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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, DECEMBER 4, 2022. Fans watch the World Cup soccer game between Australia and Argentina at Federation Square in Melbourne. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

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Mess left behind by Socceroos fans

Two people have been hospitalised as thousands flocked to Federation Square to watch Australia play Argentina, and they left behind a major mess.

Maty Ryan was caught out by the Argentine attack.

Teammate rubs salt into Aussie keeper’s wounds

Australia’s captain and goalkeeper, Mat Ryan, was feeling bad enough after his World Cup side’s loss to Argentina – this tweet from a club teammate would have made things far worse.

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AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina in action against Milos Degenek of Australia (2) during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on December 03, 2022. (Photo by Evrim Aydin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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Degenek’s tears for country that gave him hope

Milos Degenek struggled to speak through the tears. When he did, writes ADAM PEACOCK, he spoke from the heart about his ‘band of brothers’.

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the final whistle while Australia's Aziz Behich looks dejected during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

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Analysis: God, moment of madness end golden run

The Socceroos lost the game but won respect around the world after pushing powerhouses Argentina to the limit, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

Australia's Garang Kuol has a shot at goal during the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Picture date: Saturday December 3, 2022. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

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‘A dream’: Kuol hype starts as Aussie run ends

Garang Kuol only played a few minutes in Qatar but, writes ADAM PEACOCK, they did nothing to quell the excitement about his future.

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READING, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Millie Bright and Sam Kerr of Chelsea kiss the Barclays Women's Super League trophy after the team's victory during the FA Women's Super League match between Reading and Chelsea at Select Car Leasing Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Reading, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

‘Absolute unit’: Chelsea teammate has mission to mug Kerr

Sam Kerr has given England nightmares, in particular goalkeeper Mary Earps. Yet a familiar and imposing face looms in the Lionesses’ World Cup semi-final side, writes MOLLY HUDSON.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Caitlin Foord of Australia celebrates a goal during the Women's World Cup round of 16 football match between the Australia Matildas and Denmark at Stadium Australia on August 07, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steven Markham/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Matildas shameful payday exposed

If Australia win the Women’s World Cup they will receive less financial reward than their male counterparts who only reached the last 16. The pay disparity is shameful.

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Australia's forward #11 Mary Fowler speaks with Australia's forward #16 Hayley Raso during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup quarter-final football match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on August 12, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)

Sorry England but it’s not ‘Coming Home’

England are no match for the pace of our speedy Matildas, which must be used to our advantage. Former Australia star Amy Chapman analyses the blockbuster semi-final clash.

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Mary Fowler of Australia runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Kiera Walsh of England during the Women's International Friendly match between England and Australia at Gtech Community Stadium on April 11, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

How Matildas can beat Lionesses’ own ‘Bazball’

The oldest of sporting rivals, Australia and England go into their semi-final with contrasting styles. ADAM PEACOCK breaks down how the path to a World Cup final will play out.

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Matildas players celebrate winning the FIFA Womens World Cup Quarter final match against France in a penalty shootout at Brisbane Stadium. Picture Lachie Millard

Underwood: Matildas have changed sport in Australia forever

Packed stadiums, a nation transfixed and a swag of priceless moments. Irrespective of what happens from here, KELLI UNDERWOOD writes that the Matilda legacy is already game-changing.

WC semi was this offside

VAR drama & ‘94 seconds of madness’ rock World Cup

If the Matildas beat England they’ll face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday. There was drama at the death in a ridiculous finish to the first semi-final that saw three goals at the death.

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Denmark's forward #09 Amalie Vangsgaard (L), Australia's defender #15 Clare Hunt and Australia's defender #14 Alanna Kennedy (R) compete for the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup round of 16 football match between Australia and Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 7, 2023. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Great Wall: How Matildas’ defensive heroes made history

The Matildas’ inner sanctum knows this historic World Cup has been built on a pair of tough, unsung defenders, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

Julie Murray #9, Forward for Australia runs the football downfield past #20 Genevive Clottey, Midfield for Ghana during their Group D match of the FIFA Women's World Cup on 20th June 1999 at the Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. The game was drawn 1 - 1. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Allsport/Getty Images)

‘I didn’t even tell people’: Pioneer Matilda Julie Murray reflects

Julie Murray captained the Matildas at their first World Cup in 1995. She tells TILLY WERNER about the sport’s battling days when she kept it to herself that she’d been picked for Australia.

