Kerr: Mental toughness carried Australia past DPR Korea

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Kerr: Mental toughness carried Australia past DPR Korea

Perth: Sam Kerr credited Australia’s mental resilience for their hard-fought 2-1 quarter-final victory over DPR Korea in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on Friday.

Kerr’s intervention in the ninth minute led to the opener from Alanna Kennedy before the Matildas skipper struck the ball into the back of the net in the second half, with Australia then having to fend off sustained pressure from DPR Korea.

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Montemurro excited with Australia’s growing self-belief

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Montemurro excited with Australia’s growing self-belief

Perth: Head coach Joe Montemurro hailed Australia’s growing confidence following their hard-fought 2-1 win against DPR Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 quarter-finals on Friday.

Goals from Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr took Australia through and for Montemurro, the win was as much about confidence and momentum as it was about progression in the tournament, which sealed FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 qualification as well.

A lesson well learnt, says DPR Korea’s Ri

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

A lesson well learnt, says DPR Korea’s Ri

Perth: Head coach Ri Song Ho praised his players despite DPR Korea falling to a 2-1 defeat against Australia in the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ at Perth Rectangular Stadium on Friday.

The three-time champions took the game to Australia and had opportunities to win with Ri saying he could not fault his players' efforts.

#WAC2026 - Vote for your favourite Group Stage Goal Presented by Visa

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Vote for your favourite Group Stage Goal Presented by Visa

Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group stage came to a thrilling end with brilliant goals that deserved a hat off. From an ice-cold free kick to stunning solos and powerful long shots, the players produced their best.

The-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to vote for the goal which you think was the best in the group stage.

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 2nd Leg: What they said

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 2nd Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was joy and heartbreak as the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 (East) came to a close on Wednesday.

For the four teams that advanced, continental glory remains in sight while the vanquished were left to reflect on what it could have been.

The-AFC.com caught up with the teams after the thrilling ties.

#ACLElite - R16 (East): 2nd Leg in Numbers

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East): 2nd Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ East Zone's quarter-finalists were decided this past week with the completion of the Round of 16.

As the four successful teams set their sights on the knockout stage, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from the second leg of the East Zone's Round of 16.