The Matildas have shared the little-known things fans don’t know about them, ranging from their special team song to the exact meal Sam Kerr eats before every game.
The Australian superstar captain spilled on her secret pre-game superstitious rituals – including her favourite sandwich and lucky socks – that she believes help her succeed on match day.
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“I’m a weirdo with (superstitions). I have to sit on the bus in the same place. On the plane, I’m on the same seat. The girls think I’m crazy,” the 29-year-old said in a resurfaced interview with BBC.
Asked about her favourite pre-match food, the striker confessed she always fuelled up on a “spaghetti sandwich”.
“I have the same dinner, same pasta sandwich before the game, but people think it’s disgusting. It’s just plain bolognese pasta in a sandwich,” the Chelsea FC forward said.
When it comes to her sporting gear, Kerr said she never breaks from her habit of wearing the same pair of socks all season long.
“If you ask our equipment manager, I drive him mad,” she said, laughing.
“I check all my socks, can’t have any threads. Just got to be perfection in my socks and I’ve been wearing the same socks every game this season so they’re wearing thin for sure.”
During the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Optus Sport asked the players to share fun facts about their national team.
“Something you don’t know about us… maybe that our current team song is Strawberry Kisses by Nikki Webster,” goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold said.
Defender Clare Polkinghorne shared the go-to dish the Matildas enjoy before every match.
“Matchday minus one, there’s gotta be a lot of spaghetti bolognese – that’s what everyone eats pre-match meal,” Polkinghorne said.
“That’s the secret.”
Asked who was the “funniest” on the team, young gun Mary Fowler said she could think of a “few”.
“I mean I’m going to say Lydia (Williams) makes me laugh a lot but I also laugh a lot at Sam (Kerr),” Fowler said.
How to watch Matildas v Sweden
The Matildas missed their chance to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, but they can still end on a high when they take on Sweden in Saturday night’s third place playoff.
The tournament has captivated the nation like never before and there’s one final chance to see the Matildas and superstar Sam Kerr in action.
Seven and 7plus will bring the match to you live from Brisbane Stadium, while 7NEWS.com.au will have all the latest news and highlights.
Coverage begins at 5.30pm AEST before kickoff at 6pm AEST.
Mel McLaughlin and Bruce McAvaney are leading Seven’s coverage of the tournament alongside an all-star team of football experts, including Elise Kellond-Knight, Heather Garriock and more.
Sunday’s final between Spain and England will also be on Seven and 7plus.
Watch Matildas v Sweden
Pre-game show
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane 5.30pm live on Seven Network and 7plus
Adelaide 5pm live on Seven Network and 7plus
Perth 3.30pm live on Seven Network and 7plus
Kick-off
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane 6pm live on Seven Network and 7plus
Adelaide 5.30pm live on Seven Network and 7plus
Perth 4pm live on Seven Network and 7plus
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Watch Spain v England
Pre-game show
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane 7pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate and 7plus, 7pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Perth 5pm live on 7mate and 7plus
Kick-off
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane 8pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Adelaide 7.30pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
Perth 6pm live on Channel 7 and 7plus
How to watch and live stream FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia
Seven will be there every step of the way for the final two matches, live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus.
FIFA Women’s World Cup schedule and format
THIRD-PLACE PLAYOFF
Saturday, August 19 – Brisbane Stadium
Sweden v Matildas
Kick-off 6pm AEST
FINAL
Sunday, August 20 – Stadium Australia, Sydney
Spain v England
Kick off 8pm AEST
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