Hard lessons, new discoveries and big decisions defined the Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup preparation. Here are the games that formed the foundation of their historic cup run.

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is just a couple of days away. This year's tournament is sure to bring us yet another thrilling showcase of global football talents and strategies, each team vying for the most coveted title in the world of football.

224 players have represented Australia's women's football team. It was a huge task, but we here at Edge of the Crowd, on Day 63 of our 70-Day countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup, have come up with an all-time greatest Matildas squad.

On Day 59 of our 70-Day Edge of the Crowd countdown to the much-anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup, we hear the US co-captains talk about leadership, team environment and kids in camp.

The 23 players selected for Australia's Women's World Cup squad is a show of depth and consistency.

After being cancelled and then revived by popular demand, Justin Lin and Shannon Lee's thrilling series returns this month. Here is what you need to know, and what you might have missed out on.

As the clock ticks down with less than a month until kick-off, the anticipation for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is reaching a fever pitch. It's time to delve into the preliminary squads, scrutinise the selections and exclusions, streamline the rosters down to the final 23 when required, and venture a guess at the potential starting XIs.

Join us on this exhilarating journey as we unveil the exhilarating tableau of this year's competition. Hold onto your seats, because it's going to be a ride you don't want to miss!

With the release of The Matilda Effect and the arrival of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, author Fiona Crawford spoke to Edge of The Crowd about what it took to write the book, and her hopes for the game in Australia.

Feel the thrill of anticipation as we surge into the third week of our '70-Day Edge of the Crowd' countdown leading up to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. This week, we're cranking up the heat and focusing our unapologetic enthusiasm on seven extraordinary players. These chosen ones, imbued with phenomenal skill and sheer tenacity, are ready to take the center stage and ignite the tournament with their astounding performances.

The Women's World Cup is not just the pinnacle of football, they are a litmus test for social, cultural issues, attitude and change. Through first-hand accounts and perspectives from the board rooms to the stands, Fiona Crawford's new book shows how these events are about much more than football.

As we enter day 13 of Edge of the Crowd's electrifying 70-day countdown to the highly anticipated 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, we're diving headfirst into a whirlwind tour of the fierce and fabulous teams gracing this year's tournament.