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Matildas face world No. 3 Germany in World Cup preparation friendly
Australia’s Matildas are playing Germany in a friendly in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Germany are ranked third in the world, while Australia are ranked 15th.
Both teams have qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, so the match is part of their preparation for that tournament.
Australia are without Mary Fowler, who withdrew for personal circumstances, as well as several players unavailable through injury.
Three uncapped players—Tori Tumeth, Courtney Newbon and Hana Lowry—are in the squad and could make their debuts.
The match opens Australia’s October international window.
The Matildas are also due to play Haiti on Wednesday.
Australia’s Matildas are playing world No. 3 Germany in a friendly as both teams prepare for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
The match is being played at BBBank Wildpark in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30am AEST, or 8:30pm local time.
Australia is ranked 15th in the world, while Germany is ranked third.
Mary Fowler, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Alanna Kennedy and Charlize Rule are unavailable for Australia.
- Who
- Australia’s Matildas and Germany’s national team.
- What
- They are playing a friendly as preparation for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
- When
- October 10, 2026; kick-off is scheduled for 5:30am AEST.
- Where
- BBBank Wildpark in Karlsruhe, Germany.
- Why
- Both teams are preparing for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, for which they have qualified.
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- Match
- Australia vs Germany friendly
- Germany ranking
- Third in the world
- Australia ranking
- 15th in the world
- Venue
- BBBank Wildpark, Karlsruhe
- Kick-off
- 5:30am AEST on October 10, 2026
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