Tony Gustavsson Departs as Matildas Head Coach

Australia's women's football head coach Tony Gustavsson has left his position by mutual agreement following the Matildas' early exit from the group stage of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team, which had high hopes after reaching the semi-finals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the 2023 Women's World Cup, failed to advance past the group stage after defeats to Germany and the United States. Their only win was a dramatic 6-5 victory over Zambia, but it was insufficient to qualify for the knockout stages. Gustavsson, who had a four-year tenure marked by significant achievements, expressed gratitude to the players, staff, and fans for their support. Football Australia has commenced the search for a new head coach. The Matildas' disappointing Olympic performance marks a sharp contrast to their recent successes.