It is set to be a huge month for Australian football as the country gears up to co-host the Women’s World Cup, with their national team the Matildas being one of the favourites to go on a deep run at the tournament.
The country is being gripped by World Cup fever, with games featuring the Matildas sold out, with over 80,000 fans expected to be at Stadium Australia for their first match against the Republic of Ireland on July 20.
This, combined with the presence of superstars such as Sam Kerr, means this could be Australia’s best chance to achieve something big at a World Cup.
The Sporting News takes an in-depth look at all 23 players on the Matildas World Cup squad, which has plenty of experience from previous campaigns but enough new talent to keep the side fresh and exciting.
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Australia squad for 2023 Women’s World Cup
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson announced the final 23-player squad for the World Cup on home soil on July 3, with few surprises in the final selections.
Chloe Logarzo was perhaps unlucky to miss out, while Kyah Simon was selected despite not playing any football since October due to injury.
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| Name | Position | Club | Caps (goals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Arnold | Goalkeeper | West Ham United… |
