We are officially less than a week out from the beginning of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games – how on earth did the time fly by so fast? Our Aussie Olympians are already on the ground in France – including the beloved Matildas squad, ready to take on the world stage once more after their heroic performance at last August's FIFA Women's World Cup on home turf.
Who is their first match against?
The Matildas will go head-to-head with the German women's football team at Stade de Marseille in just three days' time.
When is the match against Germany?
For Australians on the East Coast, you'll be able to catch the Matildas vs Germany game this Friday 26 July at 3am (AEST).
Where can I watch it?
In Australia, you can watch or stream the game live via Channel Nine and Stan Sports. For more information, check out the Matildas website.
Who else will the Matildas play at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The Matildas will take on Germany, Zambia and the United States in Group B at the Paris Olympics women's football tournament.
The two teams who achieve the most points from this group will continue to the next stage: the knockout round (very similarly to the way the Women's World Cup was structured last year).
It's a tough group to play in – but aren't they all. The Matildas are currently ranked 12th in the world, while USA and Germany are ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.
The @Olympics groups are set! 🫡
See you at #Paris2024! 🇫🇷👋 pic.twitter.com/YqVHrmyh4U
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) March 20, 2024
Meanwhile, Group A will see France, Colombia, Canada and New Zealand go head-to-head. While in Group C, Spain, Japan, Nigeria and Brazil will face off for a spot in the finals.
Who is on the Matildas squad for the 2024 Olympic Games?
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson, narrowed down the current Matildas squad to a succinct 18 players for the tournament (sadly, still sans golden girl Sam Kerr, who is out recovering from an ACL injury). Here's what the team looks like:
Keepers
- Mackenzie Arnold
- Teagan Micah
Defenders
- Steph Catley (Captain)
- Ellie Carpenter
- Alanna Kennedy
- Clare Polkinghorne
- Clare Hunt
- Kaitlyn Torpey
Midfielders
- Kyra Cooney-Cross
- Mary Fowler
- Katrina Gorry
- Emily Van Egmond (Vice Captain)
- Clare Wheeler
- Tameka Yallop
Forwards
- Hayley Raso
- Caitlin Foord
- Michelle Heyman
- Cortnee Vine
You can see all the team stats like player ages, number of Olympics tournaments and positions on the Matildas website.
Get tickets to see the Matildas at the 2024 Olympics now
Happen to be passing through France in late July? Tickets to the Matildas games against the USA, Germany and either Morocco or Zambia are on sale now at the Olympics 2024 website.
