Government takes action to protect future Matildas matches from TV paywalls

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Government takes action to protect future Matildas matches from TV paywalls
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The Matildas' future FIFA Women's World Cup matches have been added to the anti-siphoning list, making it 'more likely' Australians will be able to watch them play for free, the federal government says.

abc.net.au/news/matildas-fifa-world-cup-matches-added-to-antisiphoning-list/102857826The Matildas' future FIFA Women's World Cup matches have been added to the anti-siphoning list, making it "more likely" Australians will be able to watch them play for free, the federal government says.

The list was amended to also include future matches played in the FIFA World Cup – the men's tournament. In a statement, the federal government said these additions would "make it more likely that Australians will be able to watch the Matildas for free in 2027 and in future FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments".Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland said the inclusion of women's soccer in the list recognises the recent success of the Matildas, as well as the place of women's sport in Australia.

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