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'Monkey off my back': Kerr rejoices after drought ends

Sam Kerr's winner against the Philippines has not only kick-started the Matildas' Asian Cup lift-off but also injected fresh confidence into the great striker.

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Joe Montemurro hopes focus is on football for Iran’s women at Asian Cup

Joe Montemurro wants the focus before his Australia team’s match against Iran on Thursday to be on football, not the Middle East conflict

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Matildas set off on Asian Cup journey to prove home sequel can be better than the original

The 2023 World Cup entranced Australia but continental showpiece could end in a fairytale with only four sides that should trouble the host nation

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Matildas full of mysteries ahead of Asian Cup opener

Mystery surrounds the availability of Mackenzie Arnold and Kyra Cooney-Cross for Australia's Asian Cup opener while another player has been ruled out.

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Matildas face injury crisis on eve of Asian Cup opener against Philippines

Uncertainty grows around fitness of goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold as Australia coach Joe Montemurro refuses to confirm lineup in Perth

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Matildas sweat after goalkeeper's early exit

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold has left the training track early, raising doubts about her fitness for the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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'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

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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.

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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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'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.

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The Aussie who wants to crash Matildas' Asian Cup party

The Philippines' Australian coach Mark Torcaso is adamant his team has what it takes to upset the Matildas in the opening game of the Asian Cup.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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Matildas sweep New Zealand in Adelaide as Sam Kerr makes long-awaited return

Goals from Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso seal win as superstar’s comeback brightens tough year for Australia

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Matildas outclass NZ with Kerr on song in home cameo

The Matildas have downed New Zealand 2-0 in their friendly in Adelaide, with captain Sam Kerr showing promising signs in her first home match for two years.

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