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The latecomer’s guide to channelling your inner Matilda

Learn the offside rule, knit a scarf, and above all remember FOOTBALL IS LIFE

The Guardian - AU

National cabinet announces housing plan – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: All eyes on the Matildas, more scrutiny over consultants, anger as centuries-old tree felled in Tasmania

Australians hold their breath ahead of the World Cup semi-final; PwC in new disclosure revelations; PM urged to witness impacts of native logging

The Guardian - AU

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Connection, camaraderie and belonging: why the Matildas could be making you a sports fan for the very first time

With over seven million Australians hooked onto the world cup viewing, many who have never really been interested in sports have recently found themselves screaming at the TV, cheering in pubs and hugging complete strangers.

The Conversation

It's Australia versus England in sport once again - but why does it feel different this time?

So here we are again. It’s Australia versus England in a major sporting contest – as if the Ashes, netball, rugby and not forgetting darts weren’t enough.

The Conversation

5 ways to protect your voice while barracking for the Matildas – and how to treat a hoarse voice after

“It was definitely loud,” said Matildas player Caitlin Foord last week after the team played Denmark in Sydney, adding

The Conversation

School uniforms ditched for green and gold as school goes mad for Matildas

Kids kit up to support the Australian superstars.

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Matildas on a quest for lasting legacy beyond winning a home World Cup

England have embraced their villain status here in Australia, yet in this World Cup semi-final they face not just a team but an entire nation

The Guardian - UK

8 adorable Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis photos of the couple over the years

A look back at the soccer couple over the years.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rivalry, passion and swagger on cards as Lionesses take on Matildas

Home crowd will be tipped heavily in favour of Australia but pundits predict England will thrive under pressure

The Guardian - UK

Five down, two to go: Matildas face moment of truth in high-stakes World Cup game

There are just two peaks remaining for the team to scale their own Everest but every step forward raises the stakes for everyone else

The Guardian - AU

‘You were considered a circus freak’: the long road from the Flying Bats to the Matildas

The days of patronising referees and players deemed ‘unconventional’ are in the past as Australian fans embrace women’s football

The Guardian - AU

Seismic impact of Women’s World Cup could be even greater than Euro 2022

Australia has embraced the tournament in spectacular fashion – and it could prove gamechanging

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve just given up’: Matildas fans face scammers and online frustration in hunt for semi-final tickets

With seats at the biggest football match in Australian history hard to come by, scammers move in to exploit World Cup demand

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Al Jazeera

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia

Women’s World Cup fever soars as the co-hosts gear up to play rivals England for a place in the final.

Evening Standard

Women’s World Cup team nicknames: where do they come from?

The winners of England vs Australia will take on La Furia Roja in the final... but how many nicknames do you know?

GoodToKnow

Why are Australia called The Matildas? Here's where the football team's name came from

We share the origins of the nickname given to the co-hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

The Independent UK

England vs Australia team news and predicted line-ups ahead of Women’s World Cup semi-final

An old rivalry has a new stage as the Lionesses face the Matildas for a place against Spain in the World Cup final

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The Guardian - UK

Can Australia cope with pressure and win tactical battle with England?

In today’s newsletter we look at the England v Australia World Cup semi-final, a contest that has everything a big game should

The Independent UK

England and Australia’s old rivalry on a new stage for World Cup semi-final

The two traditional enemies meet in a hugely anticipated clash, as things get serious in Sydney

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup LIVE: England vs Australia build-up as Lionesses learn potential final opponents

The Lionesses will meet the Matildas in the semi-finals with Australia gripped by World Cup fever

The Independent UK

FA ‘disappointed’ after Matildas secure tickets in allocated England section

A unique supporter code was reportedly leaked on Facebook.

Newsroom.co.nz

Haere rā football - you stole my heart

Spain are through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup final for the first time after a thriller last match in Aotearoa - the tournament’s success a revelation for Suzanne McFadden.

The Independent UK

Australia has captured its continent as it faces England for a spot in the Women's World Cup final

Australia has captured its continent as it plays in its first semifinal match of the Women's World Cup

Newcastle Herald

Proud mum overwhelmed by love for the Matildas

'I'll ask kids to tell me who their favourite footballer is and they'll say Sam Kerr or Emily van Egmond.'

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