North Korea

North Korea

Women's Asian Cup 2026: How to watch the Matildas, fixtures, results -- all you need to know Women's Asian Cup 2026: How to watch the Matildas, fixtures, results -- all you need to know

The Women's Asian Cup is on Australian soil and we've got all the answers to your questions about the tournament. When's the final? Is Sam Kerr playing? How can I watch the Matildas games?

Women's World Cup qualification via Women's Asian Cup: How does it work? Women's World Cup qualification via Women's Asian Cup: How does it work?

The Women's Asian Cup is more than just a tournament to crown Asia's best, it doubles as Women's World Cup qualification. But how does it work?

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On-song North Korea seal long-awaited Women's World Cup return On-song North Korea seal long-awaited Women's World Cup return

North Korea have sealed a return to the FIFA Women's World Cup following a 16-year absence.

Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China

Star Matildas duo Steph Catley and Hayley Raso have been passed fit for Tuesday night's semifinal showdown against China in Perth, but what role they'll play for Emily van Egmond's special day remains to be seen.

WAC talking points: Torpey, Shao the surprise standouts WAC talking points: Torpey, Shao the surprise standouts

The quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup dished up some wonderful football with Australia, China, South Korea, and Japan progressing to the semifinals. ESPN's writers break down all the big talking points from the four matches.

'That's tournament football': Montemurro's Matildas through to semis 'That's tournament football': Montemurro's Matildas through to semis

The pressures of tournament football meant the Matildas didn't play the Montemurro way. But they got the result they needed to book a place in the semifinals and at next year's Women's World Cup.

Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Sam Kerr, Alanna Kennedy magic Matildas sink North Korea thanks to Sam Kerr, Alanna Kennedy magic

The Matildas are through to the last four of the Women's Asian Cup after goals from Alanna Kennedy and Sam Kerr secured victory over North Korea.

As it happened: Matildas book semifinal place, World Cup ticket As it happened: Matildas book semifinal place, World Cup ticket

The Matildas defeated North Korea 2-1 to progress through to the final four of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. Catch up with all the action from Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Women's Asian Cup tiers: Every participating nation, ranked Women's Asian Cup tiers: Every participating nation, ranked

The Women's Asian Cup is moving into the knockout stage and every game is must win. Now is the perfect time to assess how every team -- still in contention and eliminated -- is placed.

'Strength vs. strength': Matildas expect fiery North Korea 'Strength vs. strength': Matildas expect fiery North Korea

The Matildas are planning to fight fire with fire on the physical front when they take on North Korea in Friday night's Women's Asian Cup clash in Perth.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
17 Kim Kyong-Yong 4 5 2
7 Myong Yu-Jong 4 4 0
12 Hong Song-Ok 3 5 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
17 Kim Kyong-Yong 2 5 4
8 Choe Il-Son 2 4 0
2 Ri Myong-Gum 1 5 0