New Zealand W 2, Australia W 4

TOWNSVILLE, Australia (Interstat) — In a dramatic and high-scoring international women’s football friendly, Australia rallied from a late deficit to defeat New Zealand 4-2 on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. The match, organized under the Friendlies Women of Friendlies Women in World banner, defied pregame projections that heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 3-0 victory for Australia, while its ELO system gave the Matildas a 93.10 percent probability to win. New Zealand, however, delivered a resilient performance that nearly produced an upset before a stunning Australian finish. The visitors struck first… Read more...