BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Published Yesterday at 11:17 AM

Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Honourable Tim Mander

The Matildas return to the Gold Coast for AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026

* Gold Coast secures Matildas game as part of six matches to be played in major tournament. * Tournament set to generate more than $9 million for Queensland economy. * These matches further cement Queensland as a global hub for major sporting events.

The Matildas will waltz back to the Gold Coast to take part in one of six matches to be played in the city during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.

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