The Matildas are back on the hunt for glory as they take the first step towards securing a glory with qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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The national treasures will take on Iran on Thursday, Philippines on Sunday, before taking on Taiwan next week
Sellout crowds of about 100,000 fans are expect to turn out to watch them across the three games, a huge increase from when they last played in Perth, where 7549 watched them beat Thailand 5-0 in 2018.
The sold out games against Iran and Taiwan will take place at HBF Park, with a capacity of 20,500. After a rush of ticket sales, the Philippines game was moved to the now sold out 60,000 seat Optus Stadium.
How to watch
All Matildas Olympic Qualifiers will be broadcast live and for free on Network 10.
Viewers in NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas and SA can watch the games on Channel 10, with 10 Bold broadcasting them in WA, Qld and NT.
All the Olympic qualifier matches in Perth will also be available on Paramount+.
When to watch
Australia v Iran
- Thursday, 26 October 2023
- Kick-off: 10.00pm AEDT (7.00pm AWST)
- Venue: HBF Park, Perth, Australia
Philippines v Australia
- Sunday, 29 October 2023
- Kick-off: 6.00pm AEDT (3.00pm AWST)
- Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia
Australia v Chinese Taipei
- Wednesday, 1 November 2023
- Kick-off: 10.00pm AEDT (7.00pm AWST)
- Venue: HBF Park, Perth, Australia
The Matildas are currently ranked at number 11, Iran at 63, Philippines at 44 and Taiwan at 38.
Who is on the squad?
Captain and hometown hero Sam Kerr and vice-captain Steph Catley headline the 22-strong squad in Perth for the Olympic qualifiers.
World Cup duo Aivi Luik and Kyah Simon are unavailable due to injury.
There is also some doubt surrounding goalkeeper Lydia Williams after she was hurt while playing for Melbourne Victory on Sunday.
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with Australian Associated Press
