AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: South Korea holds host Australia in six-goal thriller, tops Group A

From Seoul to Sydney: Fans bridging two football nations amid calls to champion women's game

Australia have faced South Korea in one of the AFC Women's Asia Cup's most anticipated fixtures, surrendering the top spot in the group to South Korea, after a 3-all draw. The match delivered a crucial result at the eleventh hour for home side. As fans celebrate the rise in women's football, experts say more work needs to be done in the space.

AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: South Korea holds host Australia in six-goal thriller, tops Group A

South Korea held host Australia to a thrilling 3-3 draw to top its group at the Women’s Asian Cup in front of a massive crowd in Sydney on Sunday.

Gorry: "We're taking a tougher route, but we're capable of anything."

Gorry: "We're taking a tougher route, but we're capable of anything." Liana.Buratti@… Mon, 03/09/2026 - 16:12 It was a six-goal thriller to end Group A's group stage of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, with the CommBank Matildas finishing runners-up to Korea Republic after a 3-3 draw.Post-match, midfielder Katrina Gorry spoke about the learnings she and the team will take into the knockout rounds of the tournament. Despite Australia sc…

Double delight for Korea Republic’s Kang

Sydney: Kang Chae-rim played a pivotal role in Korea Republic securing top spot in Group A following a 3-3 stalemate with Australia in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ meeting on Sunday.

Korea Republic stun Australia in Women's Asian Cup boilover

Korea Republic has blown the AFC Women’s Asian Cup open with a stunning X-X victory over Australia to seal top spot in Group A, consigning the hosts to a more treacherous route to the Final [...]

Six-goal thriller on wild record night as Matildas sweat over ugly blow, horror travel scenario

Six-goal thriller on wild record night as Matildas sweat over ugly blow, horror travel scenario