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Sullivan: We came out with the Aussie spirit

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:57:38 +0000

CommBank Junior Matildas defender Rubi Sullivan has praised her side's fighting spirit following their 3-1 defeat to two-time champions Spain at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™, while talking about the importance of team unity heading into their final Group F clash against Mexic

Karaberis: It feels amazing to score

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:21:39 +0000

CommBank Junior Matilda Frida Karaberis reflects on scoring for Australia at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™, pulling a goal back against two-time champions Spain in a 3-1 defeat.With Australia trailing 3-0 against Spain in their Group F clash, 15-year-old Karaberis took matters

Vale Vickie Dean (née Kohen) (1956-2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Vickie Dean (née Kohen), a pioneering member of Australia's first women's national football team.Vickie was a member of the historic 1975 Australian Women's National Team, now recognised as the First Matildas, which represen

Spain defeat CommBank Junior Matildas 3-1 in second group stage game

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:39:34 +0000

The CommBank Junior Matildas have been defeated 3-1 by Spain in their second group stage game at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™.Frida Karaberis scored in the second half in a fighting effort against one of the favourites for the tournament.Head Coach Mike Cooper made two change

CommBank Junior Matildas Squad Update: 22nd October 2026

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:12:47 +0000

CommBank Junior Matildas goalkeeper Alyse Oppedisano has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during training and will take no further part in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.With the continued support of Football Australia and Sydney FC, Oppedisano will depart ca

The CommBank ParaMatildas defeat Finland 10-0 to advance to the final of the IFCPF Women's World Cup 2026

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:33:50 +0000

The CommBank ParaMatildas have defeated Finland 10-0 in the semi-final to advance to the final of the IFCPF Women's World Cup 2026.Carly Salmon and Annmarie De Uriarte scored four apiece, while Tamsin Colley and Eloise Northam were also on the scoresheet.There was one change to t

Bradshaw: It means everything

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:18:45 +0000

CommBank Junior Matilda, Charlotte Bradshaw, reflected on a special FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ debut, coming off the bench to score Australia's first-ever goal at the tournament in a 1–1 draw against Chile.With Australia trailing 1-0 at halftime, Bradshaw was introduced in the

CommBank Junior Matildas draw 1-1 with Chile in historic first FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup™ point

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:00:39 +0000

The CommBank Junior Matildas have come from behind to draw 1-1 with Chile in their opening game of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.Charlotte Bradshaw's second-half goal earned the side their first-ever point in their first game at the tournament.Head Coach Mike Cooper named an ex

Pearson: We really played like Aussies

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:15:40 +0000

Australian captain and FIFA Player of the Match, Willa Pearson, praised the Aussie spirit of her team after the CommBank Junior Matildas secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Chile in their historic FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026™ debut.Competing at the tournament for

CommBank ParaMatildas defeat Netherlands 13-0 to finish IFCPF Women's World Cup group stage on a high

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:39:38 +0000

The CommBank ParaMatildas have finished their group stage campaign with a 13-0 victory over the Netherlands.Annmarie de Uriarte added five to her considerable goal-scoring total, while Trinity McPhie scored a hat-trick, Lainee Harrison and Katelyn Smith struck braces, and Leah Sp

How to Watch the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026™

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:00:46 +0000

The CommBank Junior Matildas' FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026™ campaign begins on Tuesday, 20 October (AEDT) against Chile and here is everything you need to know about how you can watch the action.Australia secured its historic qualification at the AFC U-17 Women's Asia

CommBank Pararoos fight back to secure 3-3 draw against Chile

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:57:37 +0000

The CommBank Pararoos finished their IFCPF Men's World Cup group stage campaign by picking up a point, coming from behind to secure a 3-3 draw with Chile.Luc Launder scored a brace, including the late equaliser, while Daniel Campbell came off the bench to score in the second half

CommBank ParaMatildas defeat Colombia 8-0 in second group stage game

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:45:40 +0000

The CommBank ParaMatildas defeated Colombia 8-0 in the second group stage game of the IFCPF Women's World Cup on Sunday morning (AEDT).Leah Spaine scored four goals on debut, while Trinity McPhie and Georgia Beikoff both scored braces to complete the comprehensive victory.All fiv

The CommBank ParaMatildas have defeated Ireland 19-0 to begin their IFCPF Women's World Cup title defence.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:45:40 +0000

Annmarie De Uriarte scored eight in the comprehensive victory, while Georgia Beikoff scored four, and both Carly Salmon and Eloise Northam added hat tricks.Head Coach Charlotte Ercil named an experienced starting five to begin the tournament.

CommBank Pararoos suffer heartbreaking loss to Spain

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:40 +0000

The CommBank Pararoos suffered a heartbreaking defeat in game two of their IFCPF Men's World Cup campaign, a stoppage time goal consigning them to a 2-1 loss to Spain.Daniel Campbell scored late in the second half, but it wasn't enough to prevent defeat against the World No.8 sid