The Ticket Podcast

Spain puts five goals past Switzerland, and Japan outlasts Norway to progress to the quarter-finals, while the round of 16 action moves to Australia.

The round of 16 kicks off in Aotearoa New Zealand, with Switzerland facing Spain and Japan taking on Norway. ABC's National Sport Reporter David Mark and New Zealand sports reporter Ash Tulloch look ahead to all the action.

The FIFA World Cup is giving us a snapshot of a changing world with underdogs rising while the mighty are falling, plus Natalie Portman on the world's most unique football club, Angel City FC, and the Matildas - then and now.

Morocco progress in their first every Women’s World Cup with South Korea and Germany knocked out.

Jamaica sends Brazil packing after a scoreless draw, ending the career of one of the greats - Marta, South Africa makes history, and Colombia, Germany, and Morocco play for their place in the knockout stage.

The round of 16 spots firm up in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Australia’s dominant win over Canada secures the team’s place in the knockout stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Can the Matildas keep their Women's World Cup dream alive against Canada? CBC Sports' Shireen Ahmed shares her thoughts, and Morocco and Colombia claim stunning wins.

David Mark speaks to Swedish journalist Frida Olssom in Aotearoa New Zealand, as Sweden shows its best, and France wins a pulsating clash against Brazil in Australia.

From a feature interview with the FIFA Secretary General, to tales of unlikely success and celebration from the Philippines and Nigeria, and marking the return of the Australian Matildas captain, The Ticket has the FIFA Women's World Cup covered.

Kelen Silva shares the history of women's football in Brazil, including the decades long ban, and England and China claim important wins in group D.

Nigeria top Group B after handing the Matildas’ their first 2023 world cup defeat.

The Matildas battle injuries as they prepare to face Nigeria in their second world cup match.

Philippines’ victory makes Group A a tight competition, USA hope to hit their stride in their title defence, and Canada prepare for a must win game.

The underdogs at the World Cup make everyone stand up and take notice, Matilda number 162 Servet Uzunlar gives her insights on the Matildas, and a female Afghan footballer has a message for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

David Mark and Ash Tulloch reflect on the start of the Women's World Cup in Aotearoa New Zealand, Euro 2022 champion England starts with a tough win over debutant Haiti, and Denmark steals a late winner against China.

The Athletic's Meg Linehan dissects the USA's opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup with David Mark, and American supporters revel in the 3-0 win over Vietnam.

The science of genetics tells us who we are, but what else influences who we can become - Collingwood captain Darcy Moore joins Olympic and Paralympic table tennis player Melissa Tapper, and leading geneticist Professor Kathryn North in front a live City of Melbourne audience.

The Matildas have opened their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with victory over the Republic of Ireland, without their star striker and captain Sam Kerr.

The FIFA Women's World Cup in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia is finally here, and it's a tournament expected to break new ground and leave a lasting legacy.