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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

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

"We move on": Matildas open Asian Cup with scrappy win

The Matildas thrashed the Philippines 8-0 in 2023, but their Asian Cup opener was far less fruitful as Australia posted a 1-0 win via Sam Kerr's early header.

AAP · Mar 1

Sam Kerr header delivers Matildas win over Philippines in Women’s Asian Cup opener

Australia defeat Philippines 1-0 in first Group A match thanks to a goal from the captain in 14th minute as hosts dominate

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

Philippines aim to annoy and beat their Matildas idols

The Philippines are big underdogs, but coach Mark Torcaso is backing his girls to beat some of their idols in Sunday's match against the Matildas.

AAP · Feb 28

Human rights issues swirl around the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27

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.

AAP · Feb 27

Home ground disadvantage? How sleep and travel could impact the Matildas

On paper, the Matildas should have a major advantage playing on home soil for the upcoming Women’s Asian Cup.

The Conversation · Feb 27

Refreshed Fowler ready to unleash on her unfrozen knees

There were fears Mary Fowler would miss the Women's Asian Cup after suffering a serious knee injury in April, but the 23-year-old is fit and ready to fire.

AAP · Feb 27

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 · Feb 26

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 · Feb 26