The Matildas have had a best-ever World Cup performance, progressing through to the final 4. So we thought now would be a great time to get across the history of our national women’s football team and nail down how we got to this big moment.

Squiz recommends:

Kieran Pender's excellent writing for The Guardian on all things Matildas.

The Disney+ doco Matildas: The World at Our Feet.

Other things we do:

Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.

Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!