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Charlie Rule interview: I want to start for the Matildas
The Brighton and Australia defender speaks exclusively to The Cutback about her ambitions for this season.
Aug 20 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Malawi have finally arrived on the world stage — and they’re here to stay
Malawi put together one of the most incredible tournament runs of all time as they stormed to the final on their WAFCON debut, sealing a first senior…
Aug 19 • Neel Shelat
Erin Cuthbert interview: Captaincy ambitions and why she wants to 'forget' last season
The Chelsea midfielder speaks exclusively to The Cutback about a season below her standards and a renewed energy for 2026-27
Aug 18 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes
WAFCON 2026: Cameroon outclass debutants Malawi to claim first title
Indomitable Lionesses finally get over the line with 3-0 win over Malawi as dramatic WAFCON comes to a close.
Aug 17 • Neel Shelat
WAFCON 2026 World Cup Qualification: Nigeria miss out as Ghana and South Africa advance
Nigeria will not feature at Women's World Cup for the first time in two decades after losing 2-1 to South Africa, while Ghana edged past Ivory Coast.
Aug 14 • Neel Shelat
WAFCON 2026: Michaely Bihina’s penalty heroics take Cameroon past Morocco to set up unthinkable final
One of the most unpredictable WAFCONs of all time stayed true to form in the semi-finals, as Cameroon knocked out favourites Morocco on penalties.
Aug 13 • Neel Shelat
Analysis: How South Africa’s WAFCON campaign came crashing down in the quarters
South Africa endured their worst WAFCON campaign since 2004, falling short of expectations and missing out on a direct berth to the 2027 World Cup.
Aug 13 • Neel Shelat
WAFCON 2026: Chawinga sisters propel debutants Malawi to the cusp of ultimate glory
Malawi’s fairytale WAFCON continues with semi-final triumph over Algeria.
Aug 12 • Neel Shelat
Ivory Coast's next star forward, Senegalese striker-turned-keeper, and more: Breakout talents from WAFCON 2026
While international superstars such as Barbra Banda and the Chawinga sisters made headlines, a host of young talents have impressed at WAFCON 2026.
Aug 12 • Neel Shelat
Analysis: The factors that led to Nigeria’s earliest-ever WAFCON exit
What caused the Super Falcons' disastrous WAFCON performance?
Aug 12 • Neel Shelat
WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals roundup: Malawi make more history, Nigeria and South Africa crash out
The drama ramped up a notch in the first knockout round of WAFCON 2026, as two previous title-winners exited the tournament.
Aug 11 • Neel Shelat
Are Manchester City ready for Champions League football?
City are back in Europe but can their squad cope with the challenge?
Aug 11 • Joel
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