The Australian Women's Weekly

In brief

World CUP

Miraculous marvellous Matildas

The Matildas’ dreams of World Cup glory were dealt a blow when it was announced top scorer Sam Kerr would be out for the first games with an injury. A convincing win followed by a crushing loss had the entire nation on tenterhooks as the Matildas began game three knowing it could be their last. But diamonds are made under pressure, and the team stunned the world by obliterating Canada 4-0, their largest-ever World Cup win. It was a legacy-defining victory. Veteran Chloe Logarzo summed up the mood: “You can say we’ve inspired a nation.”

Women we love

Our Emmy hopes

Australian actresses Sarah Snook (above left), Elizabeth Debicki and Anna Torv (above right) are all in contention for an Emmy this year. Turn to page 84 to read our chat with Anna.

Long may she reign

At 83, Denmark’s Queen

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