TOPSHOT - England's defender #16 Jessica Carter celebrates their victory during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup quarter-final football match between Colombia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 12, 2023. (Photo by Izhar KHAN / AFP)

Gustavsson puts two ‘vulnerable’ Poms in crosshairs

Tony Gustavsson has extraordinarily declared two England players will have a target on their backs as Australia looks to replicate its April victory in the World Cup semi-final.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, NCA NewsWIRE, Saturday, 12 August 2023. Tumbalong park crowd photos Sydney live sites for Matildas vs. France Women's World Cup quarter-final Matildas fans in Sydney have a plethora of options to watch the match against France, and also Saturday's other quarter-final between England and Colombia. Picture: NCA NewsWIRE/ Monique Harmer

Where to watch the Matildas semi-final

It’s poised to be one of Australia’s greatest sporting events in years. Here’s where you can watch the Matildas v England semi-final live.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates her team's victory through the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Four reasons Sam Kerr is about to turn World Cup upside down

The path has been unimaginable but Sam Kerr now has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to seize the World Cup on home soil for Australia, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

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The Great Sport Debate 2023

The great debate: Is football now Australia’s national sport?

What the Matildas have achieved, and the Socceroos before them, begs the question: Is football, or soccer to some, now our national sport? Have your say and VOTE!

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway of England pose during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait session on July 18, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Justin Setterfield - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

How talent revolutionary turned Lionesses into big-game hunters

The arrival of this England team at the semi-finals of the World Cup is a triumph of talent identification and development. OWEN SLOT speaks to the mastermind.

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Sydney, Australia, August 7th 2023: Hayley Raso (16 Australia) celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal during the FIFA Womens World Cup 2023 Round 16 football match between Australia v Denmark at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia. (Daniela Porcelli / SPP)

Never heard of the Matildas: Shock stats expose FA

In June, Sam Kerr was the only Matilda recognised by most Australians, according to a survey. Thanks to her calf injury things have changed dramatically.

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Australia's coach Tony Gustavsson gestures during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup quarter-final football match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on August 12, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Australia’s smiling assassin eyeing rarest slice of Cup history

Tony Gustavsson has a chance to achieve something more than just special – it would be a feat done by literally no one who has come before him.

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Future Matildas: Western Australia’s next wave of soccer talent could see Sam Kerr levels

Future Matildas: WA’s next potential Sam Kerr revealed

Western Australia has an incredible pool of soccer talent featuring some of the most promising players seen since Sam Kerr. See which youngsters are leading the way.

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Australia win after a very tense penalty shootout during the FIFA WomenÃs World Cup quarter final between Australia and France at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

Analysis: How sub strategy created exhausting Matildas workload

A gruelling quarter-final win over France and a lightly-used bench has resulted in a huge workload for the Matildas, writes TILLY WERNER.

Sydney Swans AFL stars Dane Rampe and Luke Parker, Matildas Steph Catley and Mary Fowler and AFLW players Lucy McEvoy and Chloe Molloy. Two days out from their do or die clash against England, the Tillies visited the Swans' swish training facilities at Moore Park on Monday.

Matildas ‘in awe’ of AFLW facilities as they gear up for semis

The Matildas have turned to the Sydney Swans to help prepare for their semi-final clash with England. The new $70 million facilities are hailed as ‘one of the best in the country’.

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Barnaby Joyce watched the wrong match

‘Wrong game’: Barnaby roasted over shocking Matildas gaffe

Barnaby Joyce is no stranger to an on-air gaffe but his latest will take some beating. The Nationals MP made a stunning confession about the Matildas on live television.

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Matildas players celebrate winning the FIFA Womens World Cup Quarter final match between against France at Brisbane Stadium. Picture Lachie Millard

Minns makes final call on Matildas public holiday for NSW

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for a public holiday to honour the Matildas if they win the FIFA Women’s World Cup. NSW Premier Chris Minns has revealed his decision.

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England's coach Sarina Wiegman-Glotzbach looks on during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on August 7, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)

Football’s great divide: The big problem World Cup has exposed

For all the good the FIFA Women’s World Cup has done, there is one issue it has exposed which can’t be ignored — a lack of female coaches. What can be done to fix the problem?

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Australia players celebarate their victory through the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Peacock: Exquisite torture of Australia’s greatest moment

The Matildas are through to a home World Cup semi-final after a game that will be remembered as long as football is played, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Cortnee Vine of Australia poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait session on July 17, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

The making of Matildas’ lightning-quick World Cup hero

Just a few years ago, Cortnee Vine was far from the confident Matildas star who just stepped up and owned an incredible World Cup moment. ADAM PEACOCK speaks with insiders about her heady rise.

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PALMERSTON NORTH, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 17: Alexia Putellas of Spain poses during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait session on July 17, 2023 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

How Spain reached Cup semis with world’s best player benched

Sam Kerr isn’t the only superstar midway through a saga as the World Cup semi-finals loom. Spain’s Alexia Putellas, winner of the past two Ballon d’Or trophies, is also stuck in an unfamiliar role, writes DOUG McINTYRE.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Players of Australia celebrate their side's victory in the penalty shoot out after Cortnee Vine of Australia scores her team's tenth penalty in the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images )

How magical Matildas keep staving off World Cup’s darkest day

Just a fortnight ago, it seemed that the Matildas were on the brink of a depressing early exit from their home World Cup. What has followed has been extraordinary, writes MARTIN ROGERS.

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