The Matildas have been drawn in Group B for the Olympics and will face Germany and the United States in the group stage, two nations that have won 5 of the 7 gold medals in the history of women’s football at the Olympic Games. After a disappointing Women’s World Cup for both footballing powerhouses, what has changed for them heading into Paris? And how will the Matildas upcoming games, against Mexico and China, give the side their best possible chance to make history?

Featured: Alicia Ferguson, former Matilda. 

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