Women’s Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Australia

Germany will host Australia in the first of their two friendlies during the season’s first women’s international break.

By Eskender Tamrat · Bulinews

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 10:27 PM

Key Things to Know

Germany hosts Australia in an international friendly match in Karlsruhe on Friday.
Both Germany and Australia have already qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Giulia Gwinn misses out for Germany after suffering a torn lateral ankle ligament.

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Germany hosts Australia in Karlsruhe on Friday in the first of two international friendly matches scheduled for October. Both nations have already secured qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, allowing head coach Christian Wück's side to prepare without qualification pressure following their top-place group finish.

Injuries and absences affect both squads ahead of the encounter. Germany captain Giulia Gwinn is unavailable after sustaining an ankle ligament tear with Bayern Munich, while Australian star Mary Fowler misses out due to personal reasons.

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