Matildas defeat Kenya 2-0 in FIFA Series, Sam Kerr scores 75th international goal
Sam 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.auHere’s the latest on Matildas vs Kenya.
Direct answer
- Australia’s Matildas beat Kenya 2-0 in the FIFA Series final in Nairobi on April 16, 2026. Sam Kerr opened the scoring, and Clare Wheeler added the second; Kenya pushed hard but couldn't find a reply [sources summarized below].
Context and key details
- The match was part of the FIFA Series 2026, hosted by Kenya at Nyayo National Stadium. Australia entered as one of the tournament favorites and extended their lead with a second-half strike from Wheeler after Kerr’s opener [web sources discuss the Nairobi final and goals by Kerr and Wheeler].
- Notable performances: Kerr’s goal gave her a milestone international tally, while Kenya created several chances in the first half and late in the game but were unable to convert. The Matildas also had a controversial moment when a later goal was disallowed, provoking some protests from Australian players and staff.[1]
- This outcome followed earlier FIFA Series fixtures in Kenya, including a 5-0 win over Malawi to kick things off for the Matildas, with additional goals from several players across the series [ details]. Kenya’s team, ranked lower in the world, showed competitive moments but ultimately were unable to overcome Australia’s depth and organization.[2][4][1]
What happened before and after
- Before the final, the Matildas had been building momentum with strong performances in Nairobi, including a 5-0 win over Malawi in the same series, giving them confidence heading into the Kenya-hosted final.[4]
- The final result helped the Matildas close out their FIFA Series 2026 campaign on a high note and offered a benchmark as they prepare for future competitions, including 2027 targets.[2]
Illustration
- If you’d like, I can assemble a quick visual: a line chart showing Matildas’ results in the FIFA Series 2026 (wins/draws/losses, goals for/against) and a heatmap of possession or shot quality from the final. I can generate the chart and provide a downloadable PNG along with a CSV of the underlying results.
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