Matildas: The World at Our Feet, an immersive and multi-layered series, spotlights the iconic women’s football team as they compete with the weight of Australia’s national colours on their jerseys.
Showcasing diversity, inclusion, mateship, resilience and the importance of role models, the Disney+ series offers an intimate look into the players’ lives and how they continue to challenge the status quo.
Sam Kerr, Captain of the CommBank Matildas said: “It’s been an incredible experience sharing our journeys with Disney+, both on the field and off, and I can’t wait for the world to see our true love, dedication and passion for the game and our country.”
Here, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about Matildas: The World at Our Feet, including where and when you can watch it in Australia.
What is the release date for Matildas: The World at Our Feet?
Matildas: The World at Our Feet premieres with all six episodes on April 26, 2023 – a must-watch ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, which kicks off on July 20, 2023.
Where to watch Matildas: The World at Our Feet in Australia
Matildas: The World at Our Feet is available to stream exclusively on Disney+, so go on ahead and sign up here to watch it.
While you’re there, you can catch up on other hits like Boston Strangler, Welcome to Chippendales and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Stream it now on Disney Plus, live and on demand with a mth-to-mth or annual subscription. Sign up now.
What is Matildas: The World at Our Feet about?
As per the synopsis, Matildas: The World at Our Feet is an “inspirational and intimate” behind-the-scenes story of the CommBank Matildas – Australia’s women’s national football team.
Following the stories of players including global superstar Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler and more, the Matildas reveal “the sacrifices they’ve made and struggles they’ve endured as they strive to become the best in the world’s most popular sport”.
“Despite all their hardships, one goal follows them throughout – to leave a lasting legacy that empowers and inspires future generations to pursue their dreams,” it reads.
Across six episodes, we’ll see the players on and off the field as they work towards their biggest challenge yet – the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on home soil.
Who are the Matildas?
The historic first Australian women’s team was established in 1978 to take part in the first World Women’s Invitational Tournament in Chinese Taipei. In 1994, they qualified for their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup, which was to take place in Sweden in 1995.
At the time, the team was referred to as ‘the Female Socceroos’, before they ran a poll to decide on a new name. The final five options were The Soccertoos, Blue Flyers, Waratahs, The Lorikeets and the Matildas, which won in a landslide.
Despite initial reservations from the players about the new moniker, the name was regularly used in the lead-up to and during the 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and it is still used to this day, with the Matildas now one of the most popular national teams in Australia.
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