The Matildas, Albanese said, “have given us a moment of national inspiration, this is about seizing that opportunity for the next generation”.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/200m-girls-sports-fund-unveiled-after-matildas-success-20230818-p5dxpk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_politics_federal

The Matildas are in this predicament after losing to Nigeria on Thursday night.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/30/ellie-carpenter-says-matildas-are-best-with-backs-to-wall-ahead-of-do-or-die-canada-clash

The Matildas are officially returning to Melbourne, with Victoria beating interstate rivals to host an Olympic Games qualifier at Marvel Stadium this summer.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/matildas-score-home-ground-advantage-in-melbourne-20231218-p5esc0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The Matildas have had gender pay parity with the national men's side since 2019.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/world-cup-needs-be-australias-starting-point-not-finish-gustavsson-3705416?cid=cna_flip_070214

The Matildas have run themselves into the ground.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/the-matildas-have-run-themselves-into-the-ground-how-much-more-can-they-give-20230813-p5dw4t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

The Matildas managed to come out on top in the ratings battle.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/afl-grand-final-a-ratings-smash-despite-falling-short-of-matildas-world-cup-hype-c-12072351

The Matildas, the group heavyweights, need to score goals to ensure they finish top of the group and secure a favourable third-phase opponent.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/matildas-turn-to-big-guns-in-bid-to-break-down-philippines-20231028-p5efr9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The Matildas will campaign in Paris Olympic qualifiers in October and will build towards playing in a final in 2024.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2023/08/20/matildas-versus-sweden-final/

The Matildas will open the tournament against Ireland on July 20 in Sydney before facing Nigeria and Canada to round out the group.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8265620/france-friendly-perfect-preparation-for-world-cup-says-caitlin-foord/?src=rss