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.

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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.

Patience was key, says Japan’s Koga

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Patience was key, says Japan’s Koga

Sydney: As Japan remain on track for their third AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ title, defender Toko Koga credited the team’s ability to stay calm under pressure in their 7-0 win over the Philippines in Sunday’s quarter-final. 

The Japanese defender, who found the back of the net twice, admitted that the first goal just before half-time was crucial in opening up the contest and easing the pressure. 

#WAC2026 attendance crosses 200,000 mark

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#WAC2026 attendance crosses 200,000 mark

Sydney: As the Quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ concluded on Sunday, the Continental showpiece recorded another historic milestone as total attendance for the ongoing edition surpassed an impressive 200,000 spectators.

The last eight tie between Japan and Philippines at Stadium Australia took the total attendance up to 223,112, with the landmark moment coming a day after the competition celebrated its 400th match in history on Saturday when Korea Republic defeated Uzbekistan 6-0 in the third Quarter-final.