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live:England has penalty overturned by VAR in knockout game against Nigeria ahead of Matildas' clash with Denmark

The Matildas meet Denmark for a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup, after England takes on Nigeria in Brisbane. Follow live.
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England player Rachel Daly holds her neck while surrounded by Nigeria players at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

analysis:Can the Matildas unshackle themselves from their underdog story to dominate Denmark?

Australia are favourites to defeat Denmark in the round of 16. But does the team see itself in the same way?
A Matildas striker crouches low to the ground as she runs away from goal with arms spread, as teammates celebrate a goal.

What time do the Matildas play tonight? Get up to speed

Australia is set to play for a spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup tonight. Here's what you need to know before the Matildas run onto the pitch. 
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Female soccer players in gold jerseys embraces in celebration after scoring a goal

Live sport can be challenging for neurodivergent fans. Here's what support is available at the Women's World Cup

FIFA is providing assistance to fans with autism, ADHD and PTSD, in the form of sensory rooms, visual cue cards and more. But does more need to be done?
A woman wearing a bright yellow jacket sits on an oversized soccer ball, a child sits on her lap. They're on a football field.

Five quick hits — Sweden sinks USA by this much and Sam Kerr set for first World Cup minutes

The reigning champions are knocked out by VAR and a phenomenal goalkeeper, as Sam Kerr is set to finally take the field. Here are five talking points from the Women's World Cup.
VAR showing a ball just over the line from Sweden's match-winning penalty against USA at the Women's World Cup.

Five Quick Hits — Magnificent Miyazawa does it again, Sam Kerr says yes for Denmark, and own goals top the charts

A Japanese midfielder is the surprise leader in the race for the Golden Boot, Sam Kerr says yes for the Denmark game and the own goals are flying in — here are five talking points from the Women's World Cup.
A Japanese striker sidefoots the ball towards goal as she runs alongside a Norway defender.

USA suffer historic World Cup knock-out after dramatic penalty shoot-out

Two-time defending Women's World Cup champions USA are knocked out in the round of 16 by Sweden, 5-4 on penalties in Melbourne/Naarm.
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Six feamle soccer players, wearing white, look upset after losing, with one on her knees, crying

analysis:'Sign of the times': How football's emerging nations are challenging its established powers

Colombia, Morocco, Jamaica, South Africa, and Nigeria have all progressed to the World Cup knockouts. So how did they do it?
Mayra Ramirez and Lena Oberdorf run with the ball

The FIFA Women's World Cup, as seen through the eyes of its youngest fans

Can Australia's football ndustry use the World Cup momentum to grow the game domestically?
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A young football fan holding an Australia scarf

Meet the local heroes championing women's football around Australia

As the Matildas are celebrated for their success at the FIFA Women's World Cup, we turn the spotlight on the grassroots heroes — the beating heartbeat of the game.
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A woman, man, and two young girls, all dressed in green football jerseys smile at the camera.

Japan and Spain impress in progressing to World Cup quarter-finals, Kerr says she'll play

Japan and Spain both put their hands up as World Cup contenders with impressive wins in their round of 16 clashes.
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Players competing for the ball

analysis:The excited, young Matildas fans sit in stark contrast with how the AFL supports its own women's league

The tournament and the love being shown for the world game by the young fans drew an immediate contrast with how the AFL supports its own women's league, writes Virginia Trioli.
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Matildas fans show support during a 'Send Off Match' between Australia and France

Major events are rarely accessible to disabled people. Is the Women's World Cup any different?

From having their seats given away, to being made to feel unwelcome, people with disabilities have long felt on the outer at major events. So what has FIFA been doing to make this Women's World Cup more accessible?
Fans in a crowd cheer on their team.

FIFA investigates Zambia coach after misconduct complaint

Football authorities are investigating a misconduct complaint involving Zambia's head coach Bruce Mwape at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Bruce Mwape looks at the camera

analysis:'Pay them!': Nigeria, Jamaica, South Africa success stories highlight World Cup inequalities

The African and Caribbean nations have qualified for the Women's World Cup knock-outs, but their success belies the challenges they've been battling back home.
Nigerian players celebrate

What does a sporting mascot say about a country?

Some mascots are cutesy, some are nationalistic, and some aim to make a statement. So what's the story behind the mascots throughout FIFA Women's World Cup history?
A penguin mascot is in a football crowd.

Five quick hits — Germany's pain may be Matildas' gain

Germany, two-time champions and number two-ranked side are out, but Morocco's Atlas Lionesses are dreaming of further success after victory against Colombia.
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Hanane Ait El Haj and Fatima Tagnaout smile lying down

Germany knocked out of World Cup, Morocco through after win against Colombia

Germany is knocked out of the FIFA Women's World Cup after a 1-1 draw with South Korea, while Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 in Perth to keep their tournament alive.
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Alexandra Popp looks annoyed

World Cup five quick hits — Brazil great Marta bows out as another Marta scores possible goal of the tournament

Panama captain Marta Cox scores a stunning free kick against France, the World Cup career of a legend ends, and South Africa takes down football giants. Here are five quick hits from Wednesday's matches.
Panama's Marta Cox slides on her knees to celebrate a goal at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

With Canada's World Cup elimination, football's greatest striker takes a quiet bow

Christine Sinclair was quietly subbed off at half-time against the Matildas, drawing to a close a monumental World Cup career in a fittingly understated fashion.
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A woman wearing a red jacket with brown hair closes her eyes and sings with a team-mate next to her

Tears flow as Jamaica expel Brazil and legendary striker Marta from World Cup

The Reggae Girlz stun Brazil by holding on for a draw, meaning Marta and her team are eliminated at the group stage.
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Brazilian footballer Andressa cries and is is comforted by teammates.

Five quick hits — United States survives by width of the post, fire alarm stops play, Lauren James stars for England

Defending champion the United States stays alive in the Women's World Cup by the width of a post, England's Lauren James destroys China's hopes, and a false fire alarm interrupts play in Auckland. These are the five talking points from last night.
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A Portuguese striker, an American defender and goalkeeper go flying as the ball cannons off the post in a match.

Denmark book Matildas showdown as England's Lionesses roar in demolition of China

England deliver their best performance of the World Cup as Denmark book a knockout stage showdown with the Matildas.
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Two Danish footballers celebrate a victory.

Matildas to take on Denmark next at Women's World Cup

The results from this week's matches mean the Aussies will be playing Denmark on Monday — and they'll be hitting the field in their yellow jerseys.
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A composite image of Denmark's Sanne Troelsgaard and Australia's  Alanna Kennedy and Katrina Gorry celebrating

analysis:Without their biggest star, the Matildas' win over Canada showed us who they really are

With their greatest-ever Women's World Cup victory, the Matildas have shown they are so much more than just Sam Kerr.
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A women's soccer team wearing light blue uniforms runs to the sideline celebrating