Q-final: Australia hold off DPR Korea to stay on title track

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Q-final: Australia hold off DPR Korea to stay on title track

Perth: Australia progressed to the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a hard fought 2-1 win against DPR Korea at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Friday.

Sam Kerr played a starring role, scoring one and making the other for Alanna Kennedy as Australia - who fell in the quarter-finals four years ago - advanced to a last four meeting with either defending champions China PR or Chinese Taipei. The win also secured their ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. 

While DPR Korea’s title dream was dashed, they can walk tall after a spirited performance and will now set their sights on the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 playoff against either China PR or Chinese Taipei on Thursday. 

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Preview - Q-final: Korea Republic v Uzbekistan

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Preview - Q-final: Korea Republic v Uzbekistan

Sydney: Korea Republic are confident they have the means to break down Uzbekistan when the sides meet in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-finals at Stadium Australia on Saturday.

Head coach Shin Sang-woo did not shy away from the favourites tag after a sterling group stage campaign that saw them pip Australia to the Group A top spot and while knowing Uzbekistan will be tough opponents, is positive the 2022 runners-up have done their homework.

Preview - Q-final: China PR v Chinese Taipei

Fri, 13 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. 

Chen’s desire for Chinese Taipei to succeed runs deep

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Chen’s desire for Chinese Taipei to succeed runs deep

Perth: Chen Ying-Hui was the heartbeat of Chinese Taipei’s challenging group stage campaign at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Taichung Blue Whale midfielder played every minute of her team’s Group C campaign, displaying steady leadership and tactical versatility.

Feels amazing to be in the quarter-finals, says Uzbekistan’s Asadova

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Feels amazing to be in the quarter-finals, says Uzbekistan’s Asadova

Sydney: For Dilrabo Asadova, the key to Uzbekistan’s run to the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has been a simple but effective approach – taking things one match at a time.

Returning to the continental stage for the first time in 23 years, the Central Asian side faced consecutive defeats at the hands of reigning champions China PR and three-time winners DPR Korea.

But the Kotryna Kulbyte-led side lived up to their team motto of treating each day as a chance to create something special and recorded a stunning 4-0 win against debutants Bangladesh to book their knockout stage ticket.

#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.