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Ri’s tactical masterclass secures DPR Korea passage to Brazil

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Ri’s tactical masterclass secures DPR Korea passage to Brazil

Gold Coast: Head coach Ri Song Ho's firmness in decision making paved the way for DPR Korea’s 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei as they sealed qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 on Thursday.

Ri decided to send on Ri Hak in place of Choe Il Son in the 31st minute and the switch paid off almost instantly with Hong Song Ok opening their account a minute later.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-playoffs-review-uzbekistan-v-philippines-chinese-taipei-v-dpr-korea

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-|-playoff-chinese-taipei-0-4-dpr-korea

DPR Korea confirm ticket to global showpiece

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

DPR Korea confirm ticket to global showpiece

Gold Coast: DPR Korea booked their FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 ticket with a 4-0 win against Chinese Taipei in their playoff at the Gold Coast Stadium on Thursday. 

Hong Song Ok starred with a hat-trick and the victory means DPR Korea will return to the global showpiece for the first time since 2011 while Chinese Taipei’s qualification hopes now depend on advancing past the Inter-Confederation Playoffs later in 2026. 

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Preview: Playoffs

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Preview: Playoffs

Gold Coast: Four teams will be vying for two FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 spots when they meet in the playoffs in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Uzbekistan will face the Philippines while DPR Korea will take on Chinese Taipei, with the winners securing their spots at the global showpiece.

The losing teams will have one final opportunity to qualify via the Inter-Confederation Playoffs, which will offer an additional two tickets. Australia, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic have already secured their spots after advancing to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals. 

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.

Prasobchoke praises players’ will as Chinese Taipei look ahead

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Prasobchoke praises players’ will as Chinese Taipei look ahead

Perth: Head coach Prasobchoke Chokemor urged his players to hold their heads high despite Chinese Taipei’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ journey coming to an end on Saturday.

The East Asian side fell 2-0 to China PR after taking the defending champions to extra time at the Perth Rectangular Stadium, with Prasobchoke saying his players can be proud of their performance and to not consider that their mission was over, with qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 still within reach. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_asian_cup.html/video/wac2026-|-quarter-final-china-pr-0-0-2-0-aet-chinese-taipei

Q-final: China PR stay on course for title defence

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Q-final: China PR stay on course for title defence

Perth: China PR needed extra-time to defeat Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Saturday.

Shao Ziqin's strike and an own goal by Chen Ying-Hui set up a mouthwatering last four meeting with 2010 winners Australia on Tuesday with defending champions China PR also securing their ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.

Defeat for Chinese Taipei means they will travel to Gold Coast to face DPR Korea in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 playoff on Thursday.

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Preview - Q-final: China PR v Chinese Taipei

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Preview - Q-final: China PR v Chinese Taipei

Perth: It will be a clash between teams with different targets when champions China PR and Chinese Taipei lock horns in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-finals on Saturday.

China PR - with the likes of Wang Shuang and Wu Haiyan to depend on - are seeking to lift the coveted trophy for a 10th time while Chinese Taipei are seeking to regain lost glory.