| Date | Times (AEDT) | Event | Location | Watch |
| 25 Oct | 2330-0230, kick off 2400 | Wales vs Matildas | Cardiff City Stadium | Stream live on Paramount+ |
Football Australia is pleased to announce that the CommBank Matildas will face Wales during the October FIFA Women’s International Window. The match will be played on Saturday, 25 October, kick-off 2.00pm local time/ Sunday, 26 October 2025, 12.00am AEDT, in Cardiff and will be the first of two matches scheduled during the October window.
Wales, who qualified for their first major championship, UEFA Women's Euro 2025, in December 2024, are ranked 32 in of FIFA’s global rankings. They have never qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup, with their best result in the UEFA play-offs final for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup when they lost to Switzerland, ranked 24. It will be the first time that Australia has faced Wales.
The next two windows, in October (20-29) and November/December (24-2) will be crucial for the CommBank Matildas in their preparation for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.
CommBank Matildas’ Head Coach Joe Montemurro said this match is a crucial step for the team and lays the foundations for the next phase of the team's journey.
“Playing in Europe during the October FIFA Women’s International Window is important leading into the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ as it gives the team the opportunity to play some quality sides and to test the wider group in a competitive environment that enables our players to thrive.”
“We are looking to make the most of the next few FIFA Women’s International windows, and Wales is the perfect test for the team as we have never played them before and they are a competitive side that will test our style of play.
“It is important that we make the most of every opportunity together, to continually build on the relationships we are forming and setting high standards to enhance our high-performance environment.
"This is another important match for the Matildas and the entire team as we start to identify the squad that will be representing us at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ in March.”
The matches will serve as further preparation for the CommBank Matildas as they continue their journey towards the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.
Fans in Australia will be able to watch Wales v CommBank Matildas thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.
-Football Australia Media
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