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What we're focusing on for Italy: Kennedy

Defending set pieces has been a recent focus of the Matildas, admits Alanna Kennedy.

‘Game-changing’: De Vanna’s huge World Cup prediction

France 2019 is looming as a game-changer for women’s football, says Matildas striker Lisa De Vanna. The 34-year-old veteran is on the cusp of her fourth FIFA Women’s Cup as Australia prepare to launch their campaign against Italy on Sunday evening (kick off 9:00pm AEST). An

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Gallery: Matildas in Valenciennes ahead of World Cup opener against Italy

All eyes are on Italy as the Westfield Matildas train in Valenciennes ahead of Sunday evening's Group C opener (kick off 9:00pm AEST). After touching down in France earlier this week, Australia hit the training pitch on Thursday to finalise their preparations for the 2019 FIFA

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From Canberra United to the Matildas: Roestbakken’s rise to FIFA Women’s World Cup squad

It’s an exciting time for Karly Roestbakken, who has gone from training with the Future Matildas program in Sydney to making the dash to France to be a part of Australia’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup squad. An unfortunate injury to defender Laura Alleway has opened the door fo

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Lessons learned: Yallop says Matildas are ready for World Cup challenge

Tameka Yallop says the Matildas have drawn a line through Sunday’s loss to the Netherlands, confident they have identified the areas to improve ahead of their FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ campaign.

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Match preview: Matildas v Italy

Australia commence their 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign against Italy at the Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes on Sunday (kick off 9:00pm AEST). The Matildas arrived in France on Wednesday and have since been finalising their preparations for the opening match of Group C