When are the Matildas playing at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here are the match dates
4 months, 4 weeks ago

When are the Matildas playing at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here are the match dates

ABC  

The Matildas will play at least three games at the Paris Games, having secured their ticket earlier this year. So here are the Australian dates for the team's first three matches: Friday, July 26: Australia vs Germany RESULT: Matildas lost 3-0 Australia vs Germany Monday, July 29: Australia vs Zambia RESULT: Matildas win 6-5 Australia vs Zambia Thursday, August 1: Australia vs USA Depending on how they go, the Matildas may play further matches from August 4. Here's the full draw: Group A: France, Canada, Colombia and New Zealand France, Canada, Colombia and New Zealand Group B: Australia, USA, Zambia and Germany Australia, USA, Zambia and Germany Group C: Spain, Japan, Nigeria and Brazil The top two teams from each group and the two best third-placed teams will go on to play in the knockout finals from August 4. Matildas squad: Mackenzie Arnold Ellie Carpenter Steph Catley Kyra Cooney-Cross Caitlin Foord Mary Fowler Katrina Gorry Michelle Heyman Clare Hunt Alanna Kennedy Teagan Micah Clare Polkinghorne Hayley Raso Kaitlyn Torpey Emily van Egmond Cortnee Vine Clare Wheeler Tameka Yallop Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson had plenty of talent to choose from when filling his 18-woman squad, despite injuries sidelining some mainstays. Captain Steph Catley, vice-captains Emily van Egmond and Ellie Carpenter, plus Mackenzie Arnold, Caitlin Foord, Alanna Kennedy, Clare Polkinghorne and Tameka Yallop will all take part in their third Olympic campaign.

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Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Who are the Matildas playing next? When is their next game?

ABC  

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Paris Olympics 2024: The Matildas, the Boomers and many more Australian teams bid for Olympic gold
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: The Matildas, the Boomers and many more Australian teams bid for Olympic gold

ABC  

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5 months ago

From Bonmati to Marta: Five top footballers to watch at Paris Olympics 2024

Al Jazeera  

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games the golden goal at Australian Swimming Trials in Brisbane
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ABC  

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Victoria defends call not to bid to host Matildas matches for 2026 Women's Asian Cup
8 months ago

Victoria defends call not to bid to host Matildas matches for 2026 Women's Asian Cup

ABC  

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1 year, 3 months ago

Matildas move Olympic qualifier against Philippines to Perth Stadium due to high ticket demand

ABC  

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Attendance and ticket records keep growing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Attendance and ticket records keep growing at the 2023 Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia

Al Jazeera  

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Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia PM backs calls for public holiday if Matildas win FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu  

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Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France
1 year, 4 months ago

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr confident Women's World Cup dream can keep rolling after thrilling win over France

ABC  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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Daily Mail  

The Matildas are into the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time after beating France 7-6 on penalties. Mackenzie Arnold made three saves before Cortnee Vine converted the winning spot-kick to seal the quarter-final victory in the longest shootout ever in the tournament's history in front of 49,461 screaming fans at Suncorp Stadium. Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold …

MCG could show Matildas' quarter-final with France DURING Carlton vs Melbourne showdown as FIFA locks horns with venue chiefs over details
1 year, 4 months ago

MCG could show Matildas' quarter-final with France DURING Carlton vs Melbourne showdown as FIFA locks horns with venue chiefs over details

Daily Mail  

The MCG, SCG and Optus Stadium in Perth will all turn into World Cup live sites before and after they host AFL games on Saturday so fans can see the must-watch Matildas' World Cup quarter-final against France. The MCG, SCG and Optus Stadium in Perth will all turn into World Cup live sites on Saturday The AFL is considering showing …

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1 year, 5 months ago

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ABC  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Matildas hopes to build on win streak in friendlies against Scotland, England

The Hindu  

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Matildas' opening 2023 Women's World Cup game against Republic of Ireland to be moved to Stadium Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Matildas' opening 2023 Women's World Cup game against Republic of Ireland to be moved to Stadium Australia

ABC  

The Matildas will kick off their 2023 Women's World Cup campaign in front of a potential record crowd, with FIFA confirming their opening group match against the Republic of Ireland will be moved to the tournament's biggest venue, Stadium Australia. Key points: The opening group-stage game will now take place at a venue almost double the size of the original …

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2 years ago

The Journey to the Cup: What you need to know as we prepare for Australia & New Zealand 2023

New York Times  

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Matildas to face Republic of Ireland, Nigeria and Canada as 2023 Women's World Cup draw is announced
2 years, 2 months ago

Matildas to face Republic of Ireland, Nigeria and Canada as 2023 Women's World Cup draw is announced

ABC  

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Matildas to play Sweden in FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up in Melbourne
2 years, 4 months ago

Matildas to play Sweden in FIFA Women's World Cup warm-up in Melbourne

ABC  

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