The CommBank Matildas kicked off their two-game showdown in style, bagging a 2-0 victory over Argentina in front of a roaring crowd of more than 43,000 fans at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
Kahli Johnson wrote her name into the history books, scoring on debut to break the ice early, while Kaitlyn Torpey doubled the dose, notching her second goal in national team colors to slam the door shut on any comeback hopes. Interim head coach Tom Sermanni rolled the dice with a fresh-faced lineup, mixing veterans with rising stars.
With Mary Fowler and Tameka Yallop out for the window and Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross taking a breather, Sermanni handed starts to Jamilla Rankin, Clare Hunt, Kaitlyn Torpey, and debutant Kahli Johnson — officially capped as Matilda #237.
Australia wasted no time stamping their authority. Right out of the gate, the new-look squad clicked into gear. Just six minutes in, Johnson burst down the left flank like a freight train and whipped in a beauty of a cross to Holly McNamara. The forward got into prime real estate but couldn’t steer it home.
Torpey and Charli Grant were buzzing down the right-hand side, creating constant headaches for the Argentine defense. McNamara found herself with another golden look minutes later, but her one-touch effort flew just wide of the mark.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Matildas vs. Argentina live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: Channel 10
- Live stream: 10 Play, 10 Bold
The Matildas vs. Argentina women's friendly game will be broadcast live in English on Channel 10, with streaming options available on 10 Play and 10 Bold.
What time does Matildas vs. Argentina kick off?
The Matildas vs. Argentina match will take place at GIO Stadium in Bruce, Australia and kicks off on Monday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Monday, Jun. 2 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Monday, Jun. 2 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Monday, Jun. 2 | 5:30 p.m. |
Matildas' schedule 2025
Here are Matildas' next five games for the 2025 International Women's Friendlies:
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 2 | vs. Argentina | 8:00 p.m. |
| Jun. 26 | vs. Slovenia | 9:30 p.m. |
| Jun. 29 | vs. Slovenia | 8:30 p.m. |
| Jul. 5 | vs. Panama | 5:00 p.m. |
| Jul. 8 | vs. Panama | 8:30 p.m. |
Argentina's schedule 2025
Here are Argentina's next five games of the 2025 International Women's Friendlies:
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 2 | at. Australia | 8:00 p.m. |
| Jul. 16 | at. Uruguay | 7:30 a.m. |
| Jul. 19 | vs. Chile | 10:30 a.m. |
| Jul. 22 | vs. Peru | 7:30 a.m. |
| Jul. 25 | at. Ecuador | 10:30 a.m. |