Kerr injured as Matildas slump to costly defeat to Germany

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 9, 2026

The 4-2 defeat to the world No.3-ranked Germans in Karlsruhe puts Australia’s chances of remaining in pot two for the 2027 World Cup draw in jeopardy.

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