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CommBank Matildas Road to Olympic Games confirmed following Qualifying Draw

3 min read 12 November 2026

The CommBank Matildas’ path to the LA28™ Olympic Games has been revealed following Thursday’s Official Draw of the Women's Olympic Football Tournament 2028 Asian Qualifiers at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

The CommBank Matildas were drawn in Group A alongside Japan, Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan, setting up a highly competitive qualification campaign. Japan are the reigning AFC Women's Asian Cup champions, while Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan will be aiming to secure a historic first appearance at a Women's Olympic Football Tournament.

Under a revised qualification format, the eight quarter-finalists from the AFC Women's Asian Cup will advance directly to the Olympic qualifying stage, where they will compete for two guaranteed places at LA28 and a further play-off opportunity to secure an additional Olympic berth.

The eight nations have been divided into two groups of four, with teams competing in a home-and-away format across six matchdays between April and December 2027.

The group winners will qualify directly for LA28, while the two runners-up will meet in a home-and-away play-off across February and March 2028. The winner will then progress to an intercontinental play-off against CONMEBOL representative Argentina for the opportunity to claim an additional place at the Games.

The LA28™ Women's Olympic Football Tournament will commence on 10 July 2028, with matches to be played across seven cities in the United States.

Quote attributable to CommBank Matildas Head Coach, Joe Montemurro:

"The draw gives us greater clarity around the opponents we'll face and the challenges that lie ahead in the qualification campaign. It's an important step in our planning and allows us to start shaping our preparation around the teams we'll come up against.

"2027 will be a huge year for the CommBank Matildas, with a demanding schedule and a significant opportunity ahead. We know the quality of opposition we'll face in Asia, and it's important that we give ourselves the best possible preparation to be ready for every challenge.

"Now knowing we will face Japan, Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan, we can begin to build a clear picture of what lies ahead and ensure we're putting the right plans in place as we work towards LA28."

Quote attributable to Football Australia's Executive Director of Football, Heather Garriock:

"The Olympic Games are one of the most exciting tournaments in world sport, and it's an experience that stays with you forever.

"Having the opportunity to compete on that stage is something every athlete dreams of, and the Olympic pathway provides another important goal for our players to work towards.

"With the draw now confirmed, there's plenty to look forward to in 2027 as the CommBank Matildas begin the next stage of their journey towards LA28."
Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Los Angeles 2028 Asian Qualifiers

GROUP A	GROUP B
Japan	DPR Korea
Australia	Korea Republic
Chinese Taipei	China PR
Uzbekistan	Philippines

COMMBANK MATILDAS | GROUP A | MATCH SCHEDULE

Match Day 1
Chinese Taipei v CommBank Matildas
Date: Monday, 19 April 2027
Kick-off: TBC
Venue: TBC, Chinese Taipei

Match Day 2
CommBank Matildas v Japan
Date: Saturday, 24 April 2027
Kick-off: TBC
Venue: TBC, Australia

Match Day 3
Uzbekistan v CommBank Matildas
Date: Thursday, 7 October 2027
Kick-off: TBC
Venue: TBC, Uzbekistan

Match Day 4
CommBank Matildas v Uzbekistan
Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2027
Kick-off: TBC
Venue: TBC, Australia

Match Day 5
CommBank Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Date: Monday, 29 November 2027
Kick-off: TBC
Venue: TBC, Australia

Match Day 6
Japan v CommBank Matildas
Date: Saturday, 4 December 2027
Kick-off: TBC
Venue: TBC, Japan