Here’s the latest on Matildas vs Malawi.
- Australia beat Malawi 5-0 to open FIFA Series 2026, with goals from van Egmond, Kerr, Chidiac, McNamara, and McKenna. This match set up a final against the winner of India vs Kenya.[1][3]
- Leticia McKenna scored on her international debut late in the game, adding a notable moment to the victory.[5]
- Coverage from multiple outlets highlights the Matildas’ control and depth, using the FIFA Series as preparation ahead of bigger events.[8][1][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates or provide a quick match recap with line-ups and key moments from the latest game in the series. I can also share a short checklist of what the Matildas are focusing on in their run-up to the next tournament.[3][5]
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The Australian women's national football team made a commanding start to the FIFA Series 2026™, defeating the Malawi women's national football team
www.nation.com.pkThe Matildas maul Malawi 5-0 to secure spot in final of FIFA Women’s Series 2026 set for Wednesday against the winner between Kenya and India.
blog.ke.sportpesa.comAustralia defeat Scorchers 5-0 in Nairobi as second-half substitutes inject much-needed energy and McKenna scores on debut in final minute
www.inkl.comLeticia McKenna nets a goal on her international debut, as the Matildas beat Malawi 5-0 to start their FIFA Series in Kenya.
www.abc.net.aumatildas vs malawi arrives at a useful turning point for both teams, with Australia using the FIFA Series 2026™ to sharpen its path toward the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ and Malawi taking another step toward its first major tournament in July. The match in Nairobi is the first senior international meeting between the sides, …
www.el-balad.comAfter the highs of their run to the Asian Cup final, in just over two weeks the Matildas travel to Kenya to face teams ranked outside the top 100.
www.abc.net.auCatch the Australian women's national soccer team, the mighty CommBank Matildas. Stream now on 10.
10.com.auThe CommBank Matildas face Malawi in the 2026 FIFA Series
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