident they can make a splash in their opening match against powerhouse Germany. 23 Jul 2023
Matildas confident they can adjust without Sam Kerr

Matildas confident they can adjust without Sam Kerr

The Matildas have returned to the training track in Brisbane without injured skipper Sam Kerr as they prepare for their Women's World Cup clash with Nigeria. 23 Jul 2023
Denmark beat China with late winner in World Cup

Denmark beat China with late winner in World Cup

Denmark have marked their return to the Women's World Cup after 16 years with a 1-0 victory over China, thanks to a winner in the 90th minute. 23 Jul 2023
England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup

England escape with narrow win over Haiti in World Cup

England have unconvincingly beaten Women's World Cup newcomers Haiti 1-0 in their opening match as Haitian star Melchie Dumornay stole the show. 22 Jul 2023
Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory

Japan thrash Zambia to claim opening World Cup victory

Japan have kicked off their Women's World Cup campaign in style with a comfortable 5-0 win over Zambia, who had their goalkeeper sent off late, in Waikato. 22 Jul 2023
Tony Sage heartbroken after handing back Glory licence

Tony Sage heartbroken after handing back Glory licence

Tony Sage says he made the decision to hand back Perth Glory's A-League licence after running out of funds to keep the club afloat. 22 Jul 2023
Suited USA bring swagger to Women's World Cup

Suited USA bring swagger to Women's World Cup

Megan Rapinoe won her 200th cap for the United States in Auckland, a 3-0 win over Vietnam to begin their Women's World Cup defence. 22 Jul 2023
Smith doubles up as USA open World Cup with 3-0 win

Smith doubles up as USA open World Cup with 3-0 win

The United States have brushed aside Vietnam 3-0 with Sophia Smith scoring twice and assisting Lindsay Horan in a sparkling World Cup debut. 22 Jul 2023
Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt

Sweden, fellow Euro heavyweights kick off WWC tilt

Sweden are keen to challenge yet again for major silverware at the Women's World Cup while the Netherlands and France also kick off their campaigns. 22 Jul 2023
Netherlands lash 'amateur' World Cup training pitch

Netherlands lash 'amateur' World Cup training pitch

The Netherlands have run into a second controversy in New Zealand, upset at their Women's World Cup training base in Tauranga. 22 Jul 2023