The Matildas face one final hit-out before the Paris Olympics when they come up against Canada in a pre-tournament friendly.
It will be a stern but important test for the Matildas against the reigning gold medallists, as Australia looks to gain a medal in the football tournament at the Olympics for the first time ever.
Coach Tony Gustavsson should be picking a strong side, as he looks to finalise his starting side for the first group stage match later this month.
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What time does Matildas vs Canada kick off?
The Matildas clash against Canada begins at 5 am AEST on July 14, and will be played in Marbella, Spain; this is where both teams will be undergoing pre-tournament training before the Olympics.
The match is being played under “B” international conditions and will as a result be played behind closed doors.
This means the game will kick off at 4:30 am ACST in Adelaide, and at 3:00 am AWST in Perth.
How to watch Matildas vs Canada friendly match in Australia
The only way fans can tune into the Matildas friendly against Canada is on Paramount+, which will be broadcasting the game live and on demand for fans.
Fans will be able to stream the match on their phone, laptop, or smart TV, but they will need to first be subscribers to Paramount+ to have access to the match.
Matildas vs Canada history
The two countries have faced off a fair bit in recent times, with Australia and Canada locking horns three times in 2023.
The first came at last year's World Cup, where the Matildas needed to win to progress to the Round of 16 at their home World Cup; they did it in emphatic style, trouncing Canada 4-0 and sending them home in the process.
However, Canada got revenge later in the year in back-to-back friendlies in Canada, winning 5-0 and 1-0 in December, though the Matildas played rotated lineups for these matches.
Canada will also be at the Olympics, and will play New Zealand, France and Colombia in Group A.
Matildas 18-player squad for Paris Olympics
Each squad participating in the football tournament at the Olympics is allowed to name an 18-player squad, with four additional players to be selected on a 'stand by' basis in case any of the 18 players is unable to play in the tournament.
Note all caps and goals are correct as of 4th June 2024.
*Denotes reserve player
| Name | Position | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Arnold | Goalkeeper | 49 | 0 | Portland Thorns (USA) |
| Teegan Micah | Goalkeeper | 17 | 0 | Liverpool (ENG) |
| Steph Catley | Defender | 126 | 5 | Arsenal (ENG) |
| Clare Hunt | Defender | 20 | 0 | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| Alanna Kennedy | Defender | 124 | 9 | Manchester City (ENG) |
| Ellie Carpenter | Defender | 77 | 4 | Olympique Lyon (FRA) |
| Clare Polkinghorne | Defender | 167 | 16 | Kristianstads DFF (SWE) |
| Kaitlyn Torpey | Defender | 5 | 1 | San Diego Wave (USA) |
| Katrina Gorry | Midfielder | 107 | 17 | West Ham United (ENG) |
| Kyra Cooney-Cross | Midfielder | 45 | 0 | Arsenal (ENG) |
| Mary Fowler | Midfielder | 53 | 15 | Manchester City (ENG) |
| Clare Wheeler | Midfielder | 21 | 2 | Everton (ENG) |
| Tameka Yallop | Midfielder | 123 | 13 | Brisbane Roar (AUS) |
| Emily van Egmond | Midfielder | 144 | 31 | San Diego Wave (USA) |
| Caitlin Foord | Forward | 123 | 36 | Arsenal (ENG) |
| Hayley Raso | Forward | 87 | 18 | Free agent |
| Michelle Heyman | Forward | 66 | 26 | Canberra United (AUS) |
| Cortnee Vine | Forward | 29 | 3 | NC Courage (USA) |
| Sharn Freier* | Forward | 2 | 0 | Brisbane Roar (AUS) |
| Charli Grant* | Defender | 25 | 1 | Tottenham Hotspur (ENG) |
| Courtney Nevin* | Defender | 27 | 0 | Leicester City (ENG) |
| Lydia Williams* | Goalkeeper | 104 | 0 | Melbourne Victory (AUS) |
