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.

Preview - S-final: China PR v Australia

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Preview - S-final: China PR v Australia

Perth: It will be a battle of wits when defending champions China PR take on Australia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals at Perth Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia booked their place with a hard-fought 2-1 win over DPR Korea, while China PR needed extra time to see off Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their quarter-final tie.

Van Egmond focused on getting the job done for Matildas

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Van Egmond focused on getting the job done for Matildas

Perth: For Emily van Egmond, reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is something to be proud of but her focus remains firmly on the team and securing a win against defending champions China PR on Tuesday.

Van Egmond, 32, made her debut for Australia at 16 against DPR Korea in 2010 and has since earned 169 caps and scored 32 goals along a club career that has included stints in Australia, Denmark, Germany, England and the United States.

Wang counting on experience to fuel China PR’s final push

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Wang counting on experience to fuel China PR’s final push

Perth: As China PR prepare to face Australia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals on Tuesday, forward Wang Yanwen stands out as a key figure in the defending champions’ lineup.

With her combination of domestic and European experience, Wang will be central to China PR’s hopes of overcoming the Matildas and reaching another final.

S-final - How they stack up: China PR v Australia

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

S-final - How they stack up: China PR v Australia

Perth: Anticipation is brewing as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ enters the business end with only two matches separating four sides from ultimate glory.

Ahead of the first semi-final between China PR and Australia at Perth Stadium on Tuesday, the-AFC.com takes a deep dive into how the teams stack up ahead of their fifth ever meeting in the continental showpiece.