The permanent mural will capture some of the Matildas’ greatest moments during the tournament and serve as a permanent reminder of their amazing run at the World Cup, capturing the imagination of the nation and inspiring the next generation of female athletes.
The artwork will be installed on the external facade of the eastern side of Accor Stadium, closest to Olympic Park train station.
The stadium also hosted the final in which Spain beat England 1-0 on Sunday.
Premier Chris Minns said the Matildas’ campaign captured the imagination of Australia and the footballing world and he’s proud that they would be permanently celebrated with a mural in their honour.
“NSW is the home of women’s sport in Australia, and this is about recognising the moments the Matildas’ brought our nation to a standstill,” he said.
“Mary Fowler, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Mackenzie Arnold joined Samantha Kerr as household names and put the world on notice that Australia is a football nation.”
A grandstand at the stadium will also soon be named in honour of a female sporting legend.
