Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas

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‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 Institute

In about a week’s time, the Socceroos will step up against Turkey, their first opponents in this year’s World Cup.

Winning their first match will be a big ask; progressing beyond the first round will be a bigger one.