Asian Cup draw: Matildas to face South Korea, Philippines and Iran in group
The Matildas, Australia's women's national football team, have been drawn in Group B for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which they will host. The group consists of South Korea, the Philippines, and Iran. The Matildas' campaign will begin on March 1 against the Philippines in Perth. Coach Joe Montemurro will look to capitalize on the home advantage as the team aims to improve on their previous Asian Cup performance, where they were eliminated by South Korea. The draw was made at the Sydney Town Hall on Tuesday evening, setting the stage for a competitive group stage. The Matildas will be eager to secure a strong start to the tournament and progress further than their previous outing.
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