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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
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‘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
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
Spurs execute Ange's style to a tee
A second-string Spurs side withstood a Barcelona press to perfection during a pre-season clash.
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
Women’s World Cup as it happened: France set up Matildas quarter-final date, Colombia beat Jamaica
Australia will learn who of France and Morocco they will face in Brisbane on Saturday, but not before a colourful clash which promises to be one of the highlights of the tournament.
- by Adam Pengilly
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World Cup says cheerio to Jamaica, Melbourne
Jamaica, the underdog story of the World Cup, are out of the tournament, but only after a bracing battle with Colombia in the final match in Melbourne.Â
- by Greg Baum
‘One of the favourites’: Ian Wright backs Matildas to lift World Cup
The Arsenal great believes Australia have built significant momentum and, with the return of Sam Kerr, have what it takes to go all the way.
- by Emma Kemp