Australia

Iran will play in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after securing the final qualification spot on Saturday.

Chief football officer Ernie Merrick has become the latest high-profile figure to depart Football Australia as the organisation experiences further upheaval following the exit of former chief executive James Johnson.

Joe Montemurro's first four games as coach delivered a mixed bag of results. So what does this mean for the Matildas moving forward?

Charli Grant has saved the Matildas from further embarrassment, the defender bundling in a stoppage-time goal to lift Australia to a 3-2 victory over Panama at HBF Park in Perth.

Joe Montemurro has promised to ring in the changes yet again as his inexperienced Matildas attempt to bounce back to form in Tuesday night's rematch with Panama in Perth.

Veteran striker Michelle Heyman has fluffed a last-gasp chance to score the equaliser as the Matildas suffered a shock 1-0 loss to world No.56 Panama in Bunbury.

Michelle Heyman gave the Matildas the lead after a slick second-half move, but a late Slovenia goal denied them victory in Sunday night's friendly.

The Matildas may have slipped to a 1-1 friendly draw with Slovenia, but the foundation of a long-term strategy is already abundantly clear.

A 91st-minute strike from Mirjam Kastelec has earned Slovenia a 1-1 draw with the Matildas in Perth, denying Joe Montemurro two wins from two games as Australian coach and spoiling an improved performance from the hosts.

ESPN's The Far Post discuss the relief Matildas striker Holly McNamara will be feeling after finally scoring her first international goal in Australia's 3-0 win over Slovenia.