From Matildas to the Philippines national team: Angie Beard on facing her former teammates

Angela Beard has become the first Australian-born Filipina footballer to play senior international matches for both Australia and the Philippines. In an extended interview with SBS World News, she opens up to WA Correspondent Christopher Tan about her cultural identity, family, and pride in representing both nations on the world stage. The Australia women's national soccer team are set to face the Philippines women's national football team in the opening match of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup. SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews Follow SBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on X: https://www.twitter.com/SBSNews Follow SBS News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbsnews Apple News: https://trib.al/MTx0gUe For the latest news, visit www.sbs.com.au/news Network Terms & Conditions: https://sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://sbs.com.au/complaints