Confidence boost for Matildas before hosting the 2026 Asian Cup

The Matildas rounded off 2025 with a solid 2–0 win over New Zealand in Adelaide — the perfect confidence-boost before hosting the 2026 Asian Cup.

Goals from Alanna Kennedy early on and Hayley Raso in the second half sealed the victory, while the home return of Sam Kerr — starting for the first time on Australian soil since her ACL injury — added extra spark and hope for the tournament ahead.