Women's World Cup

FFA: “A boutique rectangular stadium in Brisbane would be of great benefit”

FFA: “A boutique rectangular stadium in Brisbane would be of great benefit”

An FFA spokesperson has backed Brisbane Roar’s bid for a smaller, rectangular stadium closer matched to the club’s average attendance. 8 Feb 2018
Government pledge $4 million for Women's World Cup bid

Government pledge $4 million for Women's World Cup bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has welcomed the Australian government's confirmation of $4 million in funding for the 2023 Women's World Cup bid. 6 Feb 2018
Teresa Polias: Football is in my soul

Teresa Polias: Football is in my soul

Sydney FC W-League captain Teresa Polias, has won a Grand Final, been at a World Cup and played at an Asian Cup. During her decade long career, the 10 capped Matilda has recorded the second most appearances in the W-League. She tells us in her own words what playing football means to her. 24 Nov 2017
Men's World Cup winners to earn $36 million more than Women

Men's World Cup winners to earn $36 million more than Women

FIFA has announced that the 2018 Russia World Cup champions will win $38 million (US) in prize money, when the 2015 Women's World Cup champions only won $2 million (US). 28 Oct 2017
Lowy: Matildas' success boosts World Cup bid

Lowy: Matildas' success boosts World Cup bid

Football Federation Australia chairman Steven Lowy says the Matildas' Tournament of Nations' triumph will only boost Australia's hopes to win the rights to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. 4 Aug 2017
Lanning still battling shoulder issue

Lanning still battling shoulder issue

Australia captain Meg Lanning says she's still not injury free with a shoulder complaint despite returning in Sunday's three-run loss to England at the Women's World Cup. 10 Jul 2017
Matildas edge up world rankings

Matildas edge up world rankings

The Matildas have moved up one spot in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings released on Friday (AEST). 23 Jun 2017
Usual suspects dump on World Cup bid

Usual suspects dump on World Cup bid

There was a smell of desperation in some of our National Papers today… 15 Jun 2017
Simon: Why home World Cup would be unbelievable

Simon: Why home World Cup would be unbelievable

Matildas striker Kyah Simon says she never believed Australia hosting the Women’s World Cup would be possible and believes it'd do wonders for the code domestically. 15 Jun 2017
Australia bid to host Women's World Cup

Australia bid to host Women's World Cup

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the federal government have confirmed they will bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 13 Jun 2017
Women's World Cup part of FFA's new blueprint for the future

Women's World Cup part of FFA's new blueprint for the future

A bid for the 2023 Women's World Cup was one of the key points outlined in the FFA's launch of the Whole of Football Plan (WOFP), a 20-year vision for Australian Football. 5 May 2015