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Kerr's big Fowler call as Matildas star breaks drought

Joe Montemurro has taken his time to unleash a Matildas' frontline of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr -- and he's now reaping the rewards.

AAP · Mar 5

'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.

AAP · Mar 5

Matildas into quarter-finals but may come to rue lack of second half goals

Australia were frustrated as Iran kept it at 4-0 and now face South Korea in a decider to top Asian Cup group

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

Fowler on song as Matildas blitz Iran in Asian Cup win

A Mary Fowler goal and an Alanna Kennedy brace have set the Matildas on their way to a dominant 4-0 win over Iran.

AAP · Mar 4

Matildas drop 'keeper hint as star firms for return

Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold could be left out of the Matildas' clash with Iran as midfielder Kyran Cooney-Cross prepares to return to national team action.

AAP · Mar 4

'We're concerned': Iranian star's tears over conflict

Iran's Sara Didar broke down in tears as she discussed the rapidly moving conflict in her homeland prior to their Women's Asian Cup clash with Australia.

AAP · Mar 4

Matildas effect 2.0? Why the Women’s Asian Cup is a huge moment for Australian soccer

The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup is the first major women’s soccer tournament Australia has hosted since the groundbreaking 2023 Women’s World Cup.

The Conversation · Mar 4

Matildas laud 'brave' Iranian opponents amid conflict

Rising Matildas star Amy Sayer says she admires and respects Iran's women for competing at the Women's Asian Cup despite the nation's ongoing conflict.

AAP · Mar 3

South Korea sound Matildas warning with win over Iran

South Korea's 3-0 win over Iran has put the Matildas on notice that they'll have a challenge on their hands to finish top of Group A at the Women's Asian Cup.

AAP · Mar 2

Matildas reveal goalies' concern after untimely niggle

The Matildas were forced to unleash their fourth-choice goalkeeper in their Asian Cup opener after a rotten run of luck that's cut down three custodians.

AAP · Mar 1