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This was Panama’s first Women’s World Cup goal. They may never score a better one
On a night in which two powerhouse nations were eliminated and one of the game’s most legendary careers come to an end, it was the unheralded Panamanians who stole the show.
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There’s not enough Women’s World Cup on TV. Feel free to air your fury
Fans have expressed their frustration, many calling it a “missed opportunity” and even “shameful”. So who dropped the ball here?
- by Lucy Zelic
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Women’s World Cup as it happened: Nigeria devastate Matildas with 3-2 victory in Brisbane
Even without Sam Kerr, Australia are the favourites at Suncorp Stadium but their African rivals have already proven they can match it with the tournament’s best teams.
- by Billie Eder
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As it happened Women’s World Cup: USA, Netherlands draw 1-1 as both look to be serious title contenders
The defending champion Americans and one of the rising European powers in women’s football clash in Wellington, with the winner in pole position to finish top of Group E.
- by Roy Ward
Foster, Goodes slam FIFA over ‘empty’ Indigenous symbolism at Women’s World Cup
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are flying at FIFA’s match venues in Australia – but the world governing body has been accused of co-opting Indigenous imagery and failing to walk the talk.
- by Vince Rugari
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Women’s World Cup as it happened: Draw for Matildas’ rivals; Spain and Switzerland secure three points
Women’s World Cup action continues with Australia’s group B opponents Nigeria and Canada going head-to-head. Follow all the action here.
- by Marnie Vinall and Scott Spits
Parking own goal during World Cup as FIFA takes over Moore Park
FIFA will commandeer the grass car parks usually used by attendees of football matches at Allianz Stadium.
- by Michael Koziol
‘We want to have a voice’: Matildas call out FIFA, federations over prizemoney, pay
The players are fighting for their sport to offer other women at professional level a salary that would allow them to play full-time.
- by Emma Kemp
FIFA reverses move to cover up Allianz Stadium statue plaques amid outrage
Plaques on the statues of seven Australian athletes were covered up ahead of the Women’s World Cup – including former Socceroos skipper Johnny Warren.
- by Sarah Keoghan
‘It’s going to grow’: Australia mulls bid to host new-look Club World Cup
Imagine an A-League team playing the UEFA Champions League winners on Australian soil – in a competitive match, for a real trophy. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.
- by Vince Rugari
‘We cannot walk alone’: FIFA leans on broadcasters to support World Cup pay parity
Days after Gianni Infantino threatened a European TV blackout for the Women’s World Cup, FIFA has made a direct link between that discussion and the fight for equal prize money for men and women.
- by Vince Rugari