Australia's Alanna Kennedy headed the ball into her own net in the 100th minute under the attentions of Wendy Renard only for the France captain to be penalised for a foul on Caitlin Foord.

Australia’s eventual win against France on Saturday maintained that proud ... from the country’s more traditional, more entrenched ball sports, Australian rules football and rugby.

As Australia’s victorious players embarked on ... The Matildas had beaten France in an extraordinary penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time.

In the end, it was Australia’s only shot on target. [ LIVE: World Cup 2022 schedule, how to watch, scores, hub] France came to life shortly thereafter, though, drawing level through Adrien Rabiot in ...

BRISBANE, QLD — Mackenzie Arnold's impact on Australia's biggest ... regardless, with France awarded the corner despite the ball appearing to go out off Vicki Becho in the 10th minute of extra ...

FIFA World Cup holders France made a winning start to their campaign in Al Wakrah with a 4-1 thumping of Australia to go top ... head after Theo Hernandez's ball in after replacing his injured ...

Australia edged France on penalty kicks Saturday to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time. Cortnee Vine took Australia’s 10th penalty from the spot and calmly converted to ...

Olivier Giroud scored twice to go level with Thierry Henry as France’s record all-time scorer and Kylian Mbappe helped torment Australia’s defence in a 4-1 victory for the reigning champions.

Australia are in unchartered territory after a heart stopping penalty shootout win over France in their World Cup quarterfinal, seeing them progress to the semifinals for the first time ever.

France opens its Group D slate against Australia in one of a few matches ... France is perhaps the team in men's international soccer best suited to deal with a wide range of injuries.

Reigning champions France face ... a daily CBS Sports soccer podcast, bringing you top-notch analysis, commentary, picks and more during the big games in Qatar. Australia: Huge underdogs here ...

BRISBANE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - France are aware of the pressure that a revived Australia side will be under as host nation in their Women's World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, and expect a tough ...