Matildas
Robotinho predicts Women’s World Cup quarter-final results
After another successful round of predictions, we once again turn to our resident AI football expert for a hint of what’s to come in the quarter-finals.
- by "Robotinho" and Mark Stehle
Latest
Soccer’s favourite headband wasn’t designed to keep hair in place
Favoured by players like Ellie Carpenter, the stretchy headbands are supposed to be wrapped around ankles.
- by Claire Fahy
‘Sport can be brutal’, but when it’s Vine’s time this Matildas flyer will be ready
It is one thing to have never been handed a World Cup start. It is another entirely to have been given two and then dropped to the bench.
- by Emma Kemp
Matildas pave a path to greatness for the future
The Matildas are not only moving forward in the World Cup, they are inspiring a generation of young people along the way.
ABC’s Garma Special Q+A delivers show’s lowest audience
Q+A has faced two successive weeks of programming clashes with the Women’s World Cup.
- by Calum Jaspan
French absurdism: How much meaning can Matildas draw from friendly win?
A week before the World Cup began, France lost 1-0 to the Matildas in a warm-up match and, depending on who you ask, it means either everything or nothing for Saturday’s quarter-final.
- by Vince Rugari
Opinion
FIFA Women's World Cup
Cattledog! Bradbury and Diamonds: Lessons for the Matildas against France
The Matildas are proving to be the perfect national team - but there are a few tricks they can learn from other Australian sports.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Two women attended a Matildas game alone. Both left with a new friend
Going out solo can be intimidating, but it can also lead to unexpected friendships.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Your starting XI: The idiot’s guide to the Matildas
Feel inadequate when the office or pub chat turns to the Women’s World Cup? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered.
- by Tom Decent
Princess Mary’s perfect pass the epitome of Fowler’s growing maturity
Each time you watch the opening goal against Denmark, her vision to see Caitlin Foord’s run becomes more evident, and her guile to disguise her pass more cunning.
- by Emma Kemp
‘It’s scary’: Fit and fresh Kerr can take Matildas to next level, say teammates
We’ve seen how good Australia can be without their star striker ... so how good can they be with her? Caitlin Foord says it’s a frightening thought for opposition teams.
- by Vince Rugari