Soccer

The parents of Matildas stars are reflecting on their children's successes as they await a knock-out clash against Denmark in the Women's World Cup.

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. 

The program is teaching 20 First Nations and Indo-Pacific women sports commentary and mobile journalism at Brisbane Stadium during the Women's World Cup. 

As the Matildas prepare for their round of 16 contest, members of the Illawarra Stingrays football club are still on cloud nine after meeting and training with club champion Caitlin Foord just days before the World Cup started.

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?

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.

Penalty shootouts are cruel at best, but this one sealed the most heartbreaking of exits for a hero of women's football; an exit all the more unfathomable because fate had been at her own feet, writes Kate O'Halloran.

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.

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.

For Linda Berthon, 57, the path to recovery from a shock bowel cancer diagnosis was a winding one, but she has been driven by her ambition to step on the pitch once more.

Colombia, Morocco, Jamaica, South Africa, and Nigeria have all progressed to the World Cup knockouts. So how did they do it?

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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?

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.

Journalists from the Indo-Pacific region and Australian First Nations communities have been learning how to report and commentate on sport at the Women's World Cup in Brisbane.

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.

Perth Glory name Alen Stajcic as the A-League club's new head coach amid a tumultuous period, with the former Matildas boss declaring it an "incredible opportunity".