Matildas ace Fowler headlines World Cup’s breakout star trio
Mary Fowler has stepped up masterfully in the absence of Sam Kerr to stamp herself as one of the World Cup’s most exciting young players. She’s in fine company, writes MARTIN ROGERS.
Mary Fowler has stepped up masterfully in the absence of Sam Kerr to stamp herself as one of the World Cup’s most exciting young players. She’s in fine company, writes MARTIN ROGERS.
Team USA entered this World Cup aiming for an unprecedented hat-trick of titles, yet were lucky to survive the group stage. RACHEL BACHMAN examines how it came to this.
The Matildas face a Denmark side boasting a player with skills and leadership not dissimilar to Sam Kerr, writes ADAM PEACOCK.
Jamaica has pulled off the unthinkable, holding on for a 0-0 draw and knocking out Brazil, ending the World Cup career of Brazil’s legendary Marta.
For so long, USA has been the dominant country in women’s football. But an underwhelming World Cup group stage has signalled a changing of the guard, writes AMY CHAPMAN.
Spanish football president Luis Rubiales has defended his behaviour after he came under fire for kissing a player on the lips after their World Cup final win.
Spanish World Cup final goalscorer Olga Carmona was given some heartbreaking news just moments after winning the World Cup.
The wait goes on for England who were left heartbroken after going down in the World Cup final to Spain. Through tears their captain simply admitted, they weren’t good enough.
Spain has overcome a player mutiny against its coach to become FIFA Women’s World Champions for the first time and extend England’s trophy drought on the world stage.
A protester has made his way onto the field at World Cup grand final to halt play, but some fans have had an unusual reaction.
They’ve lost two bronze medal play-offs in as many years. It’s why the Matildas are counting down the days to redemption in 2024.
Tony Gustavsson can sugarcoat the Matildas’ World Cup fade out all he wants but the coach can’t hide from his use of Sam Kerr, writes Robbie Slater.
When England last lifted a World Cup trophy in 1966, women were banned from playing organised football. As MOLLY HUDSON writes, even today’s stars have only just become full-time footballers.
The Matildas captured the nation’s attention and had a brilliant tournament, but in the end the players wanted more. Go inside the heartbreak for Australia.
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has given no indication his time in charge is over, making a plea for more support after Australia fell short of a top-three FIFA World Cup finish.
Football Australia knows its product is hotter than an unsold Taylor Swift ticket and the time to strike is now. The Matildas’ next move must be to do their legacy justice.
The Matildas won’t be taking home trophies but can take heart from a far more enduring victory at this World Cup, writes Adam Peacock.
Australia were far from their best against Sweden, falling to a 2-0 defeat in the third-placed playoff. See all the Matildas’ player ratings here.
She’s the 15-year-old Young Matilda who has played a small and special role in the success of the FIFA women’s World Cup in Australia but who you may not know – yet.
The Matildas have captivated the country like never before, but what happens next? ADAM PEACOCK reveals the plans to ensure there is no lull for women’s football in Australia.
Australia will likely adhere to their high-octane approach but there are plenty of hurdles to clear in Brisbane. ADAM PEACOCK unpacks the tactical battle ahead in the World Cup third-place playoff.
Football Australia boss James Johnson lifts the lid on the plan to turn the Matildas into Australia’s favourite team, revealing how the sport plans to capitalise on the fervour generated by the World Cup.
Speculation is swirling that Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will be poached by the US, while Alanna Kennedy’s World Cup campaign has come to an early end.
One of the stars of Australia’s World Cup campaign looks set to become a club teammate of Sam Kerr in a huge transfer move. Find out which Matildas are attracting interest here.
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year delivered one of the best finals in the game’s recent history. Sunday’s decider between England and Spain has all the makings of an even better one.
After spearheading England’s rise to a female football powerhouse, coach Sarina Wiegman is in demand — and could even take over the country’s men’s team in a historic appointment.
Lauren James hasn’t played at the World Cup since an inexplicable red card for stamping. Careers have been ruined over less, yet now comes a chance for redemption in the final, writes DOUG McINTYRE.
Sarina Wiegman has enhanced her reputation as one of the world’s best managers, with speculation swirling she could succeed Gareth Southgate. MATT DICKINSON unpacks what makes her such a powerful coach.
Lauren Hemp used to be starstruck by big-name opposition players. At this World Cup, the powerful England star has arguably been the breakout player to top them all, writes OWEN SLOT.
We will miss this World Cup when it’s over and, writes ADAM PEACOCK, the Matildas still have a chance for an emotional, historic send-off.