Why two Matildas are playing for World Cup rivals
Indiah-Paige Riley and Angie Beard represented Australia in this World Cup cycle then switched allegiances to rival nations. The young guns share their stories with ADAM PEACOCK.
Indiah-Paige Riley and Angie Beard represented Australia in this World Cup cycle then switched allegiances to rival nations. The young guns share their stories with ADAM PEACOCK.
The rise that put Caitlin Foord on a 30-storey billboard at a home World Cup began back in 2011, as a fearless kid playing out of position on a Brazilian megastar, writes ADAM PEACOCK.
Around 80,000 people are expected to watch the Socceroos against Mexico in their next friendly, held at an NFL fortress, writes ADAM PEACOCK.
Australians emptied bank accounts and borrowed kit to take part in the ‘pilot’ event that convinced FIFA to stage a Women’s World Cup. ADAM PEACOCK revisits the momentous trip to China with help from some greats.
Tanya Oxtoby knew Sam Kerr as a 15-year-old teammate and now coaches her day-to-day at Chelsea. She discusses the megastar striker and her impact on the Matildas’ World Cup chances with ADAM PEACOCK.
Only one team has ever won the World Cup on home soil. ADAM PEACOCK is in no doubt the Matildas can become the second and the rest of the world believes it too.
From ensuring the right air pressure in balls, to the width of goalposts, to the right type of rice in the buffet at team hotels, Jane Fernandez and her organising committee will have their hands full through the World Cup.
Bruce McAvaney and ADAM PEACOCK sit down to chat all things World Cup, why the stakes are higher than the Sydney Olympics, Sam Kerr’s Cathy-like challenge, memories of Pele, and his own future.
You’d think the Matildas played in front of 50,000 fans every second week going by the calm reaction from players. ADAM PEACOCK found out they only have one World Cup request however – cheer even louder.
Watch out world. The Matildas mean business and are ready to take their attack to football’s stage. ADAM PEACOCK reflects on the 1-0 win over France and names the Australian flyer who can take the tournament by storm.