The Australian First Nations Mariya, also known as Mariya (meaning 'Emu' in the Dhurga language),[1] are an international association football team that represents the first nations peoples of Australia.

[2][3] Mariya made their debut on 20 January 2018[4] against NZ Māori, losing 3–2 in a 'Clash of the Cultures' match at McLennan Park, Papakura.

[5] The following year they competed again at the 'Clash of the Cultures', this time held in Wollongong, where they beat the South Coast Police Force 8–1 and an African Nations FA team 6–2 but fell to defeat against semi-pro team Wollongong Wolves 2–0.

[8] Mariya would have competed at the 2020 CONIFA World Football Cup in Skopje, North Macedonia had it not been cancelled for COVID-19 reasons.

[9] They are coached by Jade North, the first indigenous Australian to captain the Socceroos.