Matildas vs. Philippines live updates: Australia hosts Philippines in Asian Cup opener

PERTH — The finest footballing expertise from throughout Asia has descended upon Australia for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cupand what a match we’ve got first up!

Tournament hosts the Australia tackle the Philippines to kick-off Group A motion. Can the Joe Montemurro’s fees get their title-push off to the right begin? Or will the Philippinescontemporary off a first-ever gold medal on the Southeast Asian Games, trigger an early upset?

Sunday’s match begins at 8 pm AEDT/5 pm AWST, so keep tuned beneath for all the perfect updates from Perth Stadium.

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