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Newcastle Herald
National
Craig Kerry

Newcastle to host Matildas in World Cup warm-up against Jamaica

Australian captain Sam Kerr in action against the US at McDonald Jones Stadium in November 2021. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

Hunter football fans will have the chance to see the Matildas perform in their own backyard next month in what will be one of the national women's team's last home matches in preparation for the World Cup.

Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium will host the last of three double-headers of the four-team Cup of Nations tournament on Wednesday, February 22, which finishes with the Matildas taking on Jamaica from 7.10pm. The earlier match features Czechia against Spain (3pm).

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