Here are the latest highlights and results from the Matildas vs Kenya FIFA Series matches:
- Final result: Matildas defeated Kenya 2-0 to clinch the FIFA Series title in Nairobi. Sam Kerr opened the scoring and Clare Wheeler added a second. This match capped a productive window for Australia, who controlled large portions of the game and secured the win with a clean sheet.[3]
- Highlights and key moments:
- Kerr’s opener: Kerr found space in the box and finished to give Australia a first-half lead.[3]
- Wheeler’s goal: Wheeler doubled the lead to seal the victory for the Matildas.[3]
- Close calls and disallowed goal: There was controversy around a second Matildas goal that was disallowed by the referee, prompting commentary and protests from the Australian team.[3]
- Earlier in the window:
- The Matildas began the FIFA Series with a 5-0 win over Malawi, with Leticia McKenna scoring on her debut and other contributions from Kerr, van Egmond, Chidiac, and McNamara.[4]
- A separate highlight package confirms the 2-0 win in Nairobi and shows Kerr and Wheeler as the scorers, plus overall dominance by Australia.[7][9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull exact timestamps for each goal, provide a short match recap, or compile a side-by-side highlight reel outline from the top clips. I can also link to official highlight videos or summaries from Football Australia and major outlets. Would you prefer a quick play-by-play recap or a curated list of the best clips to watch?
Sources:
- Matildas 2-0 Kenya (FIFA Series final) with Kerr and Wheeler goals; disallowed third goal noted.[3]
- Matildas 5-0 Malawi opener (Leticia McKenna debut).[4]
- Extended highlights and official confirmations of 2-0 result and key moments.[9]
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matildas vs kenya highlights capture a clear turning point for Australia: a competitive away test in Nairobi ended with a 2-0 win, a clean finish to the FIFA window, and a result built on goals either side of half-time. In a match that stayed tight for long periods, the CommBank Matildas combined patience, pressure, and …
www.el-balad.comSam Kerr's 75th international goal has helped the Matildas to a surprisingly tough, controversial 2-0 victory over Kenya in the FIFA Series final.
www.abc.net.auThe matildas vs kenya final is set for 12: 30am AEST on Thursday 16 April at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. It is the first meeting between the CommBank Matildas and the host nation, Kenya, in the FIFA Series 2026™. Australian viewers can watch live and exclusively on Paramount+, with coverage starting at 11: 55pm …
www.el-balad.comCatch the Australian women's national soccer team, the mighty CommBank Matildas. Stream now on 10.
10.com.auLeticia McKenna nets a goal on her international debut, as the Matildas beat Malawi 5-0 to start their FIFA Series in Kenya.
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