Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

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Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup. (2026, August 27). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/matildas-follow-socceroo-footsteps-on-path-to-world-cup/107086632

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The Australian women's national soccer team, the Matildas, will face Colombia in two friendly matches ahead of the Women's World Cup, with a focus on developing young talent. According to Football Australia's executive director of football Heather Garriock, coach Joe Montemurro will take inspiration from Socceroos coach Tony Popovic's approach at the men's World Cup this year. The first match against Colombia is scheduled for November 28 in Canberra, with a second date and venue yet to be determined.

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The Australian women's national soccer team, the Matildas, will face Colombia in two matches ahead of the Women's World Cup next year. These games are part of a preparation effort led by coach Joe Montemurro, who is looking to give young players opportunities similar to those given by Socceroos coach Tony Popovic at the men's World Cup this year. The first match against Colombia will take place in Canberra on November 28, with the date and venue of the second game yet to be announced. This series of games is intended to help the Matildas prepare for the Women's World Cup, which is scheduled to occur at some point next year, although an exact date is not specified.

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Australia Colombia Matildas South American Women's World Cup

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Colombia GPE · 3× Matildas ORG · 2× Australia GPE · 1× Canberra GPE · 1× Football Australia's ORG · 1× Heather Garriock PERSON · 1× Joe Montemurro PERSON · 1× Socceroos ORG · 1× South American NORP · 1× Tony Popovic PERSON · 1×

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Matildas to face Colombia in two games as Australia prepares for Women's World Cup and beyond In short: The Matildas will face South American giants Colombia in two matches ahead of next year's Women's World Cup, with young talent a focus.

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🔮 Matildas to face Colombia in two games as Australia prepares for Women's World Cup and beyond In short: The Matildas will face South American giants Colombia in two matches ahead of next year's Women's World Cup, with young talent a focus.

2026-08-27 · ABC News (AU)

Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup · assertive framing

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talent → face → Cup

Heather Garriock, Football Australia's executive director of football says coach Joe Montemurro will look to emulate Socceroos coach Tony Popovic who gave younger players an opportunity at the men's World Cup this year. asserted

who → say → Cup

The date and venue of the second match are yet to be revealed. asserted

date → reveal → match