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Australia players ‘completely heartbroken’ for injured Sam Kerr

A degree of uncertainty surrounds the extent of the striker’s calf injury, with coach Tony Gustavsson reluctant to discuss the details surrounding it

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Life without Kerr? Matildas get off to a nervy start

Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence has cast a shadow over the Matildas' World Cup hopes after a spluttering 1-0 win over Ireland in their opening match.

AAP · Jul 20, 2023

Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened

The Matildas won their opening match against Ireland in front of a huge crowd in Sydney thanks to Steph Catley’s penalty

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

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 · Jul 19, 2023

Cathy Freeman inspires Matildas in surprise visit before Women’s World Cup

Olympic gold medal winner pays visit to Australia’s camp ahead of opening match at same stadium where she made history

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023

Path to Women’s World Cup glory: breaking down the Matildas’ possible route to the final

Australia will have to beat several high-ranked teams if they are to lift the trophy, whether they top Group B or qualify in second place

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023

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.

AAP · Jul 16, 2023

After another win over a top-five team can the Matildas really win the World Cup?

Victory over France has raised expectations even further, but what should Australia’s realistic aim be for the tournament on home soil?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2023

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.

AAP · Jul 14, 2023

‘Now it’s business’: Matildas ready for World Cup after France win, says Tony Gustavsson

Coach hails ‘night to celebrate’ with 1-0 win over France, as Caitlin Foord urges fans to pump up the volume

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023