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Game Changers celebrates trailblazing women in WA soccer

Jul 14, 2023
With the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 the hottest ticket in Perth this winter, a new outdoor exhibition is giving seasoned and not-so-seasoned soccer lovers the chance to kick goals and learn more about the beautiful game.
A group of people standing on a stage with Matildas scarves and a mascot

Trophy Tour puts WA in FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 spotlight

Jul 7, 2023
FIFA fever has officially begun, with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicking off in Perth today.
A promotional graphic for the FIFA Women's World cup featuring 3 players

Celebrate FIFA Women's World Cup™ 1 month to go

Jun 28, 2023
With less than 1 month to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — find out how you can be part of the FIFA Women's World Cup™ 2023 global sporting spectacular.
A group of people either wearing exercise clothes or suits with Matilda scarves.

Matildas coming to Perth for 3 Olympic Qualifier matches

May 25, 2023
A festival of football will be held in Perth as part of the Asian qualifying rounds for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with the Matildas set to play 3 games at Perth Rectangular Stadium.
Football players celebrating after a win at a World Cup match

Western Australian schools to celebrate FIFA Women’s World Cup

May 24, 2023
Western Australian school students will celebrate the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand this July and August with a series of activities and events coordinated by the Department of Education.
A group of people with a soccer ball and shovel on a newly laid soccer pitch

New turf rolled out ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup

Apr 12, 2023
Turf works part of $35 million project to revamp ground ahead of 5 international soccer matches being played there during the biggest sporting event of the year.
A group of people behind a speaker with banners and a sculpture at Elizabeth Quay, Perth.

100 days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 begins in WA

Apr 11, 2023
Football fans' hearts are thumping as today marks 100 days to go until the start of the world's biggest female sporting event to be held in Australia and New Zealand — the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
A group of people in hard hats and high vis vests standing in front on the State Football Centre.

State Government takes the field at State Football Centre

Mar 29, 2023
The $41.67 million State Football Centre in Queens Park is close to completion in time for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in July.
Two professional football players playing a Premier League game.

It’s Hammer time as major EPL clubs revealed for Perth

Mar 23, 2023
Western Australia will be the home of football in July, when English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United showcase century-old rivalry at Optus Stadium.
Denmark players celebrate their team's victory during the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 Semi Final

Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Dec 13, 2022
Perth has been selected by Denmark as its base for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 following site inspections by team representatives.
Two Australian football fans cheering

First international team officials arrive in Perth after FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw

Oct 25, 2022
Officials from 2 international teams are in Perth today to see first-hand the city's excellent facilities for the FIFA Women's World Cup (FIFAWWC) Australia and New Zealand 2023.
A group of people, most in football uniforms, standing on a football (soccer) pitch

$410,000 Dorrien Gardens facelift for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Sep 13, 2022
Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman has announced $200,000 in State Government funding for upgrades to West Perth's Dorrien Gardens in preparation for the FIFA Women's World Cup (FIFAWWC) Australia and New Zealand 2023.
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