The Matildas will test their World Cup credentials in a four-team mini-tournament involving Spain, Czech Republic and Jamaica next month as preparations ramp up ahead of the global showpiece event on home soil later this year.
The upcoming Cup of Nations was announced on Thursday, with world No 7 Spain in particular presenting coach Tony Gustavsson an opportunity to run the rule over his side against top-class opposition ahead of the Women’s World Cup, which starts on 20 July in Australia and New Zealand.