Australia is on the brink of hosting perhaps the biggest sporting event of this decade. But years prior, this all would seem like a far-fetched dream.

Ex-Matilda Kim Coates joined Deb Knight to discuss the first ever Australia team, and the disappointing reason why Football Australia has rejected them from its canon as the World Cup nears.

“Legacy and history is something that is extremely important to recognize… but Football Australia have put up arguments”, Matildas cap #5 Coates explained.

Hear more highlights from Afternoons with Deb Knight below: