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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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Australia urged to offer to host 2027 Asian Cup amid uncertainty over Saudi Arabia event

Former Socceroo Craig Foster calls for government to support FA bid after AFC postpone the tournament draw as Middle East conflict spreads

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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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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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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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Ex-Matilda at heart of Japan's global domination plan

Leah Blayney is the ex-Matilda hoping to kickstart a new era of global domination for Japan as they head into an Asian Cup final clash with Australia.

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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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Bees, flies, flowers: Japan coach's Asian Cup verdict

Nils Nielsen has drawn on some colourful analogies to discuss the difference between Japan and Australia's varied Women's Asian Cup form.

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Aussie bid to host men's Asian Cup faces rethink

Australia's hopes of hosting either the 2031 or 2035 men's Asian Cup will have to be rethought after the continent's soccer confederation halted all bidding.

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Record crowds, empty seats and the Matildas in a dream final: has the Women’s Asian Cup been a success?

Tournament organisers point to strong TV audiences and reaching a wider range of fans even as Australia have failed to sell out matches on home soil

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Japan’s ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women’s Asian Cup final

The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday’s final against hosts Australia as clear favourites

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Beating Japan is not 'mission impossible': Catley

Steph Catley knows the Matildas face a tough Japanese opponent in the Asian Cup final, but believes Australia's defence will be up to the task.

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Why Sam Kerr could barely celebrate win over China

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has already scored four goals for the tournament, and she hopes more will come in Saturday night's Women's Asian Cup final.

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Hayley Raso no-show just tactical: Montemurro

The Matildas are into the Women's Asian Cup final, but eyebrows were raised when Hayley Raso was an unused substitute in the 2-1 semi-final win over China.

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Kerr and Foord propel improved Matildas past China to Women’s Asian Cup final

Plucky Australia beat defending champions 2-1 and will face either Japan or South Korea in Saturday decider

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Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final

Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr have scored either side of half-time as the Matildas beat China 2-1 to set up an Asian Cup final against either South Korea or Japan.

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Trump critic, author, coach: meet Japan's Nils Nielsen

Meet anti-Trump Greenlander and part-time children's author Nils Nielsen, the mastermind behind Japan's Women's Asian Cup campaign.

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