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Matildas face date with destiny after fluffing their lines against Nigeria

Nothing is ever simple for Australia, who must beat Canada or risk a disastrous early exit from the Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Tony Gustavsson rues making changes too late in Matildas’ shock defeat to Nigeria

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson insisted he was not disappointed by the Matildas’ performance, despite his injury-hit team’s shock 3-2 loss to Nigeria

The Guardian - AU

Australia 2-3 Nigeria: Women’s World Cup player ratings

The inclusion of Emily van Egmond paid off but defensive frailties hurt the Matildas as supersub Asisat Oshoala turned the game in Nigeria’s favour

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Nigeria stun hosts Australia as Portugal relaunch World Cup campaign

Nigeria came from behind on Thursday to beat hosts Australia 3-2 and take command of Group B at the Women's World Cup.

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Matildas stunned by Nigeria to leave Women’s World Cup hopes in balance

The host nation must beat Canada in their final group game if they are to qualify for the knockout phase after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Nigeria

The Guardian - AU

Matildas’ attacking versatility means goals will come despite injuries

Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler scored just three goals in Australia’s seven matches this year – other players can step up against Nigeria

The Guardian - AU

Xbox, table tennis and toddlers: Matildas find the light side of Women’s World Cup

Manifesting glory through video games or relaxing with arts and crafts are among the distractions on offer for Australia’s players

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Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings

Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland

The Guardian - AU

Catley penalty sends Matildas past Ireland without Kerr

The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty.

AAP

Tony Gustavsson’s Matildas masterplan comes together ahead of Women’s World Cup

Australia’s coach has brought in young talent and tactical acumen to a team that was lacking depth

The Guardian - AU

Matildas ready to contend at home Women's World Cup

The Matildas will finally kick off their hotly-anticipated Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland, confident they are peaking at the right time to contend.

AAP

Matildas ready to get physical in Ireland WWC opener

The Matildas are ready for whatever Ireland throw at them in their Women's World Cup opener, including if things get physical.

AAP

Matildas issue call to arms on WWC prize money, legacy

The Matildas have released a video putting the heat on football's local and world leaders to ensure the Women's World Cup leaves a legacy.

AAP

New defensive steel the bedrock of Matildas' WWC bid

The Matildas have built defensive depth and steel over the past two years and it has them primed to contend for the Women's World Cup.

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Matildas nervously await Tameka Yallop injury update

The Matildas don't think Tameka Yallop's knee injury will be a problem before the World Cup and expect Sam Kerr and Alanna Kennedy to also be fine.

The Guardian - AU

Matildas 1-0 France: Australia win Women’s World Cup warm-up – as it happened

Mary Fowler’s goal proved the difference as the Matildas defeated world No 5 France in Melbourne

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2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Australia

Sam Kerr is must-watch, but can the co-hosts of this World Cup survive the Group of Death?

The Independent UK

The inspiration behind Australia’s shot at home World Cup glory

Group B preview: The co-hosts Australia are joined in the ‘group of death’ by Canada, Nigeria and the Republic of Ireland

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Manchester Evening News

The 13 Man City players who are heading to the Women's World Cup

Despite a a turbulent season, City have 13 players selected for International duty this summer

The Guardian - AU

Tony Gustavsson takes gamble on Kyah Simon in Matildas’ Women’s World Cup squad

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has opted to roll the dice by selecting several players under injury clouds, including Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy

AAP

Kyah Simon named in Matildas' World Cup squad

The Matildas have named veteran striker Kyah Simon in their 23-player Women's World Cup squad just nine months after she tore her ACL.

AAP

Matildas face World Cup selection euphoria, heartbreak

The opportunity, or heartbreak, of a lifetime awaits Australia's Matildas when the final 23-player squad for the home Women's World Cup is announced.

AAP

Big injury gambles to define Matildas' home WWC squad

The Matildas have several players under injury clouds ahead of Tony Gustavsson naming his final 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on home soil.

The Guardian - AU

Kyah Simon given chance to state 2023 World Cup claim with place in Matildas training squad

Kyah Simon has been handed a chance to make a late bid for inclusion in the Matildas’ World Cup squad after being invited to a 29-woman training camp in the run-in to the tournament

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Kyah Simon included in Matildas' preliminary WWC squad

Less than nine months after tearing her ACL, Matildas striker Kyah Simon has been included in Australia's 29-player provisional squad for the Women's World Cup.

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