Matildas show us why it’s time to level playing field for women’s sport

March 21, 2026 — 4:00am

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When the Matildas run on the Stadium Australia pitch at 8pm tonight to play in the Asian Cup final, they will be met with a roar from more than 60,000 adoring fans. Millions more will be cheering on from their loungerooms.

Sam Kerr. Mary Fowler. Caitlin Foord. Alanna Kennedy. Ellie Carpenter. Many of the veteran players have become household names, their images adorning cereal packets and Parisian runways. Apart from diehard fans, who could name players from the current Socceroos squad?

Matildas fever is a joyous example of what women’s sport can be. The Australian players have been star achievers over many years, memorably reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup in Sydney in 2023, watched by a national TV........

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