Above: The CommBank ParaMatildas lift the IFCPF World Cup Trophy in 2024. Image: Football Australia.
By Genevieve Henry (6/8/25).
ParaMatildas interim Head Coach Alicia Fergerson has named her 8-player squad that will travel to England to compete in the 2025 IFCPF Women’s Intercontinental Cup from August 18th–23rd at Loughborough University. This squad is packed to the brim with talent, with 6 players returning that were crowned world champions last year, as well as 2 exciting new names.
These familiar faces are Georgia Beikoff, Tahlia Blanshard, Annmarie DeUriarte, Lainee Harrison, Trinity McPhee, and Carly Salmon; players who have been hugely important in the ParaMatildas rise to excellence. Beikoff has been a fixture at the top, scoring 27 goals in just 16 appearances. She will be hugely important alongside experienced defender Blanshard, with 15 appearances.
Fergerson said of the squad, “retaining so many players from our World Cup-winning side gives us a strong foundation to work from and the experience and understanding these players bring into camp is a real benefit. Adding Tamsin and Karina to the group brings fresh energy and talent that complements the squad really well.”
This tournament is an opportunity to gain more experience and hone skills while facing quality opponents in the USA–whom Australia beat in the final of the IFCPF World Cup, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Nepal. Australia will have to finish in the top two after a round robin stage to qualify for the final. As the number one ranked team in the world, the ParaMatildas have all the talent to win it all.
“It’s incredibly exciting to be heading to England and testing ourselves against teams from all over the world. Playing in an international environment like this is invaluable for our players, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to continue building on the momentum we created last year.”
“We know wearing the tag of World Champions brings expectation but our focus is on staying true to the way we play and continuing to grow as a team. The players are proud to represent their country and to showcase what the ParaMatildas are about on and off the pitch.”
“Tournaments like this are crucial for our program. They provide high-quality match minutes, foster international connections, and allow us to measure our progress against the best. They’re also a great platform for promoting women’s CP football and building the pathway for future players.”
2025 IFCPF Intercontinental Cup | CommBank ParaMatildas Squad
| Name | Caps (Goals) | Member Federation |
| Georgia BEIKOFF | 16 (27) | NNSW Football |
| Tahlia BLANSHARD | 15 (2) | NNSW Football |
| Tamsin COLLEY | 2 (4) | Football NSW |
| Annmarie DE URIARTE | 12 (17) | Football NSW |
| Karina GRIGORIAN | 7 (2) | Football NSW |
| Lainee HARRISON | 7 (7) | NNSW Football |
| Trinity MCPHIE | 3 (2) | Football QLD |
| Carly SALMON | 12 (5) | Capital Football |
Denmark v Australia
Where: LU NFL Field, Loughborough University, England
When: Monday, 18 August 3.00pm local/Tuesday, 19 August 12.00am AEST
Netherlands v Australia
Where: LU NFL Field, Loughborough University, England
When: Tuesday, 19 August 3.00pm local/Wednesday, 20 August 12.00pm AEST
Nepal v Australia
Where: LU NFL Field, Loughborough University, England
When: Wednesday, 20 August 3.00pm local/Thursday, 21 August 12.00pm AEST
USA v Australia
Where: LU NFL Field, Loughborough University, England
When: Friday, 22 August 3.00pm local/Saturday, 23 August 12.00pm AEST
All matches will be live streamed on the IFCPF YouTube channel and LSUTV (Loughborough Students’ Union TV) YouTube channel.
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