Matildas Open Asian Cup

The Australian women's national team, the Matildas, will host the Women's Asian Cup 2026, beginning with their opening match against the Philippines. Despite discussions of generational change under coach Joe Montemurro, the team's 26-player squad contains many experienced players familiar to fans.

The tournament is being held across Perth, the Gold Coast, and Sydney, providing home advantage for the Matildas. This comes after the team's previous notable performance in the semifinal against England approximately three years ago.