What time do the Matildas play tonight? Kickoff, lineups for Australia vs. Iran in Asian Olympic qualifier

Joshua Mayne

What time do the Matildas play tonight? Kickoff, lineups for Australia vs. Iran in Asian Olympic qualifier image

The Matildas are back in action for the first time since their historic semi-final run at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Tonight, Australia will play against Iran in the first of three Asian Football Confederation qualifying matches, as they look to book their ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Here's everything you need to know about the game, including the kickoff time.

MORE: Matildas squad named for Olympic qualifiers

What time is the Matildas game tonight? Australia vs. Iran kickoff

Tonight's Olympic qualifying match between Australia and Iran begins at 10:00 p.m. AEDT (7:00 p.m. local time).

  • Date: Thursday, October 26
  • Time: 10:00 p.m. AEDT (7:00 p.m. local)

Live pre-game coverage on Channel 10 is due to begin at 9:30 p.m. AEDT.

Where are the Matildas playing tonight? Stadium, location for Australia vs. Iran

The Matildas will begin their quest for Olympic qualification at HBF Park in Perth, Western Australia.

Also known as Perth Rectangular Stadium, the venue can fit up to 20,500 fans for a sporting game.

Matildas lineup: Predicted Australia team vs. Iran

Australia projected starting lineup (4-4-1-1): 18. Arnold (GK) — 21. Carpenter, 15. Hunt, 14. Kennedy, 7. Catley — 16. Raso, 19. Gorry, 23. Cooney-Cross, 9. Foord  — 11. Fowler — 20. Kerr

The Matildas' latest squad is almost unchanged from the World Cup, with Kyah Simon and Aivi Luik the only two omissions due to injury.

Young duo Amy Sayer and Charlize Rule have been included as head coach Tony Gustavsson looks to blood fresh talent into the team, although both are unlikely to start.

Sam Kerr is set to feature as captain after returning to club football with Chelsea following an interrupted pre-season.

Joshua Mayne

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and journalist at Ministry of Sport. While Joshua’s main passions are football, rugby league, basketball and F1, he will watch any sport that's on. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.