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Matildas tumble in FIFA rankings, but why?

Matildas tumble in FIFA rankings, but why?

Despite their best ever appearance in a major tournament, the Matildas have tumbled in the most recent FIFA Rankings to the bewilderment of many. But why? 22 Aug 2021
Sydney to host Women's World Cup final

Sydney to host Women's World Cup final

The final of the 2023 Women's World Cup will be in Sydney, with FIFA announcing nine cities across Australia and New Zealand to host tournament matches. 1 Apr 2021
2023 World Cup host cities named as FIFA selection begins

2023 World Cup host cities named as FIFA selection begins

FIFA has begun the process of vetting the 12 possible Australian and New Zealand host cities for the Matildas and Football Ferns' 2023 Women's World Cup on home soil. 20 Oct 2020
Bitter pay row puts Aussie's Asian career on hold

Bitter pay row puts Aussie's Asian career on hold

Australian attacker Nick Olsen is chasing alleged unpaid wages from his former Kuwaiti club amid claims the team is trying to stop him from playing again while the bitter row unfolds. 15 Oct 2020
FIFA pays 400k for Matildas development

FIFA pays 400k for Matildas development

FIFA's Women’s World Cup Club Solidarity Fund has paid $387,000 to Australian clubs that have developed Matildas. 11 Jul 2020
WATCH! Live stream of FIFA's Women's World Cup announcement

WATCH! Live stream of FIFA's Women's World Cup announcement

As soon as the FIFA press conference to announce the 2023 Women's World Cup hosts begins, you can watch it live on FIFA's YouTube channel by following the link below. 25 Jun 2020
The secret war behind our Women's World Cup bid

The secret war behind our Women's World Cup bid

There is a secret war happening in this country, and getting the World Cup would be a major coup for the good guys. 20 Jun 2020
Brazil withdraws Women's World Cup bid

Brazil withdraws Women's World Cup bid

Australia's bid to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has been given a boost after Brazil announced its withdrawal from the bidding process. 9 Jun 2020
Another sexual abuse claim highlights dark side of women's football

Another sexual abuse claim highlights dark side of women's football

While women's football is rising rapidly across both developed and developing nations, the influx of female participants is leading to a series of worrying sexual abuse allegations. 23 May 2020
3 unbelievable Socceroos goals that shocked FIFA world champions

3 unbelievable Socceroos goals that shocked FIFA world champions

Want three sensational Socceroos goals? We pick three set-piece bangers scored against reigning FIFA world champions from three different eras.  28 Apr 2020
FIFA to pay FFA first crisis fund payment

FIFA to pay FFA first crisis fund payment

FFA will be paid $780,000 by FIFA as a crisis fund payment, before football's governing body releases $230 million to be split between its 211 member federations. 26 Apr 2020
Football, cricket, rugby combine over fears for women's sport

Football, cricket, rugby combine over fears for women's sport

World Rugby’s general manager Katie Sadleir has revealed the three leading women's sports representatives are formulating strategies to reduce the coronavirus' impact on women's sport participation. 13 Apr 2020
Time running out to crown Kerr and Montemurro 'The Best'

Time running out to crown Kerr and Montemurro 'The Best'

Matildas and Arsenal fans, unite. Kerrians and Montemurrians (is that a thing?) get moving now. There's only one full day left to vote for the Matildas star in FIFA's 'The Best' awards. 18 Aug 2019
FFA backs 32-team World Cup

FFA backs 32-team World Cup

FFA have thrown their support behind FIFA's decision to expand the 2023 World Cup to 32 teams, reconfirming their eagerness to host the tournament. 1 Aug 2019
FIFA expands 2023 World Cup

FIFA expands 2023 World Cup

FIFA has unanimously voted to increase the 2023 World Cup from 24 to 32 teams, passing the decision remotely overnight. 1 Aug 2019
Aussies nominated for FIFA The Best awards

Aussies nominated for FIFA The Best awards

Arsenal coach Joe Montemurro and Matildas captain Sam Kerr are among the nominees for FIFA's 2019 The Best awards. 31 Jul 2019