Australia begins its FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ against reigning champions and tournament heavyweights France on Wednesday, 23 November (6:00am AEDT).
We take a closer look and put Les Bleus under the microscope ahead of our opening clash at Al Janoub Stadium.
Current FIFA Ranking: 4
FIFA World Cup Appearances: 16 (1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
Australia’s final game of Group D at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will see Graham Arnold’s side tackle Denmark on Thursday, 1 December (2:00am AEDT).
Matches involving these two countries have generally been tight affairs, but the Aussies will have their work cut out against a Danish outfit that exceeds expectations and a potential dark horse.
Current FIFA Ranking: 10
FIFA World Cup Appearances: 6 (1986, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
Australia’s second match of the group stage at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ involves a meeting with Tunisia on Saturday, 26 November (9:00pm AEDT).
We examine the North African outfit and why they cannot afford to be underestimated.
Current FIFA Ranking: 30
FIFA World Cup Appearances: 6 (1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, 2022)
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Most Games: Kaies Ghodhbane, Riadh Bouazizi – 8Most Goals: Wahbi Khazri – 2
With the CommBank Matildas set to take on Sweden at AAMI Park this weekend, midfielder Alex Chidiac talks about wanting to bring her own brand of football against the World No. 2 team.
The CommBank Matildas and Sweden will continue their strong rivalry next Saturday the 12th of November when Australia hosts the reigning Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallists at Melbourne’s AAMI Park.
November’s Saturday afternoon blockbuster clash will be the first time the CommBank Matildas have played in Melbourne since March 2019 when they beat Argentina 3 – 0 in a Cup of Nations Tournament, at AAMI Park.