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'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home

As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.

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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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Matildas next generation take charge in Fifa Series rout over Malawi

Australia defeat Scorchers 5-0 in Nairobi as second-half substitutes inject much-needed energy and McKenna scores on debut in final minute

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Marty Sheargold Claims He Was Booted From Podcasting Studio Over Controversial Matildas Remarks

“I booked in a [podcasting] space, I paid five weeks in advance. After the first week, someone at that podcasting space has decided, and these were the words they used, ‘his values don’t align with ours'."

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Sam Kerr edges toward Chelsea exit after reportedly signing with US club Denver Summit

Australian striker expected to return to NWSL and join ambitious new club despite pouring doubt on transfer with cryptic social media post

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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’

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr shoots down Chelsea exit and US signing report

Australia captain Sam Kerr has been quick to pour doubt on a report that she'll leave Chelsea to join American club Denver Summit at the end of the season.

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Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.

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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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Sam Kerr casts aside Asian Cup misery to fire Chelsea

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has scored one and teed up Chelsea's winner as she returned in style following Australia's Women's Asian Cup disappointment.

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Cooney-Cross to miss rest of season for Arsenal

Kyra Cooney-Cross won't play for Arsenal again this season as she stays in Australia to be with her sick mum, but Caitlin Foord is back firing for the Gunners.

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Roar close on ALW finals berth with big Perth win

Brisbane Roar have fought past Perth Glory for a 5-2 win as they close in on an A-League Women finals berth.

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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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Morning Mail: threats of escalation from US and Tehran; outrage over Legal Aid appointee; outsourced workers treated ‘like battery hens’

Iran threatens to destroy Middle East infrastructure; former detective joins Queensland’s Legal Aid board; outsourced ATO workers allege poor working conditions

The Guardian - AU

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 Women’s Asian Cup was a major success for Australian soccer, despite the Matildas’ heartbreaker

There was a lot of talk about winning trophies in the lead-up to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup final, in which the Matildas were narrowly defeated by Japan 1–0 in Saturday night’s final.

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Matildas rise to a grand occasion but are left to rue the goal that never came

Australia had Japan on the back foot for long periods but a flurry of shots were scuffed, saved and blocked in a narrow Women’s Asian Cup final defeat

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Japan 1-0 Australia: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final - as it happened

A first-half wonder goal from Maika Hamano was enough for Japan to win the Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia

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