Above: The CommBank Matildas lineup against Kenya in the April window. Image: Matildas via X.
By Genevieve Henry (20/5/26).
Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has named his squad for the June friendly series against Mexico in Newcastle and Sydney. With one first-time call-up and two potential milestone appearances, Montemurro is bringing a mix of experience and freshness to the squad.
“We’ve retained a strong core group, while also creating opportunities for players who have performed well at club level and are ready for experience in the international environment,” Montemurro said.
17-year old Adelaide United goalkeeper Ilona Melegh will be attending her first senior Matildas camp after a standout A-League Women season. She made 12 appearances and recorded five clean sheets and was named the winner of the 2025/26 Adelaide United A-League Women Rising Star Award. She has also impressed at the Young Matildas level, most recently competing in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup and starting all four games.
Nottingham Forest’s Alana Murphy will be back in the squad for the first time since June 2025, and hoping to earn her 6th cap. Isabel Gomez will be looking for her 3rd and Leticia McKenna, who stunned with a goal on debut, will be looking for her 2nd.
On the other end of the experience spectrum, Ellie Carpenter will be eyeing her 100th game in green and gold and Caitlin Foord her 150th.
Several players will be coming into camp off big career moves and accomplishments. Mary Fowler’s Manchester City just won in a dominant Women’s Super League campaign in England and Sam Kerr became Chelsea’s all-time joint top scorer in her final game with the Blues.
With fresh legs as well as veteran stars, Montemurro has options to explore as Australia looks ahead to the 2027 World Cup.
“This window provides another important step for us as we continue building consistency and clarity in the way we want to play,” Montemurro said.
Big name players missing out on the series include Katrina Gorry, Michelle Heyman, Tameka Yallop and Charli Grant. Clare Hunt similarly misses out due to an injury sustained in the Asian Cup. Kyra Cooney-Cross missed the end of Arsenal’s season to spend time with her mother, Jess as she battles a rare and aggressive cancer, and was not named in this squad.
Australia will host Mexico at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on June 6, then at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on June 9.
Mexico are ranked 27th in the world and will provide a tough matchup for a Matildas side searching for consistency in World Cup preparations.
“Mexico will present a different challenge for us, and that’s exactly what we need at this stage. Exposing the group to varied opposition and conditions is critical as we continue to grow, and we’re looking forward to maximising our time together both on and off the pitch.”
CommBank Matildas June 2026 Squad
| Mackenzie ARNOLD | Goalkeeper | Portland Thorns FC | 67 (0) |
| Ellie CARPENTER | Defender | Chelsea FC | 99 (5) |
| Steph CATLEY | Defender | Arsenal WFC | 146 (7) |
| Alex CHIDIAC | Midfielder | F.C Como Women | 39 (2) |
| Caitlin FOORD | Forward | Arsenal WFC | 148 (40) |
| Mary FOWLER | Forward | Manchester City | 69 (17) |
| Isabel GOMEZ | Midfielder | Central Coast Mariners | 2 (0) |
| Winonah HEATLEY | Defender | AS Roma | 20 (0) |
| Alanna KENNEDY | Defender | London City Lionesses | 150 (17) |
| Sam KERR | Forward | Unattached | 139 (75) |
| Chloe LINCOLN | Goalkeeper | Brisbane Roar FC | 5 (0) |
| Leticia MCKENNA | Forward | Melbourne City FC | 1 (1) |
| Holly MCNAMARA | Forward | Melbourne City FC | 19 (2) |
| Ilona MELEGH | Goalkeeper | Adelaide United FC | 0 (0) |
| Alana MURPHY | Midfielder | Nottingham Forest | 5 (0) |
| Courtney NEVIN | Defender | Malmo FF | 44 (1) |
| Jamilla RANKIN | Defender | TSG 1899 Hoffenheim | 9 (0) |
| Hayley RASO | Forward | Eintracht Frankfurt | 108 (24) |
| Charlize RULE | Defender | Brighton Hove & Albion F.C. | 6 (0) |
| Amy SAYER | Midfielder | Malmo FF | 26 (5) |
| Remy SIEMSEN | Forward | FC Rosengard | 17 (0) |
| Kaitlyn TORPEY | Forward | Newcastle United | 27 (2) |
| Emily VAN EGMOND | Midfielder | Leicester City | 173 (33) |
| Clare WHEELER | Midfielder | Everton WFC | 41 (3) |
CommBank Matildas v Mexico
Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026
Kick-off: 7.15pm AEST
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
TV Broadcast: Network 10, Paramount+
CommBank Matildas v Mexico
Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Kick-off: 7.00pm AEST
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
TV Broadcast: Paramount+ exclusive
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