Matildas

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.

Australia are favourites to defeat Denmark in the round of 16. But does the team see itself in the same way?

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. 

These players have a training story to cherish for a lifetime after Caitlin Foord dropped in on her old club to dazzle them and the TV cameras with her skills.

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.

Over the past 18 months, more than 120 women footballers have suffered ACL injuries. FIFA is trying to figure out why.

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.

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.

With their greatest-ever Women's World Cup victory, the Matildas have shown they are so much more than just Sam Kerr.

Hayley Raso becomes a household name in 45 minutes of football, as Sam Kerr gets another much-needed spell on the sidelines. These are the five talking points from last night.

No Kerr? No problem. The internet went wild as the Matildas shrugged off the pressure of the nation to crush Olympic champions Canada in Melbourne.

From hand-me-down Socceroos jerseys to period-proof shorts, the evolution of the Matildas' kits reflects the broader growth of women's football.

While it's still the first round of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas are in a do-or-die game tonight as they fight to reach the next round.

Australia failed to take their chances against Nigeria. With everything now on the line, will they risk it all against Canada?

The Matildas dominated Nigeria in almost every category, but what does it matter when they lost the only one that counts, writes Sam Lewis.

Australia's loss to Nigeria sets up a must-win clash against Canada in Melbourne on Monday — these are the five things we learned from the day of play.

It started so well, and ended in calamity. The internet watched on in horror as the Matildas lost 3-2 to Nigeria in Brisbane.

With Sam Kerr already on the sidelines, the Matildas lose Mary Fowler ahead of their clash with Nigeria in Brisbane.

VAR breaks New Zealand hearts, a teenager makes history for South Korea, and Norway's star striker fails to make it to kick-off. These are today's five talking points from the Women's World Cup.

Nouhaila Benzina set for an historic moment with Morocco, Brazil's Marta looks to create a World Cup record, and the New Zealand team is evacuated from their hotel — these are the five talking points ahead of the fifth day at the Women's World Cup.

From not knowing who the Matildas were to being in their inner sanctum on the world stage, this has been a long, tough and beautiful journey, writes Ann Odong.

The Dutch team shares concerns over training on a field with a cricket pitch and Mary Earps hits out at Nike over a refusal to sell her jersey.

As one of the best players in the world, Sam Kerr will be crucial for the Matildas to go all the way at the Women's World Cup. And that's the problem, writes Samantha Lewis.

England's Lionesses are the fourth ranked team in the world, reigning Euro Champions and inaugural Women's Finalissima champions to boot — but any thoughts that football will be coming home have been put on ice for several reasons.

Tony Gustavsson says the secrecy surrounding Sam Kerr's injury was partly about tactics, as questions are raised about how long the Matildas star will be out.