Australia

Two wins from two represented a welcome reprieve for a Matildas side low on confidence. But, with a home Asian Cup now just months away, the coaching cloud continues to loom over Australia's national team.

Teagan Micah pulls off a brilliant save as the Matildas build momentum ahead of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026.

With Sam Kerr in the stands, the Matildas earned a morale-boosting win over South Korea as they continue preparations for the Asian Cup.

The Matildas have kicked off their 2026 Asian Cup preparations with a 1-0 win on home soil over local rivals South Korea.

Star Matildas Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso will not play for Australia in their two friendlies against Asian rivals South Korea this week.

Sam Kerr has avoided being stripped of the Matildas captaincy after meeting with the Football Australia board, with the striker finally joining the Australian women's team in camp.

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is on the cusp of a return to action after being named in Chelsea's Champions League squad.

A roundtable of ESPN experts gather to discuss the state of women's sports in Australia, what's worked, what hasn't, and where to next to celebrate International Women's Day.

Mary Konstantopoulos discusses why full-time professionalism and standards of facilities for female athletes will drive the rising standard of women's sport.

Isadora Mcleay and Brittany Mitchell discuss how male athletes in Australia can help promote women's sport, as seen by Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.