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AI predicts round of 16 scores at the Women’s World Cup
How far can Australia go? Which nations will make the final? Who will lift the trophy? We asked Robotinho for its take to the tournament’s big questions.
- by "Robotinho" and Mark Stehle
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Fans ‘forced to subscribe’ to Optus Sport as World Cup free-to-air schedule revealed
The round of 16 gets under way this weekend, but only four out of eight games will be available to watch on free-to-air television, prompting criticism from fans.
- by Nell Geraets
‘It’s about winning something’: As minnows topple giants, Matildas see a World Cup opportunity
The rise of lower-ranked nations and the shock exit of several tournament favourites has opened up all sorts of possibilities for Australia as they prepare for the knockout phase.
- by Vince Rugari
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It’s ‘the beautiful game’, so why shouldn’t its players glam up?
It was ever thus: people telling girls and women how they should or shouldn’t look. Female stars of the Women’s World Cup are rightly rejecting such gratuitous advice.
- by Anne Hyland
Matildas waltz to round of 16, but football fans are hip hopping mad
Despite being frustrated at the lack of free-to-air coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, readers agreed the Matildas represent the very best of Australia’s skill and ability.
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The aftermath of Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss proves that the United States has lost its leader of the free world mantle.
Right hear, right now: Mackenzie Arnold spot on for Danish challenge
The Matildas goalkeeper was back to her best after a blip against Nigeria - and is ready to step up if a penalty shootout beckons in the World Cup’s knockout phase.
- by Vince Rugari
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FIFA Women's World Cup
‘The world has seen what we can do’: Matildas prove it’s not Sam Kerr or bust
Sam Kerr appears to be on track for her long-awaited World Cup return - but even if she’s not fit to face Denmark, her Matildas teammates have shown their attack does not depend on her.
- by Vince Rugari
Gunning for glory: The club act that kept Matildas in the game
It’s the left-hand connection described by Arsenal’s assistant coach as “telepathic”, and one from which Australia are very much benefiting.
- by Emma Kemp
World Cup could lead to European dreaming for Matildas defender Hunt
The 24-year-old Western Sydney Wanderers centre-back has already spent some time training with Women’s Super League side Everton this year.
- by Emma Kemp