The Matildas will play France in Melbourne six days before opening their home World Cup campaign
Final outing comes six days before kick-off against Irelandwill play France in Melbourne six days before opening their home World Cup campaign, rounding out their preparations against another top-five opponent to complement April’s away friendly against England.
Tony Gustavsson’s side will reunite at Marvel Stadium on 14 July for the traditional ‘send-off match’ before relocating Brisbane, where they will base themselves throughout the group stage of the tournament proper, during which they will play the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria and Canada.
France were beaten by eventual champions the United States in the quarter-finals of their home 2019 World Cup but more recently made the semi-finals of Euro 2022. “France have been consistently one of the best nations in the world with incredible quality across all parts of the game. It will be one final challenge for us just days out from our World Cup opener,” Gustavsson said, calling the match “an essential final piece” of his team’s two-year preparations.
“Playing a big nation and a World Cup contender in front of a large and vocal Melbourne crowd will not only provide the team with a send-off they will remember and be inspired by, but it will give us one final taste of what to expect just days later in our opening match against the Republic of Ireland.”because it is “necessary to preserve my mental health”.
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