Matildas Boost Australia's Sports Tourism Surge

March 2, 2026·23 days ago·via New Idea

Sports tourism surges across Australia as 82 percent of Aussies plan trips to catch live events in the next year, with half eyeing multiple sportscursions. The Matildas shine bright, hosting key matches like their International Women's Day clash against Korea Republic in Sydney for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, which features 11 games including the final.

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