Matildas use NZ friendlies to ramp up Asian Cup prep
Caitlin Ford is confident a two-game series against New Zealand is the perfect way to sharpen the Matildas ahead of next year’s intercontinental tournament.
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Matildas prepare to face New Zealand with one eye on Asian Cup
Ahead of two friendlies against their trans-Tasman rivals, the Matildas are mindful they cannot waste any time in the build-up to next year’s Asian Cup.
Socceroos get major World Cup advantage ahead of draw reveal
Australia are set to benefit from a new-look tournament, but a dangerous option still looms.
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.
Socceroos get lucky with place in second highest pot for World Cup draw
Australia’s path out of the group stage at next year’s World Cup has, theoretically, been simplified but a Group of Death remains a possibility
It’s pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw
Australia have avoided some of soccer’s most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features…
Socceroos secure lucky break with Pot 2
Football: FIFA has confirmed the Socceroos will be placed in Pot 2 for next month’s World Cup draw, delivering a boost to Australia’s knockout stage hopes.
Confirmed! Australia in Pot 2 as FIFA explains how World Cup draw will work
The Socceroos’ place in Pot 2 for the FIFA World Cup draw on Saturday December 6 AEDT has been confirmed by FIFA overnight, in an announcement which also revealed that top seeds Spain and Argentina will be placed on the…
Socceroos get lucky break ahead of FIFA World Cup draw
The Socceroos’ chances of reaching the knockout stages at next year’s FIFA World Cup have received a massive early boost with confirmation Australia will be placed in the second highest pot at next month’s tournament draw.
‘It’s driving us’: The deep meaning March 2026 has for Matildas’ golden generation
They’ve come so close. Fourth at the 2023 World Cup. Fourth at the 2020 Olympic Games. It’s not quite the last dance for all of the legendary cohort of Matildas in 2026. But March’s Asian Cup is a tantalising opportunity…