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Australia face must-win World Cup clash, Japan take on Spain

AFP · 10 months ago

Co-hosts Australia have to beat Canada on Monday or risk an unthinkable exit from the Women's World Cup in the first round, while former champions Japan take on Spain with top spot in their group on the line.

Canada urged to be brave in do-or-die Australia clash at World Cup

AFP · 10 months ago

Canada coach Bev Priestman called on her team to be brave Sunday and put any noise around Australia skipper Sam Kerr aside for their seismic Women's World Cup showdown against the co-hosts.

Kerr gives Australia World Cup boost but England sweat on Walsh

AFP · 10 months ago

Captain Sam Kerr declared herself available on Saturday for Australia's must-win clash with Olympic champions Canada in a major boost for the Women's World Cup co-hosts.

Coach faces questions with Australia 'teetering' at World Cup

AFP · 10 months ago

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was facing questions on Friday after a stunning 3-2 defeat to Nigeria left the Women's World Cup co-hosts "teetering on the edge of something deep and dark".

Australia skipper Kerr to be given until last minute to prove fitness

AFP · 10 months ago

Australia's captain Sam Kerr will be given until the last minute to prove her fitness for their must-win Women's World Cup clash against Canada on Monday, coach Tony Gustavsson says.

Asisat Oshoala sets unique record in Nigeria's stunning win over Australia

Live Soccer TV · 10 months ago

The Nigerian ace was on fire as her goal secured a crucial win for Nigeria against Australia on matchday two.

Nigeria fight back to stun World Cup co-hosts Australia 3-2

AFP · 10 months ago

Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women's World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit.

Horan denies Dutch famous win, Australia eye World Cup last 16

AFP · 10 months ago

Lindsey Horan denied the Netherlands a famous victory against the United States on Thursday in a 1-1 draw while co-hosts Australia were primed to face Nigeria and seal a place in the last 16.

Australia vs Nigeria: Team news, broadcast options, preview for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tie

Live Soccer TV · 10 months ago

The Matildas look to make it back-to-back wins in this competition but should face a tough test against Africa's heavyweights. Here is a preview of Thursday's showdown.

Nigeria wary of Australia's World Cup 'weapons' despite injuries

AFP · 10 months ago

Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum warned Wednesday that a depleted Australia still have plenty of "weapons"

Australia left with one striker after another World Cup injury blow

AFP · 10 months ago

Australia suffered another Women's World Cup blow on Wednesday when striker Mary Fowler -- who replaced missing Sam Kerr in their opening match -- was also sidelined with injury.

Australia coach defends keeping shock Kerr World Cup injury secret

AFP · 10 months ago

Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended keeping Sam Kerr's Women's World Cup injury secret, saying he did so for tactical reasons and to protect his star player.

Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with narrow wins

AFP · 10 months ago

New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a first Women's World Cup win ever and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday.

Kerr-less Australia grind down Ireland to win nervy World Cup opener

AFP · 10 months ago

An Australian side missing injured superstar Sam Kerr made a winning start to their home Women's World Cup on Thursday with a nervy 1-0 victory over debutants Ireland in front of a pulsating 75,000-strong Sydney crowd.

Australia vs Republic of Ireland: Team news, broadcast options, preview for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tie

Live Soccer TV · 10 months ago

The Matildas, who enter the tournament as co-hosts, look to win their opening FIFA Women's World Cup game for the first time since 2007 but will have to overcome the Group B debutants.

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: What are the top teams to watch?

Live Soccer TV · 10 months ago

With the ninth edition of the international women's footballing competition set to kick off on Thursday, July 20th, Live Soccer TV takes a look at the teams who are real contenders for the big title.

World Cup glory the missing piece for Australia's 'inspirational' Kerr

AFP · 10 months ago

Sam Kerr says the only thing missing in her life is a major trophy with Australia -- and the Chelsea forward plans to change that by winning her home World Cup.

Australia in rallying call for equality ahead of World Cup

AFP · 10 months ago

Australia's Matildas urged FIFA on Monday to help close international football's gender pay gap, while calling on more countries to strike collective bargaining agreements to make the women's game "as big as it can be".

More than 50,000 watch Australia edge France in World Cup boost

AFP · 10 months ago

Manchester City striker Mary Fowler scored the only goal as Australia warmed up for the Women's World Cup by beating fifth-ranked France 1-0 Friday in front of more than 50,000 fans.