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Q-final: Australia hold off DPR Korea to stay on title track

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Q-final: Australia hold off DPR Korea to stay on title track

Perth: Australia progressed to the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a hard fought 2-1 win against DPR Korea at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Friday.

Sam Kerr played a starring role, scoring one and making the other for Alanna Kennedy as Australia - who fell in the quarter-finals four years ago - advanced to a last four meeting with either defending champions China PR or Chinese Taipei. The win also secured their ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. 

While DPR Korea’s title dream was dashed, they can walk tall after a spirited performance and will now set their sights on the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 playoff against either China PR or Chinese Taipei on Thursday. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/q-final-australia-v-dpr-korea

Preview - Q-final: Korea Republic v Uzbekistan

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Korea Republic v Uzbekistan

Sydney: Korea Republic are confident they have the means to break down Uzbekistan when the sides meet in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-finals at Stadium Australia on Saturday.

Head coach Shin Sang-woo did not shy away from the favourites tag after a sterling group stage campaign that saw them pip Australia to the Group A top spot and while knowing Uzbekistan will be tough opponents, is positive the 2022 runners-up have done their homework.

Preview - Q-final: Australia v DPR Korea

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Australia v DPR Korea

Perth: Former champions Australia and DPR Korea will put everything on the line when they square off in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2025/26 quarter-final at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Friday.

Australia, winners of the 2010 edition, are determined to go all the way after exiting in the quarter-finals in 2022, while three-time winners DPR Korea are vying to lift the trophy for the first  time since 2008.

Also at stake is automatic qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027, adding spice to the tie.

Choe Il Son ready to take DPR Korea to new heights

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Choe Il Son ready to take DPR Korea to new heights

Perth: Choe Il Son believes DPR Korea have the belief and quality to rise to the challenge when they face hosts Australia in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ on Friday.

The talented forward, the AFC Youth Player of the Year (Women) 2025, has been one of the standout young stars in women’s football after helping DPR Korea secure a historic double in 2024 with triumphs at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup and the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Now turning her focus to the continental stage, Choe said the team are fully aware of the task ahead but the forward remains confident of delivering a strong performance.

#WAC2026 - Knockout Stage cast finalised

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Knockout Stage cast finalised

Sydney: The knockout stage cast of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ was completed on Tuesday as the group stage came to a thrilling end.

The quarter-finals will be played between Friday and Sunday, with defending champions China PR leading four other former winners into the business end of the continental showpiece.

Milicic proud of excellent China PR; DPR Korea’s Ri focuses on rebound

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Milicic proud of excellent China PR; DPR Korea’s Ri focuses on rebound

Sydney: Ante Milicic was beaming with pride after leading China PR to a 2-1 win over DPR Korea in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ tie to emerge Group B winners on Monday.

The Australian tactician paid tribute to his players for coming out on top in a closely-fought contest with goals from Chen Qiaozhu and Wang Shuang overturning Kim Kyong Yong’s opener.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-|-group-b-dpr-korea-1-2-china-pr

Group B: DPR Korea 1-2 China PR

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 1-2 China PR

Sydney: China PR came from behind to edge DPR Korea 2-1 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ match on Monday to finish as the Group C winners.

China PR will next take on the runners-up of Group C in the quarter-finals while DPR Korea will meet Australia.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/group-b-dpr-korea-v-china-pr

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v China PR

Sydney: A thriller is on the cards when DPR Korea and China PR meet in their final AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ tie on Monday to determine who finishes top of Group B.

Maximum points from their opening two matches earned them a place in the quarter-finals respectively but both are determined to complete a perfect group stage.

Ri demands more from DPR Korea; Bangladesh’s Butler realistic

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Ri demands more from DPR Korea; Bangladesh’s Butler realistic

Sydney: Ri Song Ho saw his DPR Korea defeat Bangladesh 5-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group B tie on Friday but the head coach was left still wanting more from his charges.

The big margin win didn’t tell the true story as the three-time champions were unable to play their usual slick passing game, with Ri admitting the hot weather at Western Sydney Stadium affected them.