Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to officiate #WAC2026 Final

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to officiate #WAC2026 Final

Sydney: As the Continent’s attention turns to the Final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Korea Republic’s Kim Yu-jeong to lead the cast of match officials overseeing the ultimate showdown at Stadium Australia.

Two of Asia’s finest sides will vie for glory on Saturday when hosts Australia face Japan in front of what promises to be a capacity crowd, as the Matildas look to rewrite history against a side that has twice denied them in the Final.

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#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Australia

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Australia

Sydney: Australia are one match away from emerging the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ champions, with Japan standing in their way in Saturday's final.

It will be the Matildas' fifth final in seven editions - having lifted the coveted trophy in 2010 - and the-AFC.com takes a look at how the hosts booked their spot.

#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Japan

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 - Road to Final: Japan

Sydney: Japan sealed their spot in the final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with minimum fuss, advancing to Saturday's decider with a perfect record of five wins.

As Nils Nielsen prepares to guide his players to what Japan hope will be a third title in four editions, the-AFC.com retraces their journey to the final.

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.

Guy realises World Cup dream with Philippines

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Guy realises World Cup dream with Philippines

Gold Coast: Jael-Marie Guy stood at the heart of another historic moment for her nation, delivering a Player of the Match performance as the Philippines sealed qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 on Thursday.

Guy’s assists led to second-half goals from Angela Beard and Jaclyn Sawicki as the Philippines confirmed a second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance at the Gold Coast Stadium.

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.