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Why Spain's best footballers missed the Cup of Nations and could boycott the 2023 Women's World Cup

An ongoing dispute between 15 senior Spanish players, the head coach, and their federation could completely derail their Women's World Cup hopes.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2023

Matildas brace for Spanish test in Cup of Nations

Australia face Spain in the Cup of Nations where their newfound defensive strength will be put to the test by the in-form La Roja.

AAP · Feb 18, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2023

Why the Cup of Nations is the Matildas' most important 'dress rehearsal' for the 2023 Women's World Cup

With three games in seven days, the Cup of Nations is the Matildas' last chance to rehearse the format of the World Cup group stage. But there's more to it than that, writes Samantha Lewis.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2023

Gustavsson readies Matildas for WC dress rehearsal

Tony Gustavsson wants the Matildas to play their Cup of Nations opener against Czechia as if it were the opening group game of this year's World Cup.

AAP · Feb 15, 2023

Foord, Matildas brace for World Cup test run at home

As the Cup of Nations looms, the Matildas have begun feeling the pressure of an international tournament on home soil.

AAP · Feb 12, 2023

Saudi sponsorship issue dodged as Matildas squad named

The upcoming Cup of Nations will be the Matildas' test run for the World Cup, with Visit Saudi's sponsorship of the tournament looming as a hot topic.

AAP · Feb 1, 2023

Matildas to host Cup of Nations tournament in NSW in build-up to 2023 Women's World Cup

With just three international windows left until the Women's World Cup, the Matildas will host Spain, the Czech Republic and Jamaica in February as they fine-tune preparations.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

Matildas to face Spain in Cup of Nations as Women’s World Cup preparations ramp up

The Matildas will test their World Cup credentials in a four-team mini-tournament involving Spain, Czech Republic and Jamaica next month

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023

Like Southgate, Senegal’s coach sticks to his principles but Aliou Cissé has a trophy

Cissé and his England counterpart have proved adept at blocking out critics back home during the World Cup campaign

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2022