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UNCOVERED: 7 - The Untold Story

From Women’s World Cup euphoria to Olympic despair: how did the Matildas get here?

The 2023 tournament was a defining moment in Australian football but there have been more troughs than peaks on the way to a home Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU

Roma defender set to become Matildas ace at Asian Cup

Matildas defender Winonah Heatley is ready to use lessons learned from her painful Olympics snub when she lines up in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup..

AAP

Women’s Asian Cup 2026: all you need to know about the tournament in Australia

Which cities are hosting games? Where can you watch? Is Sam Kerr fit and back in form? Can the Matildas win? Our complete guide to the tournament

The Guardian - AU

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Minimal preparation doesn't faze Matildas goalkeeper

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is still in pre-season with her club but believes she has the game time behind her to deliver at the Asian Cup.

AAP

A man named Tracy helps Milicic solve a Chinese puzzle

A refreshed Ante Milicic is eager to return to Australia with China at the Women's Asian Cup. But one key member of staff holds the key to his success.

AAP

Morning Mail: PM evacuated over bomb threat, nearly 60% would consider voting One Nation, Trump prepares State of the Union

PM forced to leave The Lodge for three hours after security alarm last night; Hanson’s party eating into Labor and Coalition support

The Guardian - AU

Women’s Asian Cup 2026: complete guide to all 26 Matildas players

Everything you need to know about every Australian squad member in the football tournament hosted by Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast

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Matildas have had enough time together to deliver: Raso

Hayley Raso is confident the Matildas can meet high expectations at the Asian Cup despite limited time under coach Joe Montemurro.

AAP

'Silencing mechanism': ex-Matildas slam new FA platform

Relations between ex-Matildas and Football Australia have soured further on the eve of the Women's Asian Cup over the introduction of a new ticketing platform.

AAP

After the Milan Cortina medals, what comes next for Australian winter sports?

Milan Cortina 2026 was Australia’s most successful Winter Olympics.

The Conversation

Elation and devastation: Lincoln nabs Matildas call-up

Teagan Micah's ongoing concussion issues means 21-year-old goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln has been handed a late Matildas call-up for the Women's Asian Cup.

AAP

Fresh Matildas blow as star pulls out of Asian Cup

Teagan Micah's unfortunate run with concussion has forced the goalkeeper to pull out of Australia's Women's Asian Cup squad.

AAP

Matildas golden generation given last shot at silverware but next wave are key to Asian Cup hopes

Australia veterans led by Sam Kerr have a rare second chance to lift a trophy on home soil as well as responsibility to pass down a torch that is still alight

The Guardian - AU

'Buzz in the air': Matildas settle Asian Cup squad

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is dismissing any concern about a star player's limited preparation for the looming Asian Cup.

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Matildas gamble on Mary Fowler’s fitness as Women’s Asian Cup squad named

Sam Kerr among 26 players selected but injured Charli Grant misses out while Australia open the tournament against Philippines in Perth on 1 March

AAP

Fowler firms but luckless Matilda faces Asian Cup exile

Joe Montemurro has finalised his Women's Asian Cup squad with one Matilda's luckless run set to continue.

AAP

No Fowler, bit part for Kerr in WSL as Asian Cup looms

Newly-crowned world champions Arsenal, with Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord on board, have now toppled runaway leaders Man City, minus Mary Fowler, in the WSL.

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Injured winger Freier no chance to join Asian Cup squad

Winger Sharn Freier has a confirmed ACL injury which will require surgery, ruling her out of making an immediate return for the national side.

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Aussie coach's major Asian Cup advantage over Matildas

A month of finetuning his Chinese side in an intense camp should set Australian coach Ante Milicic in good stead to claim the country's 10th Asian Cup.

AAP

Aspiring Matildas bolter nets record move to Juventus

Annalise Rasmussen is nearing a maiden Matildas call-up after earning a move to Juventus following a stellar season for the Central Coast Mariners.

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Mary Fowler back in business on Man City's landmark day

The Matildas have been given a huge boost with the return of Mary Fowler to action in the Women's Super League in England after her long injury absence.

AAP

'Lagging behind': Matildas star delivers wake-up call

Matildas midfielder Clare Wheeler says Australia is at risk of becoming a second-rate player in the rapidly-expanding world of women's football.

AAP

Sth Korea boycott would be 'devastating' for Asian Cup

Women's Asian Cup boss Sarah Walsh expects a resolution to South Korea's player boycott threat, saying their withdrawal would be devastating.

AAP

Injury fears for Matilda as Roar draw with Mariners

Matildas speedster Sharn Freier was injured as Brisbane Roar drew 2-2 with Central Coast in a dramatic A-League Women clash.

AAP

Sam Kerr ready to put 'icing on cake' at home Asian Cup

Sam Kerr will be the face of the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, and the star striker is hungry to ensure the Matildas walk away with the trophy on home soil.

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