Matildas face Japan in crucial Olympic qualifier for Paris 2024
The Matildas will face Japan in their quest for Olympic qualification in April 2024, following a challenging draw for the Asian Olympic qualifiers. Last meeting saw Japan defeat Australia 1-0 in the Asian Cup final, extending a decade-long drought for Australia against their rivals. Only the top team from the qualifying groups secures a direct berth at the 2028 Games.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 07:58 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC
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