Injury heartbreak for Matildas veteran before Asian Cup Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop will require surgery on a serious hamstring injury, all but ending her hopes of playing at the Women's Asian Cup. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Asian Cup crack behind Matilda's A-League Women move Chloe Logarzo Berryhill is back in the A-League Women with a point to prove and the Women's Asian Cup in her sights. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Matildas sweat on stalwart's hamstring scans before Cup Brisbane Roar and Matildas attacking midfielder Tameka Yallop is hoping to receive good news after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the Asian Cup. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
'A huge difference': Kerr plots Matildas cup glory Matildas captain Sam Kerr is heartened by her influential outing in a win over New Zealand, but says the best should come in the Asian Cup in March. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
High-fives all round for the Matildas as they crush New Zealand in friendly Goals from Amy Sayer and Hayley Raso set up 5-0 win as Australia boost confidence ahead of Asian Cup showpiece The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025
Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro The Matildas have registered a huge win over New Zealand in their penultimate game before next year's home Asian Cup. AAP · Nov 28, 2025
Women’s Asian Cup 2026: Host, venues, format, teams and everything you need to know With the biggest women’s football competition in Asia and Australia kicking off, will the Matildas finally win on home soil? FourFourTwo · Nov 27, 2025
Matildas to ramp up Asian Cup prep in NZ friendlies While their immediate sights are on friendlies against New Zealand, star Caitlin Foord says the Matildas are focused on their final Asian Cup preparations. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
Montemurro's Matildas seek positives as Asian Cup looms The Matildas have two matches left before their Asian Cup campaign starts, with their UK games not having answered all of coach Joe Montemurro's questions. AAP · Oct 29, 2025
'Would be a dream come true': Sam Kerr's big ambition Sam Kerr is back with the Matildas and ready to start taking big steps towards a dream of lifting silverware with the current group of players. AAP · Oct 24, 2025
Australia targets offshore wagering threat with major sporting events on horizon Sports integrity experts to improve collaboration to combat illegal betting with Women’s Asian Cup next global event to come with increased risk The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025
National task force launched to combat match-fixing Sport Integrity Australia is setting up a national task force to address potential match-fixing, with the 2026 Women's Asian Cup its first project. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
New-look Pakistan are making up for lost time with British-born footballers The Green Shirts went up in the rankings after the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers with the side ushered along by players who had yet to visit the country The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025
Show us the money: global union's call for Asian Cup Just over six months out from the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign, the global players' union has called for equal prize money to the men's tournament. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025 ‘This is for every girl in Bangladesh’: debutants dream big at Asian Cup The team’s 18-year-old captain, Afeida Khandaker, says her team ‘are only just getting started’ by reaching the tournament
AAP · Aug 6, 2025 McVeigh stars as Boomers prove too strong for Koreans Australia have begun their Asian Cup defence with a convincing 97-61 win over South Korea in Jeddah, marking a winning start for new coach Adam Caporn.
AAP · Jul 29, 2025 Injured Matildas 'X-factor' set for Asian Cup return Matildas star Mary Fowler is on track to make her comeback from a knee reconstruction in time for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup alongside captain Sam Kerr.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025 Asian Cup: tough draw for Matildas, but chance to banish ghosts of India South Korea match will revive bitter memories of 2022 exit as Australia seek to find the right blend before next March
AAP · Jul 28, 2025 Matildas to face South Korea in Asian Cup group stage Hosts Australia have been grouped with continental heavyweights South Korea in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.
AAP · Jun 20, 2025 Fresh faces: Montemurro unveils new-look Matildas squad New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has opened the door for A-League Women stars to push their case in the national team ahead of the 2026 Asian Cup.
AAP · May 30, 2025 New Matildas doco sheds light on game-changing 2010 win The Matildas' 2010 Asian Cup win is the focus of a new documentary ahead of Australia hosting the event, with players hoping the film has a big impact on fans.
AAP · May 7, 2025 Matildas great raring for another home Asian Cup Nineteen years on from the last time Australia hosted a Women's Asian Cup, former Matilda Sarah Walsh can't wait to see how big the 2026 version can be.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025 Mary Fowler’s ACL injury leaves Matildas facing up to Asian Cup without key weapon The star forward has quickly become the face of Australian football but is now in a race against time to be fit for the showpiece event on home soil
AAP · Apr 16, 2025 Asian Cup agony: Matildas star Fowler has ruptured ACL Mary Fowler appears in doubt for next year's home Asian Cup, with scans confirming the Matildas gun has suffered a serious knee injury in England.
AAP · Apr 7, 2025 Matildas in 'limbo' as coach search drags on With the 2026 Asian Cup on the horizon, Matildas captain Steph Catley admits players are feeling 'in limbo' without a permanent head coach at the helm.