Overview
- Saturday's 1-0 loss to Mexico in Newcastle left the Matildas criticised for being disjointed in the attacking third and failing to convert chances.
- Coach Joe Montemurro has replaced Amy Sayer and Emily van Egmond with Clare Wheeler and Hayley Raso and pushed Mary Fowler into a more central No.10 role to improve decision-making and movement in attack.
- Caitlin Foord will captain the Matildas as she wins her 150th cap, providing a leadership focal point for a team under pressure to produce clearer service and finishing.
- Mexico named three changes for Sydney and started Diana Ordóñez, the stoppage-time goalscorer on Saturday, as they arrive on an unbeaten run that has lasted 16 matches.
- Tonight's friendly at CommBank Stadium kicks off in the evening and is live on Channel 10 and Paramount+ with the result expected to shape selection and tactics ahead of upcoming competitions.