A 25-player CommBank Matildas squad has been named to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations to be hosted across New South Wales later this month.
The six-match tournament will kick off at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford on Thursday, 16 February with Match Day 2 in Sydney on Sunday, 19 February before the Cup of Nations concludes on Wednesday, 22 February in Newcastle.
“The first camp of the year is always an exciting prospect following a lengthy break from the team environment, and in a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ year, it adds a little more anticipation,” CommBank…
The Socceroos' historic victory against Peru, which sealed Australia’s place at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, had Australians glued to their screens with Network 10’s broadcast reaching 568,000 viewers nationally, making it the most-watched program of the morning with 70.2% share in Under 50s.
The winner takes all Intercontinental play-off, which kicked off at 4.00 am AEST on Tuesday, June 14, was a nail bitter from start to finish, with no goals scored after regulation time and extra time. However, it was the green and gold of the Socceroos who prevailed in a dramatic penalty shootout, 5-…
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas have marked their return home with a victory, defeating Brazil 3-1 at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta.
It was a special occasion for multiple reasons with Alanna Kennedy captaining the side in her 100th appearance and Tony Gustavsson earning a win on his first trip to Australia since becoming the head coach.
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas started the brightest, undoubtedly buoyed by the sounds of 15,270 fans in the stands, many singing the national anthem with them.
Tameka Yallop had a golden opportunity to open the scoring after…
Football Federation Australia today congratulated former Westfield Matildas star Cheryl Salisbury on being named for induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Salisbury is set to become the first female footballer to be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at this year’s ceremony in Melbourne on Thursday, 10 October.
She will join Australian football legends Ray Baartz, Harry Kewell, Peter Wilson, Alfred Quill, Joe Marston MBE and John Warren OAM MBE in the nation’s most prestigious sporting pantheon.
The former Matildas captain made her debut for Australia in 1994 and went on to…
Australian U23 Women’s National Team head coach Melissa Andreatta has named 22 players to a training camp hosted in Brisbane next week.
Taking place from 8 – 21 May, the assembly will be the first for the team in 2023 and will be held at the CommBank Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Team Base Camp, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre.
Andreatta expressed her anticipation of the domestic-based U23 squad coming together.
“Watching their strong performances over the 2022/23 A-League Women’s season fills me with excitement to bring this…
The CommBank Young Socceroos will begin their journey towards qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027™, with Head Coach Trevor Morgan selecting a 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualification Phase in Vientiane, Laos.Australia will face Laos, Malaysia and Indonesia as they look to secure their place at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™, where the continent’s representatives for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027™ will be determined.The qualification phase also provides players with valuable competitive international experience, an opportunity to build momentum ahead of…
The CommBank Pararoos and CommBank ParaMatildas are proud to announce the launch of the Undefeated Challenge, a peer-to-peer fundraising event designed to rally support and raise essential funds to send both teams to the 2024 IFCPF World Cup in Spain.The Undefeated Challenge is a week-long virtual event where participants can choose to run, walk, swim, ride or roll as far as they can in seven days from Monday 30 September to Sunday 6 October 2024 to raise vital funds to support the teams compete at the World Cup.START YOUR UNDEFEATED CHALLENGE TODAY - HERE! …
The twenty-second Annual General meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited was held at (3:00pm AEST) on Friday, 23 May 2025 at Football Australia’s offices, in Sydney and via videoconference. The AGM coincided with the release of the Football Australia 2024 Annual Report. During the AGM, members received and reviewed Football Australia’s Annual Report, which covered 12 months to 31 December 2024. Members also considered the Annual Budget for FY25 and discussed the organisation’s activities during the period. An election was held for a Director position on the Football Australia…
Australia has qualified for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ after finishing top of Group A in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers in Kuwait. Following victories over Mongolia (8-1) and India (10-1), Australia headed into the final match against hosts, Kuwait, needing to avoid defeat to guarantee qualification. Kuwait had also won its opening two matches, but due to superior goal difference Australia had the advantage of being able to secure top spot with a draw. Kuwait opened the scoring in the seventh minute but Australia replied through Corey Sewell six minutes later, the…
Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Graham Arnold has named his 23-man squad for the September FIFA International Men’s Window, with some fresh faces included for the clash with Mexico in Dallas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, 9 September.
