Australia

First Nations soccer advisers threaten to quit if the Women’s World Cup doesn’t free more funding

Sydney CNN  —  Before every Women’s World Cup game in Australia and New Zealand, the rhythmic tones of ancient songs…

Spain wins Women’s World Cup for the first time, deservedly beating England in Sydney

CNN  —  History has been made. Against the odds and amid a backdrop of turmoil, Spain reached the pinnacle in…

Australia’s fairytale home Women’s World Cup ends in defeat to Sweden in third-place playoff

CNN  —  It has been a history-making, game-changing Women’s World Cup for Australia, but the Matildas’ participation in the tournament…

Australia dared to dream of World Cup glory, then it all slipped away

Sydney CNN  —  A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe…

Australia dares to dream of World Cup win as Matildas mania sweeps the country

Sydney CNN  —  Two matches stand between Australia and a historic Women’s World Cup win, and the nation – perhaps…

Everything you need to know about the four 2023 Women’s World Cup semifinalists

CNN  —  And so there were four. After weeks of grueling Women’s World Cup action, only Spain, Sweden, Australia and…

First Australia embraced Barbie, then came new heroes in cleats

Brisbane, Australia CNN  —  Less than a month ago, Australian cinemas were packed with Barbie fans wearing pink in honor…

‘Such a bummer’: US fans digest shock loss as Sweden sink World Cup ‘three-peat’ dreams

Sydney, Australia CNN  —  When US keeper Alyssa Naeher batted away Sweden’s fifth penalty kick Sunday night, American fans watching…

From the World Cup sidelines, Afghanistan’s women’s team is fighting for the right to play

Brisbane, Australia CNN  —  Half-time and thousands of tiny cellphone lights are swaying in time to Coldplay’s “A Sky Full…