Stuart Kavanagh

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Jamaican team celebrate during the Women's World Cup football match between Jamaica and Brazil at AAMI Park on August 02, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dave Hewison/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

FIFA WWC Match Day 14 - A Changing of the Guard?

Sport, Published August 3, 2023

Keep up to date with Edge of the Crowd's coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as an action-packed Day 14 saw the groups take shape with some shock eliminations and historic qualifications for teams from Africa and the Caribbean. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Hayley Raso #16 of Australia celebrates her second goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Canada and Australia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on July 31, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images )

Matildas waltz into knockout phase

Sport, Published July 31, 2023

In what was the biggest night in Australian football - perhaps ever -, the Matildas had the weight of the nation on its shoulders. Tony Gustavsson's side tackled reigning Olympic champions Canada in a match where nothing less than a win would spell the end of Australia's FIFAWWC campaign. Read how it played out!

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 30: Merle Frohms of Germany can't save Linda Caicedo of Colombia shot at goal during the Women's World Cup football match between Germany and Colombia at Allianz Stadium on July 30, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Damian Briggs/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

FIFAWWC Matchday Two Recap

Sport, Published July 31, 2023

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is hurtling by, and now each group has played two fixtures. And with just one matchday to go for each group, the qualifiers for the Round of 16 are crystallizing. Here is the latest on how each group is unfolding, with just one more match left to play.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Jamaica players celebrate the team's first goal scored by Allyson Swaby (obscured) during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group F match between Panama and Jamaica at Perth Rectangular Stadium on July 29, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

FIFA WWC Match Day 10 - Scintillating Swedes, Fantastic France, and Jubilant Jamaica

Sport, Published July 29, 2023

Keep up to date with Edge of the Crowd's coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as an action-packed Day 10 saw Sweden smash Italy for five, France and Brazil clash in an epic encounter, and Jamaica took on Panama in Perth. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 27: Lindsey Horan #10 of the United States and Danielle van de Donk #10 of Netherlands compete for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group E match between USA and Netherlands at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

FIFA WWC Match Day Eight - Clash of the Titans headlines Group E

Sport, Published July 28, 2023

Keep up to date with Edge of the Crowd's coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as two titans battled and two debutantes did the same on an action-packed Day Eight for the FIFA Women's World Cup. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - 2023/07/27: Asisat Oshoala of Nigeria celebrates with her teammate after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 Group match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium. Nigeria beat Australia 3-2. (Photo by George Hitchens/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Superb Super Falcons leave Matildas World Cup dreams hanging by a thread

Sport, Published July 28, 2023

It was a dark day for the Matildas on Day Eight of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. What had been a positive tournament, for the most part, turned into a nightmare as Tony Gustavsson’s charges wilted under the pressure in front of their home fans and succumbed to a superb Super Falcons side 3-2 at Brisbane Stadium last night.

FIFA WWC Match Day Seven - Goals Galore in Group C

Sport, Published July 27, 2023

Keep up to date with Edge of the Crowd's coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the second lot of group stage fixtures took centre stage on an action-packed Day Seven for the FIFA Women's World Cup. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.

FIFAWWC Matchday One Recap

Sport, Published July 26, 2023

As the FIFA Women's World Cup continues, every team has now made their first appearance at the tournament. Catch up on how every group is unfolding as the dust starts to settle.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 25: Grace Jale of New Zealand reacts after a missed chance during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group A match between New Zealand and Philippines at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 25, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

FIFAWWC Match Day Six - Host nation rocked by shock defeat

Sport, Published July 26, 2023

Keep up to date with Edge of the Crowd's coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as a shock result highlighted an action-packed Day Six at the FIFA Women's World Cup. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.

FIFA WWC Match Day Five - European giants flex muscles, Seleção signals intent

Sport, Published July 24, 2023

Keep up to date with Edge of the Crowd's coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as some dominant performances highlighted an action-packed Day Five for the FIFA Women's World Cup. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.

FIFAWWC Match Day One Wrap - Host nation New Zealand creates history

Sport, Published July 20, 2023

After 10 weeks of building up the hype with Edge of the Crowd's 70-Day Countdown to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the action finally got underway with both hosts, the Football Ferns of New Zealand kicked off the biggest women’s sporting tournament in history. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.

FIFAWWC Match Day One Wrap - Gorry stars as Matildas secure precious three points

Sport, Published July 20, 2023

After 10 weeks of building the hype with Edge of the Crowd's 70-Day Countdown to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the action finally got underway with co-hosts Australia kicking off the biggest women’s sporting tournament in history in a bruising encounter against the Republic of Ireland. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.