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Why Matildas had to decline clash with world superpower

The Matildas were set to face one of the superpowers of women's football in the run towards next year's World Cup but a scheduling clash has forced a change.

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Matildas lock in European friendly ahead of World Cup

The Matildas are getting closer to next year's Women's World Cup and have secured an important friendly match for their preparation.

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SOC:'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says he learnt valuable lessons for next year's World Cup in the two friendlies against Mexico.

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'Now we know': Matildas boss on Mexican lessons

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says he learnt valuable lessons for next year's World Cup in the two friendlies against Mexico.

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Australia 3-1 Mexico: Matildas win women’s international football friendly – as it happened

Caitlin Foord ended her 150th match with a goal as Australia defeated the visitors 3-1 in a much improved performance

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Matildas want polish, response after Mexican surprise

The Matildas will attempt to adapt to Mexico's unusual tactics, and covert their opportunities, in their Sydney rematch.

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SPO:Matildas stunned on home soil in upset loss to Mexico

The Matildas have suffered a shock defeat to Mexico on home soil, with a candid Joe Montemurro pinning the blame on poor decision-making.

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Matildas' secret weapon unveiled ahead of Mexico clash

The Matildas insist Mexico are a team much harder to beat than the FIFA rankings suggest in the lead-up to their first friendly in Newcastle on Saturday.

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Big guns return as Matildas call up teen goalkeeper

Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley are back in the Matildas' squad for games against Mexico, while a teenager has been called up.

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Yallop eyeing Matildas return after injury heartbreak

Midfielder Tameka Yallop is looking to use Brisbane Roar's finals campaign as a springboard to make the Matildas' 2027 World Cup squad .

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75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

The Matildas have completed a victorious FIFA Series trip to Africa, beating Kenya 2-0 in a testing final, fired by Sam Kerr's 75th international goal.

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Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

The Matildas have quickly got back into their stride after their Asian Cup let-down, with coach Joe Montemurro sure they're helping grow soccer in Africa.

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No more Matildas or Socceroos blockbuster matches if top teams won’t make the trip

The pressure is on Football Australia to sustain interest in the national sides but luring elite opposition to play friendlies at home is ‘bloody difficult’

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Matildas stars return to squad for friendlies as Joe Montemurro builds to 2027 World Cup

Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord named as Mary Fowler rested after Asian Cup with Australia to play 153rd-ranked Malawi followed by India or Kenya

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Fowler, Carpenter missing from Matildas squad

Mary Fowler and Ellie Carpenter will be among the big names missing when the Matildas take on some lowly ranked opponents in Africa this month.

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The Matildas’ coach wants the side to face the world’s best – so why are they playing Malawi next?

In the afterglow of the Asian Cup, Australia will begin preparations for the 2027 Women’s World Cup with a friendly series alongside three low-ranked teams

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FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

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The Matildas’ near misses sting but their Asian Cup final suggests this great team are not done

There was talk of this being a last hurrah at home for a golden generation of Matildas. But their performance showed a glimmer of something else

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Matildas rally behind Foord as Kerr faces club limbo

While Sam Kerr's club future is in limbo, the Matildas have thrown their support around Caitlin Foord after a forgetful night in their Asian Cup final loss.

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The end? Coach feels Matildas era has only just begun

Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to use their Women's Asian Cup final loss to Japan as a springboard to more success.

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Kennedy's 'sad' admission as Matildas fall short

Alanna Kennedy is adamant the Matildas can lick their wounds from their Asian Cup final defeat and rebound at next year's World Cup.

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Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner wins third Women’s Asian Cup crown

Australia fall short despite multiple attempts on goal as Maika Hamano’s shot from outside the box proves the difference in Japan’s 1-0 victory in Sydney

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Misery for Matildas as Japan claim Women's Asian Cup

The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign has ended in heartache after losing 1-0 to Japan in the final.

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‘We need to believe’: Matildas embrace underdogs tag for last shot at home glory in Women’s Asian Cup

Time is running out for the Australia team led by captain Sam Kerr to win a major trophy as they prepare to meet a red-hot Japan in the final on Saturday

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Matildas dismiss Kerr concern amid no-show, knee scare

Joe Montemurro is adamant Sam Kerr is fit for the Women's Asian Cup final despite the captain's pre-match press conference absence and a heavily-bandaged knee.

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