The CommBank Junior Matildas are set to convene for their final domestic training camp in preparation for the highly anticipated FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™, marking Australia’s inaugural participation in this prestigious tournament. The excitement is palpable as the team is scheduled to kick off their campaign against Chile on October 19th, an event that promises to be a significant milestone in Australian football history.

Head Coach Michael Cooper has assembled a formidable squad of 28 players for this crucial training camp, providing the coaching staff with an invaluable opportunity to finalize their selections before the official announcement of the squad for the upcoming World Cup. This marks a momentous occasion, as Australia has qualified for the U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time, following a commendable fourth-place finish at the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™. The upcoming tournament is expected to be a vital platform for nurturing Australia’s next generation of football talents, offering them essential international experience.

In their group stage matches, the CommBank Junior Matildas will first face Chile, who will be competing in their third U-17 Women’s World Cup. Following this, the team will encounter Spain, a powerhouse in women's football, having claimed the championship title in both 2018 and 2022, and finishing as runners-up in 2024. To round off their group stage, Australia will take on Mexico, a team that is no stranger to the U-17 stage, having participated in their ninth World Cup and previously achieving second place and a bronze medal in recent tournaments.

Training Camp Roster and Match Schedule

The roster for the CommBank Junior Matildas training camp features a diverse group of players, including defenders, midfielders, forwards, and goalkeepers from various clubs across Australia. This blend of talent is poised to showcase the depth of Australian women’s football and highlight the potential of these young athletes on the world stage.

The match schedule for Group F of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026™ is as follows:

  • Australia vs. Chile
    Date: Monday, 19 October 2026 (Local) / Tuesday, 20 October 2026 (AEDT)
    Time: 6:00 PM (Local) / 5:00 AM (AEDT)
    Venue: Mohammed VI Football Academy, Salé, Morocco
  • Spain vs. Australia
    Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 (Local) / Friday, 23 October 2026 (AEDT)
    Time: 3:00 PM (Local) / 2:00 AM (AEDT)
    Venue: Mohammed VI Football Academy, Salé, Morocco
  • Mexico vs. Australia
    Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026 (Local) / Monday, 26 October 2026 (AEDT)
    Time: 3:00 PM (Local) / 2:00 AM (AEDT)
    Venue: Mohammed VI Football Academy, Salé, Morocco

As reported by matildas.com.au.