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Australia: Mackenzie Arnold (gk), Charlie Grant, Clare Hunt, Natasha Prior, Sharn Freier, Chloe Logarzo, Emily van Egmond (capt), Tameka Yallop, Emily Gielnik, Daniela Galic

Veteran midfielder Emily van Egmond will again captain the Matildas in both friendlies against Taiwan after taking the armband at short notice when Steph Catley felt soreness in the warm-up before the second clash with Brazil.

The Matildas know of the benefits that come with hosting the World Cup, but unlike the Seleção, Australia’s own period of rejuvenation comes after hosting the showpiece event. For the Matildas, the years ahead are to be defined by a balancing act struck between the pursuit of an Asian Cup on home soil in 2026 and managing the transition away from a golden generation of players at the twilight of their careers.