Live: Matildas takes on Haiti in France

The Matildas will be without stalwart defender Steph Catley as Australia rounds out the October friendlies with a second-ever meeting with Haiti.It comes after falling to Germany 4-2 on Saturday as preparations continue for the Women's World Cup 2027.Follow along through the live blog below.Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:05amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:05amHAITI GOALNot a minute later and Haiti has equaliser. I can't type fast enough!It was Haiti's Melchie Dumornay, who streamed the ball towards goal and finished off the job.WOW.AUS 1 - 1 HAI, 2 minutesWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:03amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:03amAUSTRALIA GOALJust 80 seconds on the clock and Leticia McKenna has scored!Clare Wheeler launched the ball towards the box which McKenna got on the end of.That's the dream start for the Matildas.Aus 1 - 0 Hai, 1 minuteWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:00amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 6:00am"We should beat sides like this"Sam Kerr's parting words in the pre-match team huddle were pretty simply: "We should beat sides like this".Haiti are ranked world number 47, while Australia are ranked 15th after spending time within the top ten in recent years (Matildas are aiming to get back in there).The two countries are have met just once before, in 2004.Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:58amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:58amAnd we're offAustralia and Haiti are underway at Stade Walter-Luzi stadium in Chambly.The Matildas fell to Germany in the first October friendly 4-2, while Haiti was defeated 5-1 by Japan.Australia are ranked world number 15, while Haiti are world number 47.So these are two teams hoping to find some redemption.Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:39amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:39amAUSTRALIA STARTING XIJoe Montemurro has made four changes to the side that faced Germany, with Leticia McKenna earning her starting debut.Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:35amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:35amWhat happened against Germany?Australia suffered a a 4-2 defeat to an understrength Germany, handing them somewhat of a needed reality check with the Women's World Cup next year.Germany scored the opening two goals, before captain Sam Kerr's had a header on the stroke of half-time to help the visitors close the deficit before the home team's Camilla Kuver scored in the 83rd minute.Striker Holly McNamara did find a late consolation goal for the Matildas, but Chelsea midfielder Sjoeke Nusken made sure the Europeans dealt the last blow.Joe Montemurro about to make subs against Germany. (Getty)After the defeat, Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro emphasised the importance of taking on different styles of play."Germany was a perfect test for us from that perspective, and we've got a lot of information. Haiti will give us another, different test. We'll look at it from the perspective of what we need in terms of building that toolbox to know that we're prepared for the World Cup," he said to media on Monday."They're very difficult to play. They've got some quality players, and they have some very, very good ideas. It's more about our mentality approaching these games. But it's also a good opportunity for me to try some new things."Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:30amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:30amNo Steph CatleyStalwart defender Steph Catley departed the Matildas camp during the week and won't feature against Haiti.The managment comes in consultation with her club Arsenal, to factor in plaing load and club games.It could open up the chance for a less experienced defender to get some important minutes.Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:20amWed 14 Oct 2026 at 5:20amGood morningWho is up and with me, Australia?The Matildas are about to take to the pitch in the second October friendly, this time against Haiti after falling to Germany 4-2 on Saturday morning (our time).It's a pretty important clash as Joe Montemurro needs to work a few things out before the very fast approaching Women's World Cup next year in Brazil.If you're around, drop a comment at any time!Tue 13 Oct 2026 at 12:46pmTue 13 Oct 2026 at 12:46pmLive scores: Australia v Haiti