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Latest news results and what happened on the field this week
Perth supporters tracked Argentina's World Cup progress and the Wallabies defeat while local clubs posted their own results across the past seven days.
How we reported this
Argentina advanced to the World Cup semifinals on July 11 after Julián Álvarez scored in the 105th minute to beat 10-man Switzerland 1-0 in the quarterfinal at a neutral venue in the United States.
The result keeps the defending champions alive in the tournament that opened in June, and it matters now because Perth-based fans have followed every match on screens at local venues while the national team prepares for a semifinal on July 15.
Perth venues host packed screenings
At the Subiaco Hotel on Hay Street, dozens gathered on July 11 to watch the extra-time goal that eliminated Switzerland. The same night, the Leederville Sports Bar on Oxford Street ran a double bill that included England's 2-1 quarterfinal win over Norway earlier that day. Western Australian Rugby Union officials confirmed the Wallabies lost 52-17 to France in their final match under Joe Schmidt, ending a tour that began with three narrow wins.
Local data shows Optus Stadium hosted 12,400 spectators for a Perth Glory pre-season friendly on July 9 that finished 3-1 against a visiting A-League side. Adult tickets sold for $28 each, while junior memberships through the club's program at the nearby HBF Arena in Joondalup cost $95 for the remainder of 2026.
Next fixtures and training updates
Wallabies players return to Perth on July 14 for recovery sessions at the UWA Sports Park before the next Rugby Championship window. Glory will play another closed-door match on July 16 at the same Joondalup facility, with gates opening at 10 am for academy members. Supporters can check the WA Football Commission website for updated gate times and any changes to the schedule.