The Matildas will face Malawi and either India or Kenya in April friendlies in Nairobi as part of FIFA Series 2026, with Football Australia citing limited scheduling options in that window despite coach Joe Montemurro's stated need for higher-quality opponents before the 2027 Women's World Cup. The federation vowed to prioritize matchups against top-15 teams in different global environments ahead of Brazil 2027, with several fringe players expected to feature in the April games.
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The Matildas will face Malawi and either India or Kenya in April friendlies in Nairobi as part of FIFA Series 2026, with Football Australia citing limited scheduling options in that window despite coach Joe Montemurro's stated need for higher-quality opponents before the 2027 Women's World Cup. The federation vowed to prioritize matchups against top-15 teams in different global environments ahead of Brazil 2027, with several fringe players expected to feature in the April games.