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2023 World Cup host cities, stadiums and dates

2023 World Cup host cities, stadiums and dates

Here is our updated list of the most recent information regarding host cities, stadiums and proposed dates for the Australian and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup. 26 Jun 2020
Exclusive: Gielnik's dream for the 2023 World Cup's legacy

Exclusive: Gielnik's dream for the 2023 World Cup's legacy

I just feel so fortunate. You only get a few years in football and to say that you could, potentially, be a part of one of those milestones. 26 Jun 2020
'WE FREAKING DID IT': Matildas meltdown as Aus / NZ chosen to host 2023 World Cup

'WE FREAKING DID IT': Matildas meltdown as Aus / NZ chosen to host 2023 World Cup

The current Matildas squad have unleashed the emotion after Australian and New Zealand were chosen as hosts for the 2023 Women's World Cup. 26 Jun 2020
Australia / New Zealand chosen as 2023 Women's World Cup hosts

Australia / New Zealand chosen as 2023 Women's World Cup hosts

Australia and New Zealand have been officially confirmed as the joint-hosts of the 2023 Women's World Cup. 26 Jun 2020
Infrastructure funding at 'crisis point' before football's looming explosion

Infrastructure funding at 'crisis point' before football's looming explosion

An effective state and national policy platform targeting all government levels for infrastructure funding will be urgently needed over the coming years as grassroots football and the A-League and W-League align, while a Women’s World Cup looms.  23 Jun 2020
From ‘tuck shop’ to 'true equality'

From ‘tuck shop’ to 'true equality'

Clare Polkinghorne, Renae Dower and Melissa Andreatta have all spoken about the ramifications of hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup. 22 Jun 2020
Fringe Matildas who could come back in 2021

Fringe Matildas who could come back in 2021

With the Tokyo Olympics delayed until next year and players now scattered across Europe after some high profile moves, 2021 could provide squad selectors with new challenges. 22 Jun 2020
The secret war behind our Women's World Cup bid

The secret war behind our Women's World Cup bid

There is a secret war happening in this country, and getting the World Cup would be a major coup for the good guys. 20 Jun 2020
Big opportunity opens up for Raso at Everton

Big opportunity opens up for Raso at Everton

Hayley Raso has been gifted a massive opportunity at her new Women's Super League club Everton after the club's star English striker's shock departure. 20 Jun 2020
Roestbakken: What it was like to debut in the Miracle of Montpellier

Roestbakken: What it was like to debut in the Miracle of Montpellier

Karly Roestbakken debuted for the Matildas in front of nearly 20,000 fans in arguably Australia's greatest World Cup match of all time. 20 Jun 2020
What would the 2023 World Cup in Australia actually look like?

What would the 2023 World Cup in Australia actually look like?

In less than a week the FIFA Council will announce the host of the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup. 20 Jun 2020
Kerr's inspirational tracklist: 'Music is a way to forget about outside noise'

Kerr's inspirational tracklist: 'Music is a way to forget about outside noise'

Sam Kerr has revealed her inspirational music tracklist, citing its power to get her through a hectic training and high-pressure playing regime. 15 Jun 2020
Huge $32.5m football academy to be built before 2023 World Cup

Huge $32.5m football academy to be built before 2023 World Cup

Western Australian football is set for a transformative football infrastructure development, with the state government confirming construction of an elite football facility. 15 Jun 2020
Another Matilda seals French move: 'It's an honour'

Another Matilda seals French move: 'It's an honour'

Emma Checker will be headed to France this fall to play in the upcoming 2020-21 Division 1 Arkema season. 15 Jun 2020
From Canberra to Iceland: The 'highlights video' that secured Hughes' 'dream' move

From Canberra to Iceland: The 'highlights video' that secured Hughes' 'dream' move

Laura Hughes told us about the excitement in signing her first overseas contract with Throttur Reykjavik. 15 Jun 2020
What's behind Australia's incredible Nordic invasion?

What's behind Australia's incredible Nordic invasion?

While much has been made about the large number of Matildas moving to England's FA Women's Super League in the last year, as well as the continued focus on those playing in the American National Women's Soccer League, another recent 'migration' has been less talked about: Australia's Nordic Invasion. 15 Jun 2020