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Matildas crush Haiti to bounce back from Germany defeat

Leticia McKenna scored twice, including the opener after 80 seconds, while Daniela Galic marked her senior international debut with a goal.

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Sam Kerr smiles and gives a thumbs-up as Matildas teammates celebrate on the pitch
Sam Kerr and Matildas teammates celebrate during the win over Haiti. Digitally illustrated image.
By Bushletter Newsroom ·

TLDR

Australia defeated Haiti 7-1 at Stade Walter-Luzi in Chambly, France, with Leticia McKenna scoring twice and debutant Daniela Galic also finding the net. The result gave coach Joe Montemurro's squad a morale lift after a 4-2 loss to world number three Germany earlier in the October window.

McKenna fires inside 80 seconds as Matildas run riot in France

Australia defeated Haiti 7-1 at Stade Walter-Luzi in Chambly, France, with Leticia McKenna opening the scoring within 80 seconds and finishing with two goals.[1] The win came days after Australia's 4-2 defeat to world number three Germany, the other fixture in the October FIFA Women's international window.[4]

Daniela Galic marked her senior international debut with a goal, becoming one of three uncapped players included in the October squad.[3] Caitlin Foord, Clare Wheeler and Holly McNamara also scored, and an own goal completed the seven-goal tally.[1]

Montemurro eyes squad depth with World Cup in mind

Head coach Joe Montemurro said ahead of the match that the Haiti fixture would give the team a different test from the Germany encounter.[5] Football Australia confirmed the Haiti match on 24 September as the second fixture of the window, naming a squad that included three players without senior caps.[3]

Haiti provided a qualifying tune-up

Haiti, ranked 47th in the FIFA Women's World Ranking as of June 2026, entered the match using it as preparation for the 2026 CONCACAF W Championship qualifiers.[2] The October window forms part of Australia's buildup to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the two fixtures giving coach Montemurro a chance to assess squad depth and integrate new players.

McKenna's double against Haiti takes her to three goals in four senior internationals.[1] Australia's next fixture in the World Cup buildup has not yet been publicly confirmed.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

01McKenna opened the scoring within 80 seconds and finished with two goals.
02Debutant Daniela Galic scored her first senior international goal in the 7-1 win.
03Caitlin Foord, Clare Wheeler and Holly McNamara also scored, with an own goal completing the seven.
04The victory followed a 4-2 defeat to world number three Germany days earlier.
05Haiti, ranked 47th in the world, used the friendly as preparation for CONCACAF W Championship qualifiers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where was the Australia versus Haiti friendly played?
The match was held at Stade Walter-Luzi in Chambly, France, on 13 October 2026.
Who scored for Australia in the 7-1 win over Haiti?
Leticia McKenna scored twice, with Daniela Galic, Caitlin Foord, Clare Wheeler and Holly McNamara also getting on the scoresheet.
Why did Australia play Haiti in France?
The match was the second fixture in Australia's October FIFA Women's international window in Europe, part of the squad's buildup to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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