CommBank Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro has named a 22-player squad to participate in the team’s first FIFA Series running from 11-15 April in Kenya.
As the team turns its focus to preparing for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil next year, Montemurro has opted for consistency across the squad with a focus on the next phase of growth and players who will be crucial to the team’s style and depth over the next year.
Nineteen members of the squad involved in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign will travel to Kenya, with some players opting to rest this international window following a demanding tournament. Defender Clare Hunt remains unavailable for selection due to a knee injury.
Leticia McKenna (Melbourne City) makes her squad debut, with Jessika Nash (US Sassuolo) and Isabel Gomez (Central Coast Mariners) returning to international duty. The team will be led by stalwart Sam Kerr as captain, with Steph Catley as vice-captain.
Leticia McKenna recieves her first senior call-up.
The April FIFA Series will take place in Kenya, with the host nation, Malawi and India participating alongside Australia. The CommBank Matildas will play their first game against Malawi, with the second game opponent to be determined pending results.
CommBank Matildas Head Coach, Joe Montemurro, said the team are focused and ready to use every opportunity to prepare for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil:
“This window gives us a valuable opportunity to reflect on the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and continue building consistency that will underpin the team over the next sixteen months.
“We have maintained a core playing group while also providing chances for players who have earned their opportunity through club performances.
“The FIFA Series in Kenya will offer unique challenges and a test against diverse opposition. As we build toward the FIFA Women’s World Cup, it’s essential we expose ourselves to the styles and environments we’ll encounter on the global stage. We look forward to embracing this opportunity and using every moment together to sharpen our focus for the journey ahead.”
COMMBANK MATILDAS | FINAL SQUAD | APRIL FIFA SERIES 2026NAME POSITIONCLUB ‘A’ CAPS (GOALS)JUNIOR CLUB / MEMBER FEDERATIONMorgan AQUINOGoalkeeperPower DC0 (0)Dianella SC / Football WestMackenzie ARNOLDGoalkeeperPortland Thorns FC65 (0)Burleigh / Football QLD Steph CATLEYDefenderArsenal WFC 146 (7)East Bentleigh, SE Cougars / Football VIC Alex CHIDIACMidfielderF.C Como Women37 (2)Croydon Kings/ Football South Australia Caitlin FOORD ForwardArsenal WFC 146 (41)Warilla Wanderers FC / Football NSWIsabel GOMEZMidfielderCentral Coast Mariners1 (0)Mount Colah FC / Football NSWWinonah HEATLEYDefenderAS Roma18 (0)Douglas United FC / Football QLDAlanna KENNEDY DefenderLondon City Lionesses 148 (17)Campbelltown Cobras SC / Football NSW Sam KERRForwardChelsea FC137 (73)Western Knights SC / Football West Chloe LINCOLNGoalkeeperBrisbane Roar FC5 (0)Northern Inland Football / NNSW FootballLeticia MCKENNAMidfielderMelbourne City FC0 (0)Cockburn City FC/Football WestHolly MCNAMARAForwardMelbourne City FC17 (1)Ermington United Sports and Recreation Club / Football NSWJessika NASHDefenderUS Sassuolo4 (0)Doonside Hawks FC / Football NSWCourtney NEVINDefenderMalmö FF42 (1)Oakville Ravens SC / Football NSWJamilla RANKINDefenderTSG 1899 Hoffenheim7 (0)Eureka FC / NNSW FootballHayley RASOForward Eintracht Frankfurt106 (24)Palm Beach SC / Football QLD Charlize RULEDefenderBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.4 (0)Queens Park FC / Football New South WalesAmy SAYERMidfielderMalmö FF24 (5)Northbridge FC / Football New South WalesRemy SIEMSENForward FC Rosengård15 (0)Manly United FC / Football NSW Kaitlyn TORPEYForwardNewcastle United 25 (2)Olympic FC / Football QLDEmily VAN EGMOND MidfielderLeicester City171 (32)Dudley Redhead United FC / NNSW Football Clare WHEELER MidfielderEverton WFC 39 (2)Adamstown Rosebud / NNSW Football WOMEN’S FIFA SERIES 2026- KENYA
Match One:
Kenya v India
Date: Saturday 11 April 2026/Sunday 12 April 2026 AEST
Kick-off: 6.00pm local/1.00am AEST
Venue: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Match Two:
CommBank Matildas v Malawi
Date: Saturday 11 April 2026
Kick-off: 2.00pm local/9.00pm AEST
Venue: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
TV Broadcast: Paramount+
Match Three:
Runner-up Match One v Runner-up Match Two
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Kick-off: 2.00pm local/9.00pm AEST
Venue: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Match Four:
Winner Match One vs Winner Match Two
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026/Thursday 16 April 2026 AEST
Kick-off: 6.00pm local/1.00am AEST
Venue: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
TV Broadcast: All CommBank Matildas matches will be broadcast exclusively on Paramount+