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Iran pose before the win over North Korea in June 2025 that concluded their World Cup qualifying. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerFIFA seems to dismiss Iran plea to move WC ties from US

The prospect of Graham Arnold's Iraq replacing Iran at the World Cup appears to have increased with FIFA seemingly ruling out switching matches to Mexico.

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Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates scoring her team's second goal.

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Amid the chaos, Kerr - again - provides the necessary calm

How the calm of Sam Kerr helped her side thrive amid the chaos and ease nerves not just around the stadium, but within her own team.

Ben Smith

Goalscorers Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr celebrate Australia reaching the final of the Asian Cup. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumKerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.

Justin Chadwick

News. AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. Semi-Final. Matilda Sam Kerr scores a goal. Jackson Flindell

SoccerVideoCommentsSlammin’ Sam does it again as Matildas surge into final

Sam Kerr has scored for a sixth successive Matildas game in Perth to catapult Australia into the Women’s Asian Cup final after they beat China 2-1 at Optus Stadium.

Ben Smith

News. AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. Semi-Final. Matildas Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr celebrates after the final whistle.

Women’s Asian CupCommentsRecap: Superstar Kerr punches Matildas finals ticket

Can the Matildas ride the wave of home support and be the first team through to the Women’s Asian Cup final as they take on China at Optus Stadium? Follow all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen is a man of many talents and plans to release a pop single. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumTrump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen

Meet anti-Trump Greenlander and part-time children's author Nils Nielsen, the mastermind behind Japan's Women's Asian Cup campaign.

George Clarke

A second-half goal to Tolu Arokodare earned Wolves a draw with Brentford. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumWolves howl back for draw, dent Brentford Europe hopes

Wolves have overturned a two-goal deficit to earn a draw with Brentford, who had been looking to strengthen their Champions League hopes.

Andy Sims

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe (centre) is set to return to action against Manchester City. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumMbappe ready to return and cause Real problems for City

After recovering from injury, Kylian Mbappe is set to give Real Madrid a boost as they look to close out their Champions League tie with Manchester City.

Andy Hampson

Joe Montemurro has the respect of fellow Australian Ante Milicic ahead of their Asian Cup clash. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMatildas brace for tactical battle against former coach

Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.

Justin Chadwick

After Todd Boehly took over Chelsea discovered and self-reported a number of historic rule breaches. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumChelsea fined record $19m over historic secret payments

The Premier League have fined Chelsea $A19m and imposed transfer sanctions in relation to self-reported historic breaches of financial regulations.

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Matilda Emily van Egmond pictured at Perth Stadium ahead of her record breaking match tomorrow.

SoccerComments‘One of the best’: van Egmond on precipice of history

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro thinks she is one of Australia’s most talented players ever - and Emily van Egmond could break an Australian record on Tuesday night.

Ben Smith

Just one game separates the Matildas from a major tournament final on home soil.

SoccerCommentsTillies all smiles ahead of historic blockbuster

Just one game separates the Matildas from a major tournament final on home soil — but if the Australians are feeling the pressure, they sure are not showing it. SEE THE PHOTOS

Ben Smith

Joe Montemurro at Matildas training on Monday.

SoccerMatildas coach lauds China coach as an Australian great

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is expecting his old friend Ante Milicic to have a few tricks up his sleeve when the coaching counterparts face off in Tuesday’s Women’s Asian Cup semifinal.

Ben Smith

Matildas defender Steph Catley has cleared concussion protocols ahead of their semi-final. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumRaso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is tight-lipped about what roles Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will play against China after they passed their concussion tests.

Justin Chadwick

Ante Milicic (l) will be facing his former team when he guides China against the Matildas. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMixed emotions: Ante Milicic plots Matildas downfall

China will start as big underdogs for Tuesday night's semi-final against the Matildas but their coach Ante Milicic is confident of causing an upset.

Justin Chadwick

Steph Catley and Hayley Raso are both in line to return.

SoccerCommentsMatildas stars return to training ahead of semifinal

As the clock ticks towards the Matildas’ Women’s Asian Cup semifinal on Tuesday night, there has been a significant update on the availability of star pair Steph Catley and Hayley Raso.

Ben Smith

Tottenham aren't going down without a fight, scoring late to draw with Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSpurs earn point in EPL survival bid, Man Utd go third

Bruno Fernandes has moved closer to breaking the Premier League's assists record as Man Utd beat Aston Villa, while Tottenham grabbed a late point at Liverpool.

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Sam Kerr gives her shirt to a fan after the Matildas’ win on Friday.

SOCCER CommentsPremium‘Couldn’t feel more special’: Kerr’s letter to Perth fans

Ahead of their blockbuster Asian Cup semifinal at Optus Stadium on Tuesday night, homegrown Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has penned a letter to Perth fans in The West Australian.

Sam Kerr

Lauren James celebrates scoring Chelsea's first goal against Man United in the League Cup final (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumChelsea secure women's cup final win over Man United

Despite missing Aussie stars Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr, Chelsea have retained the English Women's League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

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Denis Genreau has scored against his old side as Victory beat Macarthur in the ALM. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumVictory cruise to win against struggling Macarthur

Melbourne Victory have cemented their spot in the A-League Men's top six after dismantling Macarthur FC 4-1.

Sebastian Tan

Japan have cruised into the Asian Cup semi-finals with a 7-0 drubbing of the Philippines. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumJapan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing

Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.

George Clarke

Aideen Keane was among the scorers as Melbourne City beat her former club Canberra in the ALW. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumCity beat Canberra, close on A-League Women premiership

Melbourne City have claimed a hard-fought 3-1 win over Canberra United to go four points clear at the top of the A-League Women table.

Anna Harrington

Former Sydney FC attacker Adrian Segecic has switched allegiance from Australia to Croatia. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumEx-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.

Anna Harrington

Ante Milicic will come face-to-face with his old side.

SoccerMatildas know what to expect from friend-turned-foe Milicic

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter knows what it is like to play for Ante Milicic, and that first-hand knowledge has her side steeled for another tooth-and-nail battle in their Women’s Asian Cup semifinal.

Ben Smith