The Matildas take on New Zealand at polytec Stadium in Gosford on Friday November 28 and then in Adelaide on Tuesday December 2 in two international friendlies as Joe Montemurro continues his preparation for March’s Asian Cup on home soil.Â
After an October window that saw the Tillies beat Wales 2-1 but lose 3-0 to England in the UK, there is much for Montemurro to continue to work on in the final hitout on home soil before the tournament begins. Â
The window provides an opportunity for Sam Kerr, who captained the side against England, to play on home soil again for the first time in nearly two years.Â
Veteran Brisbane Roar midfielder Tameka Yallop’s inclusion was the biggest change in the squad from the last window, while Charlie Grant has been ruled out through injury since the squad announcement, replaced by Brighton & Hove Albion’s Charlize Rule. Â
Who is in the squad?Â
Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold, Chloe Lincoln, Teagan Micah
Defenders: Ellie Carpenter, Steph Catley, Charlize Rule, Winonah Heatley, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy, Courtney Nevin
Midfielders: Kyra Cooney-Cross, Katrina Gorry, Amy Sayer, Emily van Egmond, Clare Wheeler, Tameka Yallop
Forwards: Caitlin Foord, Michelle Heyman, Kahli Johnson, Sam Kerr, Holly McNamara, Hayley Raso, Remy Siemsen, Kaitlyn Torpey
How do I watch it?Â
CommBank Matildas v New Zealand
Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEDT
Venue: polytec Stadium, Gosford
Broadcast: Paramount+
CommBank Matildas v New Zealand
Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Kick-off: 8pm ACDT
Venue: Coopers Stadium, Adelaide
Broadcast: Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Where can I buy tickets?
You can buy tickets for Friday night here: Buy Tickets
You can buy tickets for Tuesday night here: Buy Tickets
What else can I read about the game?Â
100 DAYS TO GO: Joe Montemurro, Sarah Walsh on Asian Cup preparation
MONTEMURRO’S PLAN: Two ‘important’ spots being ‘looked at’Â
2026 ASIAN CUP: What is the tournament and when is it?
Kerr scores double in first start for 692 days