Matildas

Refreshed Ellie Carpenter returns to Matildas squad for Scotland and England friendlies
The right-back has issued an ominous warning to Australia’s World Cup rivals, saying she is back from injury ‘stronger, faster and better than before’
Mike Hytner
23, Mar, 2023 @4:51 AM

David Squires on … players in revolt ahead of the Women’s World Cup
Our cartoonist looks at the problems that have beset France, Spain and Canada. Vive la révolution!
David Squires
02, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM

Matildas to play France in final Women’s World Cup warm-up
The Matildas will play France in Melbourne six days before opening their home World Cup campaign
Emma Kemp
27, Feb, 2023 @10:30 PM

Matildas defeat Jamaica 3-0 to claim morale-boosting Cup of Nations triumph
Goals from Foord, Gorry and Chidiac seal win in Newcastle as coach Tony Gustavsson praises team’s belief
Emma Kemp
22, Feb, 2023 @11:25 AM

Australia 3-0 Jamaica: Cup of Nations – as it happened
The Matildas made it three from three in the Cup of Nations with victory over Jamaica in Newcastle
Jonathan Howcroft
22, Feb, 2023 @10:21 AM

The Matildas may be very good again – with the usual caveats | Emma Kemp
There was a lot to admire in Australia’s Cup of Nations win over Spain, not least the timing of it with the World Cup on the horizon
Emma Kemp
20, Feb, 2023 @4:16 AM

Australia 3-2 Spain: Cup of Nations – as it happened
Australia scored three first-half goals before withstanding a second-half fightback to defeat Spain in Parramatta
Jonathan Howcroft
19, Feb, 2023 @9:30 AM

Hayley Raso at the double as Matildas overcome sluggish start at Cup of Nations
Australia burst into life in the second half at Central Coast Stadium to run out comfortable winners in their opening game of the mini-tournament
Emma Kemp
16, Feb, 2023 @10:40 AM

Australia 4-0 Czech Republic: Cup of Nations – as it happened
After a goalless first half, the Matildas burst into life in the second to run out comfortable winners in their opening match of the tournament
Mike Hytner
16, Feb, 2023 @10:19 AM

Matildas look to set tone at Cup of Nations ‘dress rehearsal’ for World Cup | Emma Kemp
With the global showpiece on home soil looming the three-team mini tournament is crucial for coach Tony Gustavsson’s planning
Emma Kemp
15, Feb, 2023 @10:09 PM

Ellie Carpenter gives Matildas World Cup boost with return from injury
Ellie Carpenter says she is ‘grateful’ to be back in action after returning to competitive football eight months after rupturing her ACL
Guardian sport
05, Feb, 2023 @11:39 PM

Australian players’ union and LGBTQ+ advocates join criticism of Saudi sponsorship of Women’s World Cup
Professional Footballers Australia says Fifa has consistently been unwilling to uphold its stated human rights commitments
Mostafa Rachwani
02, Feb, 2023 @7:53 AM
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