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East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held but stay top; Kashima extend lead; Seoul hit five

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu held but stay top; Kashima extend lead; Seoul hit five

Tokyo: Chengdu Rongcheng dropped points for the first time this season but remain top of the Chinese Super League, while Kashima Antlers tightened their grip on Group A in Japan with another strong week.

In Korea Republic, FC Seoul surged to the summit with a dominant win, while Kitchee SC continued their control in Hong Kong. The-AFC.com reviews the past week's domestic action across East Asia.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-semi-final-review-korea-republic-v-japan

First half goals ended our chances, admits Korea Republic’s Shin

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

First half goals ended our chances, admits Korea Republic’s Shin

Sydney:  Head coach Shin Sang-woo expressed pride in his Korea Republic players despite the 4-1 defeat to Japan in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final on Wednesday. 

Japan piled on the pressure from the first blow of the whistle with their intensity rewarded with a 2-0 lead after 25 minutes through efforts from Riko Ueki and Maika Hamano, leaving Korea Republic with a mountain to climb.

In trying to cope with Japan’s attack, Shin opted for a defence of five players but it was soon apparent that his side were struggling to cope with the high press before switching for a back four towards the end of the first half.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-|-semi-final-korea-republic-1-4-japan

Japan power past Korea Republic to set up Australia showdown

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Japan power past Korea Republic to set up Australia showdown

Sydney: Japan produced a classy performance to defeat Korea Republic 4-1 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final at Stadium Australia on Wednesday. 

Nils Nielsen’s side were simply dazzling, scoring twice in each half to secure a seventh final appearance to set up an enticing showdown with Australia on Saturday in what will be a repeat of the 2014 and 2018 deciders, with Japan having won both. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/photo/s-final-korea-republic-v-japan

Preview - S-final: Korea Republic v Japan

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Preview - S-final: Korea Republic v Japan

Sydney: The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final between Korea Republic and Japan on Wednesday is set to be battled on as well as off the field.

While the players will fight to win every duel, every tackle and every challenge on the pitch, Korea Republic head coach Shin Sang-woo and his Japan counterpart Nils Nielsen will also slug it out on the tactical clipboard.

Kim has no doubt Korea Republic will overcome barrier

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Kim has no doubt Korea Republic will overcome barrier

Sydney: A battle of minds is what Kim Hye-ri believes the hugely-anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final between Korea Republic and Japan will come down to on Wednesday.

Kim was part of the starting line-up when Korea Republic last secured a win against Japan, a 2-1 victory in the 2015 EAFF Football Championship, with the defender having endured many disappointing outcomes against their East Asian rivals since.

S-final - How they stack up: Korea Republic v Japan

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

S-final - How they stack up: Korea Republic v Japan

Sydney: A thriller is on the cards when Korea Republic meet Japan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-final at Stadium Australia on Wednesday.

In what is a second meeting between the sides at this stage of the continental showpiece, the-AFC.com takes a look at how they match up.

Europe Wrap: Yang, Ueda in fiery form

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Europe Wrap: Yang, Ueda in fiery form

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s top players again set European leagues alight as Korea Republic's Yang Hyun-jun and Japan's Ayase Ueda led the charge with two goals apiece in the Scottish Premiership and Eredivisie respectively. 

Other continental stars also made their mark, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima remain unbeaten

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Chengdu stay perfect; Kashima remain unbeaten

Hong Kong: Chengdu Rongcheng FC maintained their perfect start to the Chinese Super League season, while defending champions Shanghai Port FC bounced back emphatically in their second outing.

In Japan, Kashima Antlers remained unbeaten at the top of Group A as Vissel Kobe moved into first place in Group B. Ulsan HD and FC Seoul set the early pace in Korea Republic, while Kitchee and Shao Jiang delivered commanding victories in Hong Kong and Macau respectively.

Join the the-AFC.com for a look back at the past week’s domestic action in East Asia.

Last four cast finalised

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Last four cast finalised

Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has reached the penultimate stage with the semi-final cast completed on Sunday.

The last four ties promise to be sizzlers, with three former champions and the 2022 runners-up the only teams still in the running.