The meeting with Mexico – currently ranked #12 in the FIFA World Rankings – follows the Subway Socceroos most recent match against reigning FIFA World Cup™ Champions, Argentina in Beijing.
Arnold’s senior brigade of Mat Ryan (AZ Alkmaar), Aziz Behich (Melbourne City FC), Milos Degenek (FK Crvena zvezda), Mitchell Duke (Fagiano Okayama) Jackson Irvine (…
Football Australia welcomes strong Federal Government support for FIFA Women’s World Cup™ legacy through elite women’s pathways and grassroots football development
Football Australia today welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to provide $12 million over two (2) years to support the progression of elite women’s football in Australia, as well as community engagement through the world game to cater for our vast community, including those from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Last night, the Federal Government announced that over the course of the next 24 months, it would…
Football Australia extends its heartfelt congratulations to the individuals recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List for their outstanding service to football and the broader Australian community. The Honours celebrate the contributions of Australians from all walks of life and among this year’s recipients are four individuals whose lifelong dedication has left an indelible mark on the game at local, state and national levels. Albert van Zetten – Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of AustraliaAwarded for significant service to local government, and to the…
Cook Government delivers on legacy for football in WANew $9.3 million Cook Government local investment in the world gameTotal package includes a $2.4 million grants program to improve facilities and infrastructure for the clubs participating in the NPL women’s competition$6.1 million towards an expansion to the recently completed State Football CentreSignificant investment in grassroots football to ensure lasting FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand legacyGrassroots football will benefit from a new $9.3 million funding commitment from the Cook Labor Government, to ensure Western…
Football Australia is delighted to confirm that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Football Committee has recommended Australia as the host association for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™.While certain formalities of the bidding process are in the midst of being finalised, the Committee has mandated the AFC Administration to confirm the award of the Hosting Rights once the evaluation of remaining requirements are finalised.The decision was made at the committee's second meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Friday 15 March on the eve of the AFC U20…
The Westfield Junior Matildas’ twelve day tour of the Pacific in August 2019 has been shortlisted for the Special Jury Prize at the Peace & Sport Awards in Monaco on December 12 2019.
Peace & Sport is an international organisation that develops peaceful communities through the power of sport, creating a safe, more equitable and inclusive world. The organisation’s patron is H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Images courtesy of Joseph Mayers
The Peace & Sport Awards recognise organisations and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to peace,…
Australia’s Socceroos created history in Hanoi on Tuesday, becoming the first nation in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to win ten (10) consecutive FIFA World Cup™ qualification matches in a single qualification campaign.
The green and gold’s 0-1 victory over the Golden Star Warriors at the My Dinh Stadium edged the Socceroos of 2019-to-2021 past Uzbekistan and Korea Republic, both of whom secured nine (9) successive FIFA World Cup™ qualification victories on the road to Russia 2018.
Australia’s string of wins, which stretches back to September 2019 when the Socceroos’ quest to…
Uzbekistan has defeated the Futsalroos 3-2 in their opening game of the Futsal Asian Cup, the first match in an AFC Futsal Asian Cup since 2016.Head coach Miles Downie selected a strong and experienced starting five to get the tournament underway. However, his best laid plans were almost immediately undone - Jordan Guerreiro was forced off with an injury within the first minute.Uzbekistan came out hard and the four-time runners up were applying the pressure in the early stages. Goalkeeper Domenic Badolato was regularly involved throughout the first half, showing his quality in the face of…
Australian football is set to celebrate the pioneers and key figures of the women’s game on the anniversary of the first recorded public match in 1921.
Kitted up in long socks, long-sleeved football jerseys, baggy shorts, and purpose worn football shoes, the Reds of North Brisbane took on the Blues of South Brisbane at the Gabba on 24 September 1921.
On the sideline 10,000 people watched on as the Reds marched to a 2-0 victory. Read more about the match here.
An image from the first public women's football match in Brisbane on September 24,…
Football doesn’t happen without volunteers.From early morning ground setup to late-night committee meetings, it’s the tireless work of volunteers across Australia that keeps our clubs thriving. These legends bring energy, heart, and dedication to every matchday, training session, and sausage sizzle.During National Volunteer Week (19–25 May), Football Australia joined the Australian Sports Commission to give #3CheersForVolunteers to the clubs that exemplify outstanding volunteer involvement. These clubs show that when passionate people come together, incredible things happen.Here are the…
